Theories of Learning and Their Application to Technology

The information found in this article was very similar to that of past readings. What made the content different is ways in which readers are provided with examples and real life experience. The section on response strengthening is one that I found to be extremely interesting. When identifying a learning concept to which educators can relate, defining roles always makes it easier to apply the theory. Whenever I am introduced to a learning theory I always read the definition then I think of ways in which that theory relates to my role as an educator and how I can reach learners. This table defines the process through which learning occurs, how information is obtained and the way in which it is interpreted.

Of course rote learning is one to which almost any learner and educator can relate. What makes this section most fascinating is the fact that educators encounter rote learners more often than we would like to admit. On some levels, even when meaningful learning occurs, it is rarely in every subject. With all of the rigid guidelines for testing in education, teachers rarely have time to consider whether learning will occur on a short or long-term basis. Reading about the differences allows educators to re-evaluate our lesson planning so that meaningful learning takes place in our classrooms at all times.