Week 7 Blog Assignment- Fitting The Pieces Together

After engaging in an evaluation of learning styles, the ability to evaluate the multi dimensional aspects of learning have become more apparent. The ability of a learner to evaluate their learning style is a beneficial asset to increase retention. Evaluating the concepts asserted by the behaviorist theory purports learning in its most simplistic form, however this style is an essential building block for the novice learner. For me I able to now appreciate the complexity of learning and use every situation as a learning tool. For my facilitation of instruction sessions, the ability to recognize learning styles will be useful in recognizing the necessity in developing effective learning sessions.

I thrive in an environment where I may use concepts of connecting and linking information within to experiences. My current forms of learning are based within the Cognitive Theory, as I take cues from a concept and link them in with a movie or situation that has embedded in my brain. I take most of my cues from my environment, a concept that I have used from a young age. The importance of social learning significant in developing experiences which leads to the ability to connect these experiences with other ones. The focus on eliciting a response based upon the actions of the learner should be the goal of the instructor.

Technological advancements have emerged as a learning concept that does only apply young academic learners attending a four-year facility. The ability to reach a variety of audiences for the instructor and the ability of learners to communicate and collaborate with other colleagues is a key advantage of technology. Technology disadvantages those who do not possess current knowledge of accessing information from various mediums. Utilized effectively, technology can facilitated greater organization, collaboration and learning from the fingertips of the learner. Technology allows for me to blend concepts of learning on multiple levels. Not only do I learn concepts within the use of new equipment such as, computers and Smart phones, I am also able to bring experiences to others by using these advancements. These advancements have developed greater connectivity as I utilize Adult Learning with Connectivism. Technology has assisted me in becoming even more multi dimensional in my learning and instruction.