Learning theory is a hot topic nowadays because we are using behaviorist theories, cognitive theories, and constructivist theories together in our interactive learning method. People need interactions with each other not only to gain knowledge but also for self-reflection. For example. When we have a bad parenting model, we are more likely to adopt that bad behavior. However, if we are living in a good cultural background, we are more likely to develop high plasticity. Our behavior and cognition influence one and another so once we understand how does learning theory work, we will know how to make good interactions through the lessons.
According to today’s lecture, I had learned a lot about Dual coding theory. Before I learned those, I was making PowerPoint either just using images and words or videos with words. I never thought about combined images and video together or using voice records instead of words. I think the voice recording inside of PPT will be more interesting than dry paragraphs. Also, combined those two elements will shift our short-term memory to long term memory due to the retrieval cue. Ears and eyes are the most sensitive part of our body, so if we are making something to catch attention, we will make more engagement in our PPT.
The Hypothesis tool is very useful for teachers and students to interact and trying to build a collaboration environment. Students can simply type the annotations on the part that they did not understand. However, the disadvantage is a student may face a hard time learning how to use it because it was a new tool for students. Overall, this tool did catch my attention and interests.
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