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Future Self! Graduating and moving on to a new career! #2024

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Future Self! Graduating and moving on to a new career! #2024

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Educational Technology: Is defined as the study and ethical practice of using technology to enhance learning and improve performance, and manage appropriate technological processes and resources.

Ritzhaupt, A., Martin, F., Pastore, R., & Kang, Y. (2018). Development and validation of the educational technologist competencies survey (ETCS): Knowledge, skills, and abilities

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. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 30(1), 3–33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-017-9163-z

Instructional Design: Is the practice of creating learning experiences to support learning.

What is Instructional Design? | ATD. (n.d.). Association for Talent Development. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from
https://www.td.org/talent-development-glossary-terms/what-is-instructional-design

Instructional Technologist: Instructional technologists facilitate technology through a variety of interactive methods.

What is Instructional Design? | ATD. (n.d.). Association for Talent Development. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.td.org/talent-development-glossary-terms/what-is-instructional-design

AR/VR: Refers to computer-generated simulations that integrate the real world (AR) or entirely self-contained (VR).

Definition of AR/VR. (n.d.). PCMag. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/arvr

Gamification: Gamification is adding game mechanics into non-game environments to engage with consumers, employees, and partners to engage, interact, and share ideas.

What is gamification? | BI WORLDWIDE. (n.d.). BI Worldwide. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.biworldwide.com/gamification/what-is-gamification/

AI: Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

Burns, E. (n.d.). What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? | Definition from TechTarget. TechTarget. March 8, 2023, from https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-Artificial-Intelligence

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I am familiar with all the definitions noted however I would like to learn more about AR/VR and Gamification.

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How do learning theories inform your practice?

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How do learning theories inform your practice?

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Learning theories inform one's practice by having a foundation or something to start with that has been proven to be successful and factual information. In teaching, it is beneficial for instruction to be founded in a specific learning theory to ensure that the instruction is being delivered effectively so that learners understand what is being delivered.

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Advantages/Disadvantages to adhering to learning theories?

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Advantages/Disadvantages to adhering to learning theories?

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The advantage of adhering to learning theories is the ability to have a foundation or something substantial. Learning theories also provide stability and structure. In a nutshell, learning theory provides a framework that helps in understanding the learning process.

The disadvantage of adhering to learning theories is that some learning theories may be out of touch with today's learning. Learning theories can also be limiting when teaching or delivering a curriculum. Instructers also lose their ability to be innovative.

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Since I am not an educator, I don't use learning theories often. Still, in reading the articles this week, the most closely aligned learning theories that resonated with me are self-determination and self-regulation theory. According to Li et al. (2021), self-determination and self-regulation theories suggest that students learn best when they directly focus on themselves instead of others.

As a therapist, I work with clients to focus on themselves and how they can change from within. Since I do a lot of 1:1 sessions, the focus is often changing the things they can change within themselves and not others.

References

Li, M., Wang, Y., Stone, H. N., & Turki, N. (2021). Teaching introductory chemistry online: The application of socio-cognitive theories to improve students’ learning outcomes

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. Education Sciences, 11(3), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11030095