The first class of INTC 5150 Learning Strategies for Instructional Technology took place on Monday night, January 23. Many in the class attended virtually through Wimba. Wimba works well once you understand the way it works; sometimes it can be a bit of a work in process. One is able to participate virtually or in person, which is a real benefit when the class is a distance from where you are. Using Wimba to attend class saves time, money and travelling.
The class is producing projects exploring the seven following learning theories: Behavioral Theory, Cognitive Theory, Constructivism, Synetics Theory, Humanist/ARCS Theory, Connectivism, and Adult Learning. Each project will present a specific theory researched by a team of students from both classes. These seven theories are the basis for the design of educational instruction.
I am working with two people from the other INTC 5150 class, Jane Constantino and Colleen Murray. We will be collaborating on Adult Learning Theory. We first met in the virtual Wimba class and held our first group meeting on Skype.
Adult Learning Theory explains how adults approach learning differently from children. It is a useful theory to have when working at the college and corporate levels. One of the key points of Adult Learning Theory is that adults bring a different perspective to learning because they have more experiences than children do. This is a link to a concise explanation of adult learning theory.
Principles of adult learning
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