Learning Theory

What is Learning Theory?
Learning theory is the thought that learning is a combination of cognitive, emotional and environmental factors that make up ones style. The "style" of learning can be broken up into a combination of different learning styles and include behaviourism, cognitivism and constructivism.

Learning theory... why have one?
The different learning theories provide a template of the way that individuals learn. It reinforces the fact that everyone learns differently, and provides insights to possible learning strategies that someone might follow. Without a learning theory template, it becomes difficult to recognize the different possible learning styles and implement effective learning strategies to individuals, or to a class. The more effective the teacher can be in making sure the information reaches all the students, the better the learning environment in the classroom.

Activity 1
I have chosen to do, http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/PD/ict_projects/cell_cycle/index.htm
This activity has concepts from congnitivism and constructivism. The hands on activities build on knowledge that has been previously explored. I like the way the classes are structured to include science and ICT outcomes in an open, hands on learning environment. The hands on aspects will allow for recognition of cell items.