Module 1 Responses

Module 1 Blog
http://rogeronblog-roger.blogspot.com/2011/09/module-1.html?showComment=1316385595273#c7196519974572749317
Response:
I love your statement about imagination! It is part of our brain that we stamp out at too early of an age. Our creativity is also laid dormant at an early age too. Maybe video games are so appealing to everyone because of the unleashing of our imagination.

BCollins-Learning Theory and Educational Technology
http://bcollins-learningtheoryeducationalte.blogspot.com/2011/09/module-1-blog-topic.html?showComment=1316385209013#c4681460070019176692
Response:
Any time we are faced with a situation where learning is presented if we are interested in the subject matter the learning is so much easier. By allowing students to explore the topic to create that interest, the learning will be more natural. I also noticed the posts are very similar and I think that we have very similar views of education in this era. Gone are the days of strict desk learning and we now welcome the differentiated learning as a means to enjoy education.

How Do People Learn Best?

Everyone learns differently. To help explain this I like to use the Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner. The developmental stage of any child is individualized, learning at different stages. According to Gardner, intelligence is not alone or one factor that can be easily measured. Learning is done at different stages based on the individual learning aptitude of each student. This theory challenges traditional learning which is uniform not catering to individual needs.

This theory can be applied different ways such as embracing each student's own individual using the theories approach to embracing that style to having students embrace all learning styles as a way to differentiate their learning. The New City School has been using the theory of Multiple Intelligences since 1988 with great success producing material and training teachers in practical applications of the theory in the classroom.

Technology can be used to help differentiate learning for all individuals to achieve desired learning goals based on each students needs. Students can use multimedia to create many different ways of engaging student in learning embracing their own style of education.

References

Harold Gardner Multiple Intelligences in Education http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm

New City School http://www.newcityschool.org/Home.aspx?ContentID=1