2. Learning Theories Information Processing Theory, Constructivist Theory, And Behaviorist Theory By: Lauren Schiazza

3. Learning Theories Information Processing Theory Constructivist Theory Behaviorist Theory People learn by chunking information, rehearsal, organization, elaborating, imagery, and schema Learners construct new ideas based off past/current knowledge and experiences Learn by cause and effect Can be modified by reinforcement Use computers and inspiration software to help students outline and make concept maps Computers to foster creativity, visual formats, multi-media for projects Use educational software to find weaknesses, develop prerequisite skills, and get immediate feedback

4. Information Processing Theory By: George A. Miller Chunking –Short term memory can only hold 5-9 chunks of information Test-Operate-Test-Exit –Operation is performed to achieve goal –Planning is important

5. Constructivist Theory By:By: J. Bruner InstructionInstruction –All –All knowledge comes from experiences in the world –Must –Must be structured be designed to fill gaps LearningLearning occurs when students construct the building blocks for learning in meaningful situations

6. Behaviorist Theory By: B.F.SkinnerBy: B.F.Skinner Changes in behavior are from individual responses to events that occur in the environmentChanges in behavior are from individual responses to events that occur in the environment ReinforcementReinforcement –Positive reinforcement Strengthens desired responseStrengthens desired response Good grades, verbal praiseGood grades, verbal praise –Negative reinforcement Results in increased frequency when withdrawnResults in increased frequency when withdrawn Annoying light in car when seat belt is not onAnnoying light in car when seat belt is not on

7. Technologies Technologies can increase the learning theories by:Technologies can increase the learning theories by: –Constructivist Theory problem orientedproblem oriented visual formats/ mental modelsvisual formats/ mental models rich, complex environmentsrich, complex environments real-world like situationsreal-world like situations cooperative learningcooperative learning explorationexploration teams/ groupsteams/ groups authentic assessment/ demonstrate knowledge in more realistic mannerauthentic assessment/ demonstrate knowledge in more realistic manner PortfoliosPortfolios

8. Technologies Constructivist TechnologiesConstructivist Technologies –computers to foster creativity –problem solving/ multi media software(how they think) –visual formats ( more meaningful learning) –multi media student created presentations (power point), cooperative –sound images and video Behaviorism and Information Processing TheoriesBehaviorism and Information Processing Theories –Directed instruction/ teacher centered educational software/ identify weaknesseducational software/ identify weakness drill and practicedrill and practice develop prerequisite skillsdevelop prerequisite skills supplement instruction for highly motivated/ watch videos/ tech projectssupplement instruction for highly motivated/ watch videos/ tech projects assess learners/ time saving/ assess masteryassess learners/ time saving/ assess mastery multi media/ content/ video/ graphicsmulti media/ content/ video/ graphics

9. What to use? Great Technologies to use in the classroom –C–C–C–Computers –P–P–P–Power point –I–I–I–Inspiration software –I–I–I–Internet –D–D–D–Dreamweaver –M–M–M–Multi-media

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