Thursday, September 24, 2009

Cognitive Learning Theory

According to Dr Orey our long term memory is accessed through the processing of the information we receive in diferent steps. First we have the sensory input of this information which goes to the short term memory, with rehearsal this information then accesses the long term memory.
Concept mapping correlates to the instructional strategies and cognitive learning theories by using a key concept and relating it to other information creating a network of information that may be accessed through more than one path. Dual code hypothesis relies on the aspect that images are stored in a different part of the brain to text that goes with it thus creating more than one path for the brain to access this information.
Virtual field trips give the students a full set of images and information, creating even more elaborative paths to access this information.
Cues and questions trigger students’ memories and help them access prior knowledge. Advance organizers help classify and make sense of the content they are to encounter. They also help students focus their learning., Summarizing and note taking are also instructional strategies that help process information into long term memory. They help students' learn to synthesize information.

References:
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2008). Program five. Cognitive Learning Theory [Motion picture]. Bridging learning theory, instruction and technology. Baltimore: Author.
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2008). Program six. Spotlight on Technology: Virtual Field Trips [Motion picture]. Bridging learning theoryinstruction and technology. Baltimore: Author.

4 comments:

  1. Maria, I enjoyed reading your post. Seems like you have a clear understanding over cognitive learning theories and how they correlate with technology. You didn't mention much about Virtual Tours. I was wondering your thoughts on them and if you thinkg you could integrate them into your classroom?
    I found them to be great for all learning types and very easy to retrieve for classroom use. Now that I have been exposed to them I can't wait to use them in my lessons.

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  2. Maria,
    I feel that the cognitive learning strategies you discussed really are highly effective in the classroom. I believe that starting lessons with cues and questioning you are getting your students thinking about the topic and pulling on prior knowledge that they have acquired. Also, I think that questioning needs to vary. Asking different types of questions allow students to really think about the topic.

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  3. Hi Joy

    I did not write much about virtual field trips, but I do find them very interesting. This was my first experience with virtual filed trips and I saw some very interesting trips. In some areas I would say they are very importante if not essential in this new age.

    Thank you
    Maria

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  4. Hi Amanda

    Thank you for your comment

    Maria

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