Reflection

The learning theory that I described in week 1 was that as long as my students know that I love them and care about them, that they will work hard for me. I stated that I identified most with Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences. During week 1 of our resources, I was introduced to the real definition of a learning theory.  A learning theory examines what goes on in the learner’s mind during the learning process (Laureate, n.d.). While I still really relate to Gardner’s multiple intelligences, I feel that all of the learning theories combined

            I have already started implementing voice threads in my class. I feel that this enhances student learning because students are engaged and creating an artifact as a result of their learning. I am planning on implementing a class blog as well. This will help students strengthen their writing skills. The students will also have to comment on blogs, this will also help their communication skills. The students will be able to participate in conversations via the blog.  I feel that my ability to implement technology to enhance learning has vastly improved.

            One goal is to create an active classroom blog. I feel that this is essential in a classroom, I have just always struggled to keep a blog updated. I plan on achieving this by making my students more involved with the development and upkeep of the blog. Another goal that I have for my classroom is to use my edmodo account to reduce the amount of paper that I am using. I can digitally send them a worksheet or assignment instead of printing and copying it.

           

References

Laureate Education (Producer).  (n.d.). Instructional theory vs. learning theory [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu