Learning Outcome 4: Apply Research to Support Learning in a Technology-Enhanced Environment.
The theory that will be displayed is the Knowledge as tools theory which uses the analogy that in some ways knowledge is similar to a set of tools. Both knowledge and tools are only completely understood through use. Using them can change the way the user sees the world and results in the user adopting the culture in which they are used (Dabbagh, 2006). The principle that will be used is the cognitivism/pragmatism because it describes the learner being active in their learning.
The Activity and The Redesigned Activity
The activity includes a youtube video that includes a complete breakdown of the algebraic equation, all of its parts and the order of operations for an algebraic equation. In order to redesign the activity, I decided to give each of my students an assignment that included searching different places for resources that would aid them in learning more about the algebraic equation, its parts, and the order or operations for an algebraic equation. YouTube, the library attached to my learning management system, Google Scholar as well as other places were given within a list of places to search. Each student was to pick out five sources and tell me in one to two paragraphs why they felt the source was legitimate and would be effective in helping them to learn more about the algebraic equation.
The theory that will be displayed is the Knowledge as tools theory which uses the analogy that in some ways knowledge is similar to a set of tools. Both knowledge and tools are only completely understood through use. Using them can change the way the user sees the world and results in the user adopting the culture in which they are used (Dabbagh, 2006). The principle that will be used is the cognitivism/pragmatism because it describes the learner being active in their learning.
The Activity and The Redesigned Activity
The activity includes a youtube video that includes a complete breakdown of the algebraic equation, all of its parts and the order of operations for an algebraic equation. In order to redesign the activity, I decided to give each of my students an assignment that included searching different places for resources that would aid them in learning more about the algebraic equation, its parts, and the order or operations for an algebraic equation. YouTube, the library attached to my learning management system, Google Scholar as well as other places were given within a list of places to search. Each student was to pick out five sources and tell me in one to two paragraphs why they felt the source was legitimate and would be effective in helping them to learn more about the algebraic equation.
Dabbagh, N. (2006). Instructional design knowledge base. Retrieved from http://cehdclass.gmu.edu/ndabbagh/Resources/IDKB/models_theories.htm
Algebra I.
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