Module 1 Assisgnment

What are your beliefs about how people learn best? What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?

I believe that people learn best when there are differentiation strategies and instruction.  The development of differentiation instructions began the process used in maximizing learners by improving the individual needs and the curriculum. The best description of this strategy is ensuring all learning needs are met. The major purpose of learning theory in educational technology

There are three main learning theories and they are: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Educational technology enhances the concrete learning experiences for students of all ages. Educational technology can be used to provide meaningful learning experiences, and it plays an integral part in all of the main learning theories. Students are motivated when educational technology comes into play. They are eager to want to explore the possibilities. Educational technology enhances instructional delivery, and it provides learning experiences that are motivational.

Reference

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