tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-585492765796628675.post3258900950504453663..comments2012-03-18T21:39:19.830-04:00Comments on Village Stakeholders: Facilitating Cognitive Learning TheoriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-585492765796628675.post-1456934921712871832011-09-25T17:46:41.805-04:002011-09-25T17:46:41.805-04:00Hi, Byron from your Walden class. I really wish so...Hi, Byron from your Walden class. I really wish someone would tell my why i can't use my google to post on blogs. But anyway, lol<br /><br />Wow, I really enjoyed your post. Also, thanks for reminding me about the blog post this week.<br /><br />I agree with your post in alot of ways cognitive learning does addresses how information is processed in the brain. Also, the assumption is that humans are logical beings that make the choices that make the most sense to them. Information processing is a commonly used description of the mental process, comparing the human mind to a computer.<br />Lastly, whenever students are engaged in learning and retaining that information I am very happy. This is supporting the cognitive learning theory. It is important that we as educators stay update on the information that could help students learn and retain what they learn. Technology is ever changing and improving, therefore we should too.<br />Great post!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-585492765796628675.post-24102491078561979222011-09-22T01:22:33.932-04:002011-09-22T01:22:33.932-04:00I enjoyed reading your post. There was a lot of in...I enjoyed reading your post. There was a lot of information this week and your post is a good summary. <br /><br />Technology in a math classroom usually refers to a graphing calculator and maybe dynamic geometry software. This week's resources provided us with many different choices for technology that can be used for enhancing student understanding. I found myself quickly getting "lost" as I followed one link to the next. <br /><br />I believe the most powerful statement in your post is;<br /> As educators, we must continuously explore research-based theories <br /> and embrace the role of technology in education and training and the <br /> benefits that technology will provide in our facilitation of effective and <br /> engaging instructions that will enrich, engage and increase our students <br /> understanding and learning opportunities. (Blackwell, 2011)<br /><br />I am really looking forward to the virtual field trip with my geometry students. A whole new way of learning is sometimes uncomfortable but it is usually necessary to continue to grow professionally. <br /><br /> <br />Good post!<br /><br />Joanne<br /><br />Blackwell, C. (2011, September 21). Facilitating cognitive learning theories [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://blackwelltips.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074106610043642781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-585492765796628675.post-43356441087024966792011-09-21T13:13:18.911-04:002011-09-21T13:13:18.911-04:00I agree wholeheartedly that technology is truly th...I agree wholeheartedly that technology is truly the best way to achieve cognitive learning. I utilize technology on a daily basis in my classroom and while of course there are certain negatives (such as students trying to utilize the internet, playing computer games, etc.) they are easily corrected and the positives of using technology far outweigh the negatives. I also find that spreadsheets are effective, yet, I must admit that I do not utilize them as often as I should. What I ended up focusing on was the ability to take notes efficiently through the use of Word Processor tools and Wiki pages. I believe that whichever learning tools that were discussed in this week’s readings that one utilizes, it still encourages cognitivism and stimulates the brain, causing the student to become an “active,” learner, opposed to passive. Since we started using the computers in the classroom 8 years ago, I can honestly say that I see a tremendous difference in HOW students are approaching their work—they are much more serious about it and have far less excuses for not having it done! I enjoyed your post! JennJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14318489993034971351noreply@blogger.com