Imaginative Constructs » Learning Theories

What TED said!

ihancock — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:03:59 +0000

I’ve been spending my weekend watching TED online. I don’t know if you know TED but it is the online fixture of the conference which is explained as “standing for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds.” Through the website, the conference organizers are striving to share the ideas and thoughts of several prominent thinkers. Now, if you are anything like me, you love to spend time on the computer but your wife’s not so crazy about the lack of quality cuddling time. Here is where this site gets full marks: these are videos you can share with your wife! Though you are still spending time on the computer, your wife won’t mind because the videos themselves are relevant, interesting and entertaining. She’ll want to watch them with you!!!! Now you can do both of the things you love to do, all at the same time and, as a bonus, you’re learning lots of great things!

Just as a teaser, here is one of the videos on education which is very relevant to where our education system needs to go.

Wednesday’s Site of the Day!

ihancock — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:42:48 +0000

Well, so much for me getting these done on time. It’s been a busy week but here it is. Better late than never (as one of my students said. It wasn’t an excuse then so I guess it isn’t an excuse now!). Anyway . . . .

Today’s site is a very informative one and one I especially used while working on my Master’s. The site is called Funderstanding. As you can see from the image on the side, it has great information and explanations of all the different learning theories from multiple intelligences to constructivism. Clicking on the theory takes you to a detailed definition and description of that theory of learning. Clicking on the other areas takes you to information on emotional intelligence, instruction and assessment amongst other things. Great site and lots of great information. I like how the information is simply and explicitly given so you do not have to wade through jargon. This can also serve as a good starting point for further explanations, giving a good overview of theories before encountering further resources that may be more indepth and technical.