Learning Theories on Educational Technology

Computer programs can provide consistent, reliable stimuli and reinforcement on an individual basis. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Behaviorist Theory: B.F. Skinner

• Information-Processing Theory (IPT): Atkinson and Shiffrin

• Cognitive-Behavioral Theory: Robert Gagne

• Systems Theory and Systematic Instructional Design

Computer applications have qualities to attract students' attention and provide repetitive application and practice on an individual basis. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Behaviorist Theory: B.F. Skinner

• Information-Processing Theory (IPT): Atkinson and Shiffrin

• Cognitive-Behavioral Theory: Robert Gagne

• Systems Theory and Systematic Instructional Design

Computers can give fast, accurate information on students' skill levels and provide consistent sequences of activities to fulfill instructional events. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Behaviorist Theory: B.F. Skinner

• Information-Processing Theory (IPT): Atkinson and Shiffrin

• Cognitive-Behavioral Theory: Robert Gagne

• Systems Theory and Systematic Instructional Design

Computer applications can provide a sequence of information, practice, and assessments, and can give fast, accurate information on each student's progress. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Behaviorist Theory: B.F. Skinner

• Information-Processing Theory (IPT): Atkinson and Shiffrin

• Cognitive-Behavioral Theory: Robert Gagne

• Systems Theory and Systematic Instructional Design

Technology supports opportunities for collaboration; visual presentations help students connect abstract concepts with real-world applications. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Social Activism Theory: John Dewey

• Social Cognitive Theory: Albert Bandura

• Scaffolding Theory: Lev Vygotsky

• Child Development Theory: Jean Piaget

Technology can efficiently show a variety of video models of good student performances and can increase self-efficacy through self-modeling videos. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Social Activism Theory: John Dewey

• Social Cognitive Theory: Albert Bandura

• Scaffolding Theory: Lev Vygotsky

• Child Development Theory: Jean Piaget

Technology can support multiple paths to studying the same material and can provide "visual scaffolds" to help students understand complex concepts. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Social Activism Theory: John Dewey

• Social Cognitive Theory: Albert Bandura

• Scaffolding Theory: Lev Vygotsky

• Child Development Theory: Jean Piaget

Technology can supply "electronic manipulatives" that support exploration activities for various stages of development. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Scaffolding Theory: Lev Vygotsky

• Child Development Theory: Jean Piaget

• Discovery Learning: Jerome Bruner

• Multiple Intelligences Theory: Howard Gardner

Technology can make possible a rich array of information and complex environments for students to explore. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Scaffolding Theory: Lev Vygotsky

• Child Development Theory: Jean Piaget

• Discovery Learning: Jerome Bruner

• Multiple Intelligences Theory: Howard Gardner

Multimedia supports many channels for learning the same content; students can demonstrate learning by doing different roles in a group technology project. Determine the learning theory this implication is based on.

• Scaffolding Theory: Lev Vygotsky

• Child Development Theory: Jean Piaget

• Discovery Learning: Jerome Bruner

• Multiple Intelligences Theory: Howard Gardner