Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Module 1

  1. What are your beliefs about how people learn best? What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?

    I believe that people learn through a combination of learning styles. In my opinion the best way to teach anyone is to combin different learning styles in your delivery. Most students are not good at rote memorization, they need to be able interact with the material and become actively involved in the educational process.
         Learning theory and educational technology mesh well together because the various learning theories make way for the interactive techniques used in educational technology. Many of the educational theorists of the past noted the importance of allowing students to become actively involved because it aids in retention. Educaitonal technology allows for an interactive and creative avenue for students to learn.