The byproduct of sericulture in different industries.pptx
IDT Presentation
1. ‘Learning is at once so simple it
seems it should be easily explained
and so complex that it seems to defy
explanation’
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2. Learning Theory
• The study of how people learn
• Common learning theories are:
Behaviourism, Cognitivism & Constructivism
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3. ID Theory
• Instructional Design Theory is the study of
how to best design instruction so that
learning will take place
• Examples: ADDIE model, Gagne's events of
instruction, Bloom’s taxonomy
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4. Making Connections
• One could say that instructional design
theory draws from learning theories.
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6. Connectivism
• A learning theory for the digital age
• Connecting specialized nodes or
information sources. Knowledge can be
stored outside of the brain.
• A learner’s network is invaluable
• This theory is promoted by George
Siemens with the University of Manitoba
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7. ‘The capacity to know
more is more critical
than what is currently
known. Knowing where
to find information is
more important than
knowing information’
-George Siemens
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11. Challenges
• Looking outside of the LMS (learning management system) and
aiding in the development of personal learning networks which
promote full participation. MOOCs (massive open online
couses)
• Using RRS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds to aggregate
information such as blog entries, headlines, scholarly journals,
audio, & video
• Incorporate social media to assist with connections | example
collaborative tools, readers, twitter & hash tags use
• Demonstrating digital literacy & building authentic networks
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