Cognitive Learning

I think that cognitive learning is the most important aspect of learning. How to get our students to retain information without memorizing is always our goal in teaching. Dr. Orey discussed the idea of using concept mapping and I think that it is a fantastic way of getting students to retain information. It allows the students to take a key concept and relate it to other items that they can remember more easily. Therefore, when they think of the concept they think of the other ideas and they are able to remember what they needed to know. For example, if the key concept is Cardiovascular, they may put heart in one of their lines. Dr. Orey also discussed the idea of Paivio's dual coding hypothesis. This allows students to correlate images with text so that they can relate information which again allows them to retain the information without memorization. Both of these concepts are extremely important in cognitive learning because students can correlate important information with key concepts being taught which allows for long term learning to take place.

References:
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Orey, M.(Ed.). (2001). Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Main_Page

Behaviorist Learning Theory

Beavhiorism is a tool that can be used as a very useful tool in education today. The two theories "Reinforcing effort" and "Homework and Practice" both can be used as strong learning experiences for students today. The main purpose is to not allow behaviorism to be used as a punishment or as a tool used for students with low level test scores. When behaviorism and technology are related in these ways it does not support the students ability to use technology as a positive learning tool.

Trisha

Introduction

Hello!
My name is Trisha Smart (Faulkner). I am in my 7th year of teaching 7th and 8th grade PE and Health. I am the head coach of softball and cheerleading and love doing it all! I have a 5 year old daughter, Elayna and she is why I am in the on-line program. I am looking forward to working with all of you throughout this course!

Trisha