Graceful EDTech

This weeks reading allowed us to explore Learning Theories with an Instructional Design Perspective.  After reading: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism: Comparing Critical Features from an Instructional Design Perspective It was interesting to note the key components to each theory as well with commonalities between the two. Memorization seem to be a part of behaviorism and cognitivism where constructivism explores a more practical approach to learning.  My goal for this week is to explore these concepts more and identify when it is best to use each methodology to best serve our students and faculty in learning. Wow, So much to learn... Walk with me. RaleneSpeaks!

This week as we explored learning theories with an instructional design perspective we were asked to use a concept map to best display our grasp of the reading material. Using LucidChart, I found this assignment very helpful especially helpful with exploring the content of the week. What is a Concept Map? Inspirational Software  defines a concept map: as a learning and teaching technique, [which] visually illustrates the relationships between concepts and ideas. Often represented in circles or boxes, concepts are linked by words and phrases that explain the connection between the ideas, helping students organize and structure their thoughts to further understand information and discover new relationships. This is a practice that I am sure I will explore more personally as a student as well as an instructional designer working with faculty members share ideas and thoughts. Let's watch where this goes as I love visuals. RaleneSpeaks!

As one that loves blogging yet haven't blogged recently, I was asked to start a blog as a part of an Instructional Design Certification course I am taking: ID3 Professional Foundations: Collaborating, Researching, and Networking Course with Online Learning Consortium I enjoy blogging about faith, crafts and writing in general so this will be interesting to focus on another topic that I enjoy so much. Educational Technology and Instructional Design will be the focus on my musing here. Welcome! to my world! RaleneSpeaks!