by bthompson5 | Mar 5, 2018 | Andragogy, Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Connectivism, Constructivism, Instructional Design, Instructional Design Portfolio, Learning Theory, Psychology
My latest project for my edX Micro Masters certification in Instructional Design involves developing learning objectives and questions for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for a couple different learning scenarios. Based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy for developing...
by bthompson5 | Dec 6, 2017 | Andragogy, Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Connectivism, Constructivism, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Psychology
I thoroughly enjoyed the edX Micro Masters course: USMx: LDT100x Instructional Design and Technology: Learning Theories. This course went into great detail discussing the following learning theories: Behaviorism Constructivism Connectivism Cognitivism Andragogy (Adult...
by bthompson5 | Dec 4, 2017 | Cognitivism, Connectivism, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Psychology
Being a digital native, Connectivism has always played a large role not just in how I develop and facilitate curriculum – but also in my own personal learning experiences. For example, when I was a 14-year-old middle school student, I wanted to build my own...
by bthompson5 | Dec 4, 2017 | Cognitivism, Connectivism, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Psychology
An Overview of Cognitivism In Cognitivist learning theory, the thought processes are important to learning. These mental processes are shaped by our past experiences, which also shape how we process new information. Cognitivism focuses on acquiring knowledge and...
by bthompson5 | Dec 4, 2017 | Constructivism, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Psychology
During my college course on sustainability and environmental studies, my professor took a Constructivist approach to learning. He would present topics such as global warming, carbon footprints, and political beliefs for class debates. The discussions and debates...
by bthompson5 | Dec 4, 2017 | Behaviorism, Constructivism, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Psychology
Over the years, I’ve had many experiences with Behaviorism, both as a student and as an instructor or facilitator. One learning scenario that presents the Behaviorist learning theory in practice is when I was taking a college course on sustainability and...
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