Now that you have a deeper understanding of the different learning theories and learning styles, how has your view on how you learn changed?
Before this course I never really thought much about how I learned or how important it was for me to learn about the different learning theories and styles. Now that I have a deeper understanding of these concepts of learning, I found myself implementing new ideas in my classroom and lesson plans. I think many teachers would agree that students learn in many different ways. I have found it’s a great idea to chart lesson plans to make sure that I’m covering many, if not all of these ways of learning. This way multiple types of learners comprehend the lesson at one time and in different ways.
What have you learned about the various learning theories and learning styles over the past weeks that can further explain your own personal learning preferences?
Once I discovered my own natural learning preference, I began to work on expanding the way I learned, so that I could learn in other ways, not just in my preferred style of learning. And, by understanding learning styles, I began to learn to create an environment in which everyone could learn from me, not just those who used my preferred style.
What role does technology play in your learning (i.e., as a way to search for information, to record information, to create, etc.)?
As a computer teacher and online student, technology plays a very important role in my learning. I use it to teach my students how become proficient users of the word processor, while still gaining new knowledge of present technology to teach my students. At any point in time a classroom needs to be set up with the advantages of technology, which assists in solving real world problems. Also, from personal experience as an online student, I have greatly expanded my use of technology by reading and writing Blogs, utilizing digital libraries and interacting in the online environment. Learning new technology facilitates my personal learning and professional development in ways that were not previously possible.
