A Constructivist Approach

I would like to begin by acknowledging the Etmer and Newby’s conclusion that the most effective instructional strategies incorporate features from all three perspectives (behaviorist, cognitivist and constructivist) and the selection should be based on the nature of the learning task and the proficiency level of the learner. These factors are dynamic, so the application of learning styles should also be dynamic, so … More A Constructivist Approach

Evaluation Project (What/Why)

A description of the project to be evaluated: A project-based unit where students create an original instructional/demonstration video to teach and demonstrate a clinical skill. The purpose is for students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of their knowledge and acquire a professional level of skill performance while developing communication and collaboration skills. Why I want … More Evaluation Project (What/Why)

Educational Technology – A definition

ed·u·ca·tion – requires communication and is the method created by beliefs in epistemology and learning theory to structure learning environments for the purpose of imparting or acquiring knowledge [ej- oo- key-sh uhn] NOUN 1.the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually … More Educational Technology – A definition