Assessment Task 3

• From your exploration of eLearning strategies, web 2 tools and Learning styles explore 2 eLearning strategies that would be a likely choice for you when delivering to your predominant target group of learners.

• You will publish your findings on the wiki for this course at http://taayum.wikispaces.com/. Add a page there and include the required information

Assessment Task 3

Questions for today

• How do learning theories relate to online learning activities

Learning Theory – Behaviorism

We learn because we make a particular response to a given stimulus

We learn because we make a particular response to a given stimulus

Learning Theory – Cognitivism

Behaviourism didn’t have a role for thinking. ~to learn something you must have:Attention:Retention:Reproduction:Motivation:

Behaviourism didn’t have a role for thinking. ~to learn something you must have:Attention:Retention:Reproduction:Motivation:

Learning Theory – Constructivism

Our past experiences have a great influence on how we learn.emphasises learning, not teachingencourages learners to use initiative and be independentencourages learners to interact with other learners/teacher/mentorsupports co-operative learning

Our past experiences have a great influence on how we learn.emphasises learning, not teachingencourages learners to use initiative and be independentencourages learners to interact with other learners/teacher/mentorsupports co-operative learning

Learning Theory

Learning Theory – Online Learning

Most computer-based learning now is based around constructivism, but with elements of behaviourism and cognitivism thrown in!

Most computer-based learning now is based around constructivism, but with elements of behaviourism and cognitivism thrown in!

Basic Tenants of Constructivism

• Knowledge is constructed from and shaped by experience.

• Learners must take an active role and assume responsibility for their learning.

• Learning is a collaborative process and students create their own meaning from obtaining multiple perspectives.

Basic Tenants of Constructivism

• Learning should occur in a realistic setting.• Learners should choose their own path through

content and activities.• Content should be presented holistically, not

broken into separate smaller tasks.

Constructivism – How Realistic?

• Learning should occur in a realistic setting.

Constructivism – How Realistic?

• Knowledge is constructed from and shaped by experience.

Constructivism – How Realistic?

• Learners should choose their own path through content and activities.

Constructivism – How Realistic?

• Content should be presented holistically, not broken into separate smaller tasks.