These activity's have supported my learning with step by step instructions (Behaviourism) to create a Wiki & Website while giving positive reinforcement through my success. Supporting this theory, I have included examples in my wiki and website for student learning by following links and headings.
I have used Cognitive theory by including visuals, videos, and activities for my students that are relevant, as is the information and visuals provided for my learning.
Social Constructivism is evident in my participation with others in the Tutorial, Wiki, Website and this Blog. For my students, I aimed at their past experiences with my wiki video to spark quality practice for all children. The visual pictures promote shared information and the PMI is for scaffolding their learning. Below, I will share a video I recently saw at a conference to highlight the potential of Connectivism.
Video Courtesy of Youtube.
Using these technologies will support a new pedagogy. My particular cohort in remota areas would value the information, sharing and community. Most remote students do not have a connection with other students, and using these technologies could give them that.
The website is useful for students to look at videos, visuals and read content and tasks, but does not allow them to include their ideas or thoughts, so it is limited, but still a useful tool.
The Wiki however is more flexible and scaffolds learning through shared information,ideas and comments and lets the particpants reflect on the information in one chunk. 6 hats was great for this. The Blog is an individual reflection tool where thoughts can be shared but edited only by the individual.
All technologies are responsive to learning and learning styles, but the Wiki would be my favourite due to it's flexibility.
Lorraine
Reference
Nesbitt.B., 2007, A vision of K-12 Students Today, Retrieved 22nd July, 2011 from YouTube at http://www.youtube.com
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