Learning Theories
The artifacts showcased in this section depict the major learning theories in distance education & e-learning/training. Illustrations include the major theorists associated with each theory, tenets of the theory, and their application to DE and my research area.
Cognitivism
The video below provides the major contributors and key components of cognitivism and how it is applied to distance education & e-learning.
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The MDE competencies gained include: Technology & programs
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Course: OMDE 601 Foundations of Distance Education & E-learning
This infographic answers the following question: How does epistemology inform learning theory?
It provides key components of learning epistemologies like behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and connectivism . It also highlights how they can be applied.
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The MDE competencies gained include: Technology & programs
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Course: OMDE 610 Teaching and Learning in Online Distance Education
Learning Theory Infographic
Learning Theory Comparison Infographic
The infographic below provides the major contributors and key components of the learning theories, Online Collaborative Learning (OCL) and Communities of Inquiry (COI). It also highlights how they can be applied.
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The MDE competencies gained include: Technology & programs
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Course: OMDE 610 Teaching and Learning in Online Distance Education
