Sweller (2005) discusses changes to long term memory and how instructional design should faciliate changes that support the instructional objectives, not overload it. Further he discusses how many confuse this with rote learning when it is more than this.
Sweller, J. (2005). Implications of cognitive load theory for multimedia learning, In R. Mayer (Ed.). The Cambridge handbook of multimedia learning (pp.19-30). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
Webspiration is the free online version of Inspiration. Webspiration is a graphic organizer that visually creates a graphic organization of the material used or learned.Webspiration also can be use collaboratively by invitation and the users can discuss the graphic organizer in the discussion section.You can insert graphics and links.Webspiration allows the user to publish to the web by providing a web address but will not allow embedding of the graphic organizer.
This video discusses how to deliver differentiated instruction effectively in the classroom. The presenter discusses how educators can incorporate differentiated instructed with some of the current instructional methods that teachers use such as direct instruction.
* Brief Description: Edmodo is a suite of tools that allows for threaded discussions, quizzes, assignments, and more that is specifically designed for education.
* Brief Explanation: My workshop is based on instructing the participants how to use Edmodo in the classroom. An appropriate authentic assessment would have them creating their own material in Edmodo.
So has the program actually worked, as Obama is claiming? It's really tough to tell—unless you have the time and ability to comb through hundreds of state and district websites to crunch Adequate Yearly Progress data.
The presentation is designed to begin with a self-reflective quiz about the learner's beliefs about motivation. The presentation might be useful in conjunction with a discussion activity and perhaps a mind mapping project. The learner-centered approach utilizes technology to help organize and deliver information but the primary learning opportunity is cognitive based through discussion.
This website is an article that addresses some tips and "To Dos" for people who plan to do educational presentations. It discusses essential aspects such as theme, timing and delivery. Presenters reading this article can take whatever tidbits of information they like and disregard the others. So the allowance of flexibility is what fosters generative processing.
In this video produced by Verizon Wireless, viewers can watch how users can use their cell phone to Skype others. It discusses ways to call, video conference, and instant message using Skype mobile. I think that this multimedia was an example of student-centered learning because it was showing how individuals could use Skype on their phones. This video focuses on the cognitive ability of learners.
This Web site includes a collection of resources (articles, blogs, podcasts, and presentations) related to the significance of tablets and iPads in K-12 and higher education institutions.
One article in particular discusses seven things that users need to know in using iPad apps in education (http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7069.pdf). The scenario provided in the article makes for a learner centered approach to learning, as the iPad is simply used to enhance student's natural learning in identifying stars and constellations. Additionally, the active engagement required focuses on cognitive activity.
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