Educational Theories Research by Kirsty Morris https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory Post your findings here en-us 2017-02-24 14:14:56 UTC 2025-11-02 23:49:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png A video on Connectivism to get you started. What do you think of this? e106181 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/156657478 https://youtu.be/yx5VHpaW8sQ]]> 2017-02-28 10:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/156657478 A guide to SAMR e106181 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/156663501 A pretty comprehensive guide to the SAMR Model]]> 2017-02-28 10:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/156663501 Blog e106181 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158086467 Lots of links to follow here]]> 2017-03-06 16:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158086467 Vygotsky e106029 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158086574 I like Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development - or ZPD. It recognises that students bring existing knowledge to the 'classroom', and that they have 'agency' in their own learning]]> 2017-03-06 16:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158086574 SAMR model https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158115947 2017-03-06 18:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158115947 Names on Post e106029 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158192897 If you login, Padlet can identify your name, instead of Anonymous ... *grin*]]> 2017-03-06 22:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158192897 OCL nicola_hazleton https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158299389 Online collaborative learning theory, or OCL, is a form of constructivist teaching that takes the form of instructor-led group learning online.]]> 2017-03-07 12:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/158299389 Pragmatism e106324 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159267731 John Dewey (1859-1952) believed that formal schooling was falling short of its potential. He emphasized facilitating learning through promoting various activities rather than by using a traditional teacher-focused method. He believed that learners learnt more from guided experiences than from authoritarian instruction. He subscribed to a pragmatist theory which placed the learner as the focus rather than the teacher. Dewey argued that learning is life, not just preparation for life. Using different delivery approaches, combined with practical activities, will help reach the different learning preferences of the individuals you are teaching.

I like to focus on my learners and involve them in practical activities such as, rock climbing, boxercise and roller-skating.  I will use these activities to help learners challenge themselves, give them memorable experiences, as well as change their learning environment.  Where possible I will incorporate their chosen subject into the activity and I have noticed improvements in their ability to recall knowledge as its related to a positive experience.


]]> 2017-03-10 14:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159267731 OCL e103539 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159510249 http://web.mit.edu/acs/faq/Online-collaboration/collab-learning_files/stacey.htm
I Googled Online Collaborative Learning (OCL) and Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) and read this document. Thought this interesting "Harasim (1990) described the greatest strength of online education as its ability to facilitate interaction and saw the strength of CMC in group activity. The social, affective, and cognitive benefits of peer interaction and collaboration, which had previously been possible only in face-to-face situations, were now possible with the mediation of computer communication."
My ESOL students need as much peer interaction as possible and finding ways of enabling them to interact outside of class time would be beneficial in their use of language. ]]> 2017-03-12 17:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159510249 http://www.schrockguide.net/samr.html https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159545589 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcG8E8J7flU
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/blooms-digital-taxonomy#
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqL_lsogeNU

The SAMR and Digital Taxonomy make me think about the how and why when I consider what digital activity to use. I think it is too easy to remain at the substitution and augmentation level and never move to modification and redefinition. I also think a bunch of suggested apps and programs for each level of Bloom's Taxonomy is great way to encourage staff with digital lesson planning as it guides us on HOW to create an effective learning task. In my own planning, I would love to create a Word document with links and lists to a host of useful apps for each taxonomy verb such as remember linking to editable matching games etc. In regards to constructivism I can see how many digital tools such as Vlogs can allow learners to define their own journey and this feeds into the collaborate nature of connectivism. I recall Vygotsky and the proximal zones being just out of student's reach from years ago. Perhaps we cannot always accurately predict what is just out of reach so technology allows the student to set their goals and stretch themselves. This feeds well into independent learning and target setting. (Joseph)


]]> 2017-03-13 00:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159545589 Rhizomatic learning e106333 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159735399 This seems to have a lot in common with connectivism but refers directly to shoots of plants which is a pleasing image to my big-picture mind.

I think both theories are essential to the continuing success of GCSE English, where its important to acknowledge the changing nature of language and the power of networking. Let's face it; teenagers will always listen to each other more than they listen to teachers. If we empower our students to share ideas the growth potential is endless. 

Much of the focus currently is on imparting definitions of techniques. This is important but often leads students at a loss with application. The biggest barrier we find with non-fiction writing tasks is generation of ideas. Students often feel they have no opinion on issues and don't know how to make one up.

I think use of collaborative workspaces such as Google classroom may allow walled discussions to flourish ON-topic, and students can inspire each other with ideas on what to write about and how to write it]]> 2017-03-13 16:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159735399 e106181 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159757043 2017-03-13 17:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/159757043 Constructivism, Technology and the Future of Classroom Learning e103871 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160304017
https://prezi.com/m/gfn1vezieaoa/constructivism-technology-and-the-future-of-classrom-learning/

I would like to create a more CDLE classroom for my Level 3 Carpentry learners. The current curriculum lends itself to creativity, so therefore I hope to develop some additional skills to maximise the learners ability to explore, conceptualise, produce and modify.

Always outnumbered, never outgunned...]]> 2017-03-15 16:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160304017 SAMR Model e000569 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160482907 https://www.gamified.uk/2014/11/12/analysing-gamification-samr-model/

The impact of this model on my teaching I would be profound.  The fact that I am able to transformation and enhance my teaching materials  with addition state for the art technology helps me create a better learning experience for the  student under my care.



]]> 2017-03-16 11:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160482907 The Constructivism Model https://www.learning-theories.com/constructivism.html e000569 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160490977
The building of ideas and the construction of learning material based on what a person a has experienced is interesting.  The fact that teaching is no more chalk and talk  where every student is painted with the same brush help learners to now tailor there learning experience to suit there needs.  Where some may have extensive knowledge of a particular aspect of there subject area there can set that aside and focus on their lack of knowledge in other areas. ]]> 2017-03-16 11:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160490977 21st century learning or skills e000088 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160610447 “Exploration of 21st century learning or skills has emerged from the concern about transforming the goals and daily practice of learning to meet the new demands of the 21st century, which is characterized as knowledge- and technologically driven. The current discussion about 21st century skills leads classrooms and other learning environments to encourage the development of core subject knowledge as well as new media literacies, critical and systems thinking, interpersonal and self-directional skills.”
UNESCO have a good overview of teaching and learning theories in a historical context. 21st Century learning recognises the importance of media literacies as a core skill.

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/quality-framework/technical-notes/influential-theories-of-learning/


]]> 2017-03-16 17:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160610447 No evidence to back idea of learning styles e000088 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160611400 Letters to the Guardian 13 March 2017
“Misconceptions and myths that are supposedly based on sound neuroscience that are prevalent in our schools. Generally known as “learning styles”, it is the belief that individuals can benefit from receiving information in their preferred format, based on a self-report questionnaire.”

Signed by 30 Professors and Neuroscientists!

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/mar/12/no-evidence-to-back-idea-of-learning-styles

According to this I can teach in anyway that I like in the classroom!
]]> 2017-03-16 17:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160611400 Firstly I am new to this. I have researched the SAMR Model. Applying to my students I would look at the Augmentation level, the example would be Students take a quiz using a Google Form instead of using pencil and paper. The functional change would be that There is some functional benefit here in that paper is being saved, students and teacher can receive almost immediate feedback on student level of understanding of material. https://sites.google.com/a/msad60.org/technology-is-learning/samr-modelOn the basis of Constructivism, I came across the SAMR Model developed by Dr.Ruben Puentedura. The quote that engages me at this stage is ''Actually I think there is another aspect of modern education that takes that accolade: Enquiry-based learning. Interestingly, this approach is not new, rather it has risen back into fashion in the wake of constructivism and skills-based curriculum design. The basic concept - that learners inspire, design and lead their own studies - is mostly unchanged from the original thinking of pioneers like Piaget, Dewey and Vygotsky from the 60's.'' I would like my learners to learners inspire, design and lead their own studies as the majority of my teaching is skill based.http://www.ipadeducators.com/a-fresh-look-at-the-samr-modelIn regards to Bloom's Digital Taxonomy, I have looked at a online tools to support Bloom's revised Taxonomy, which has been assembled by Kathy Schrock. Evaluation states that you justify a stand or position, where you can appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, value, critque, and weigh with appliances such as padlet (which I found out at my introduction tothe course with Sami today, thanks), Google+ and twitter.I did like the statement by Kathy Schrock where she states ''I began to think about the triangular shape of Bloom's Taxonomy and realized I thought of it a bit differently.Since the cognitive processes are meant to be used when necessary, and any learner goes in and out of the each level as they acquire new content and turn it into knowledge, I created a different type of image that showcased my thoughts about Bloom's more meaningfully.''I liked the the interlocking of the cognitive process in the way the gears support the evaluation in relation to creating another way at looking at Bloom's Taxonomy.http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.htmlIn regards to connectivism I looked at a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFCYjm6nf40The student recieved an F grade in political science. The student goes on facebook and looks at a political subject. He is intriqued and goes to youtube, looks at the video about the goverment shutdown which is related to what his teacher was discussing on the day. From this, the student is able to look at the comments and links to have a better understanding of his assignment.From his phone, in addition to his lecture he is able to access wikipedia, twitter etc to enable the student to understand through social media as the theoirists Stephen Downes and George Siemens state that, through social contact, via technology, they can enhance learning.Although earlier I was looking at evaluation in regards to Bloom's Digital Taxonomy as a higher order witin my teaching I will try and apply some or more of the hierachial needs within my teaching as adevelping instrument witin my students learning.As I said earlier, I am new to this. I have not looked at the comments on the week 1 task details. I will after I have posted (I have noticed that SCCB have looked at this video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFCYjm6nf40 e102618 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160891060 2017-03-17 20:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/160891060 Behaviourist theory https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/161835837 Quite useful in acquiring skills to do something e.g. enter invoices or credit notes on sage.  Technology added to this will make more interesting stimuli and immediate response/feedback. 

Margaret O'Gorman]]> 2017-03-22 14:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/161835837 Learning theories em192028 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/163507644 From cradle to grave learning is a process]]> 2017-03-29 17:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/163507644 Integrating Technology to Bloom's Taxonomy for ESL Teachers e104109 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/166801763 If you go to this link, you will find a slide-share which relates Bloom's Taxonomy to ways in which ESOL students, and probably other students, can work online. It's more of a starting point than something fully-formed, though. see: https://www.slideshare.net/madaboutelt/blooms-digital-taxonomy-for-esl-teachers]]> 2017-04-18 15:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/166801763 e008909 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/170798386 2017-05-09 15:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/170798386 https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/451202082 2020-02-27 04:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/e106181/blendedlearningtheory/wish/451202082