It is relevant to be knowledgeable about the
different technology related theories in order to be aware of the appropriate
one when teaching a lesson. Technology allows the transition from the
behaviourist approach to the constructivist approach in the teaching and
learning process. The behaviourist speaks about learners responding to stimuli,
while the constructivism is the process of creating knowledge in order to solve
problem and eliminate disequilibrium. Technology allows students to want learn,
research and find out things on their own.
The Multiple Intelligence by Howard Gardner drew my attention
as I linked it to technology, but first the teacher has to know his/her students.
In knowing the students, you can use each intelligence to meet the need of the
students. In an English class the teacher can use Digital storytelling for a
lesson thereby meeting the needs of visual, audio, kinetic learner among others.
It is very important to be aware of the different technology related learning theories
so as to make the classroom more interesting.
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