M6, Learning in a Digital WorldParksJ

What impact do you believe technology has on the way you learn?

Technology impact the way we learn research, interact, receive and disseminate information. Technology is a prevalent source of information. Learning to use the resources available for learning is truly challenging, yet rewarding.

In what ways do you learn differently in an online environment from the way you learned in a face-to-face learning environment?

The online learning environments present significant challenges, rewards, and expectations to learning. Online learning versus face-to-face can be viewed in reference to flexibility of time, presentation, research, wealth of information available, and the globalization of the resources. It is an interesting and rewarding concept, but the lack of constant non-verbal facial interaction still presents a challenge.

What do you believe is critical and non-negotiable in teaching and learning?

What is critical and non-negotiable in teaching and learning is the methods used to reach all learners and to assure that success can be gained by every participant in the learning environment. The material and information gathered from the online environment must line up with the standard course of study, feedback and assessment must be measurement, and educators must keep abreast of new and emerging technology and how it relates to preparing 21st century learners. I believe Educational technology is a pedagogical tool used to create greater engagement, enhanced critical thinking, equalizer of individuals differences while enhancing their strengths, and it is the best resource for teachers and students to adapt to ever changing standards of excellence.

Reference:

Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.