This document discusses improving student engagement in learning by considering pedagogical approaches, technology use, and whether learning has taken place. It outlines theories of teaching and learning, defines learning as a relatively permanent change in behavior, and suggests an ecological approach that combines pedagogy and technology to promote certain behaviors. The document advocates considering subject material, learning outcomes, assessments, and lesson planning, and using technology that is engaging, personal, delivers short messages, is relevant, and memorable.

1. The Problem
Student engagement
Relevance of material
Monotonous format/delivery

2. http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/02/26/th
e-learning-pyramid/

3. Teaching and learning
• Sensory stimulation theory
• Reinforcement theory
• Cognitive-Gestalt approaches
• Holistic learning theory
• Facilitation theory (the humanist approach)
• Experiential learning

4. A change of Behaviour
• Burns (1995, p 99) ‘conceives of learning as a
• relatively permanent change in behaviour with behaviour
including both observable activity and internal processes such
as thinking, attitudes and emotions.’
• Gofffman, Behavioural analysis

5. The 3 elements
• 1. Pedagogical approach
• 2. Technological (many reasons)
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• 1 + 2 = Ecological (promotes certain behaviour)

6. Consider the Pedagogy
• Look at subject material and perspective taken.
• Consider the learning outcomes
• Note the assessment methods
• Construct the lesson plan

7. Technology
• Engaging
• Personal
• Short messages
• Relevant
• Memorable

8. Has learning taken place?
• Learning has taken place?