1. Learning Theories and Technology Implications

2. Study Source
For more detailed information on learning theories and technology implication, please study Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching by Roblyer and Doering (2013) chapter 2, pages

3. Learning Theories Social Activism Theory John Dewey
Social Cognitive Theory
Albert Bandura
Scaffolding Theory
Lev Vygotsky
Learning requires social interaction among students on problems and issues of interest
Students learn either through actions they take or through observing others (modelling)
Adults (experts) support learning through scaffolding, or help children (novices) build on what they already know
Educational Implication
Teaching should stress collaborative activities and real world connections
Teaching should provide models that show good performances of skills by similar students
Teaching should be tailored to each student's individual needs and preferences

4. Technology Implications
Technology Implication (Social Activism Theory -
John Dewey)
Technology supports opportunities for collaboration, visual presentations help students connect abstract concepts with real-world applications
Technology Implication
(Social Cognitive Theory -
Albert Bandura)
Technology can show video models of good student performances and can increase self efficacy through self-modelling videos
(Scaffolding Theory -
Lev Vygotsky)
Technology can support multiple paths to studying the same material and can provide visual scaffolds to help students understand complex concepts

5. Learning Theories Child Development Theory Jean Piaget
Discovery Learning
Jerome Bruner
Multiple Intelligences Theories
Howard Gardner
Children go through stages of cognitive development by interacting with their environment
Children are more likely to remember concepts that they discover during their interaction with the environment
Learning is shaped by innate intelligences i.e. language, music, logic-mathematics, spatial, bodily – kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal and naturalistic
Educational Implication
Teaching should be matched student’s developmental stage and must provide opportunities for exploration
Students must be given opportunities for unstructured exploration and self discovery
Teaching must allow for different ways of learning and show competence in the same topics and materials

6. Technology Implications
Child Development Theory (Jean Piaget)
Technology can supply electronic manipulatives that support exploration activities for various stages of development
Discovery Learning (Jerome Bruner)
Technology can make possible a rich collection of information and complex environments for students to explore
Multiple Intelligences Theories (Howard Gardner)
Multiple media supports many channels for learning the same content i.e. Audio for auditory learners and pictures for visual learners