EDET 6005 Learning with Emerging Technologies: Theory & Practice (3 Credits)
In this course students examine research, theory, and practice of using technologies for improving teaching, learning, and communications in varied settings, including K-12, higher education, public and private organizations and communities. Students experience and explore how technology can help support social, emotional and motivational learning. This course immerses students in different digital communities and virtual environments and asks them to analyze and apply current technologies to their own personal or professional settings. (Occasional synchronous meetings.)
Enrolled Spring 2025
Course Portfolio
Module 1 (weeks 1-3):
Learning Style Survey
Reading:
Ambrose, S. A., Bridges, M. W., DiPietro, M., Lovett, M. C., & Norman, M. K. (2010). How learning works: Seven research-based principles for smart teaching. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/empire-ebooks/detail.action?docID=529947 --- Introduction and chapters 1 & 2
Instructions: Read the selections indicated in the Read/View section for this week and write an essay (~3-4 pages) in which you explore your own prior knowledge and how you organize knowledge in your own learning. How has this affected your own learning? Make relevant references back to the assigned reading chapters. Use APA formatting.
Alternative prompt: Read the selections indicated in the Read/View section for this week and write an essay (~3-4 pages) in which you explore one of your student's prior knowledge and how s/he organized knowledge in his/her own learning. How did this affect his/her learning? Make relevant references back to the assigned reading chapters. Use APA formatting.