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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
How Do We Learn?
We were given an assignment for class this week to find articles and/or other blogs discussing the brain and learning, information processing theory, and problem-solving methods during the learning process. After researching the school's library site, the following journal article by Szirony et al. (2007) was found which discusses the brain and vocational choices. This journal article is an interesting discussion as to how we make the choices we make when deciding on a career.
This journal article discusses John Holland's career theory which has been the leading influence in applied psychology for over 40 years. His theory is based on 4 suppositions:
1. Individuals fall into 1 of 6 personality types: realistic, investigative,
artistic, social, enterprising, or conventional
2. Like people, environments fall into 1 of the aforementioned 6 types
3. Individuals will actively seek out environments that match their
personality type
4. Behavior is determined by the interaction between personality and
environment
Another item found for this assignment is Charles L. Mauro's blog which discusses the Wall Street melt-down and a possible major shift in the underlying psychological theories of human decision-making. The blog goes on to say that the contemporary theory on human error research has shifted entirely from the idea of "decision-making" to the concept of "sense-making".
In my position as a Training Specialist I have tried to teach that the computer is just a tool and that it should not replace the human thought process. When someone is "stuck" trying to figure out how to make the computer do what they need it to do I tell the person to stop what they are doing on the machine, look away or even walk away and think about what needs to be accomplished.
When done figuring out what makes sense for the task at hand, determine which part of the task the computer can do and which part needs to be done by people. Too many times these days people think that if the computer can not do the task, the task is not possible. I tell them to put people back in the equation, try to make sense of the situation and tap into the personal intellect that the computer is not capable of doing on it's own.
Lastly, nothing that I have found on-line is more complete with respect to the Learning Process than the following web site (Dynamic Flight, Inc., (2003) - it speaks for itself.
This site encompasses everything we have discussed thus far in class. One section of special interest to me is the section entitled Definition of Learning.
This is a powerful statement and one that will be explored for centuries as we try to figure out the best way to teach and thereby extend human knowledge.
This journal article discusses John Holland's career theory which has been the leading influence in applied psychology for over 40 years. His theory is based on 4 suppositions:
1. Individuals fall into 1 of 6 personality types: realistic, investigative,
artistic, social, enterprising, or conventional
2. Like people, environments fall into 1 of the aforementioned 6 types
3. Individuals will actively seek out environments that match their
personality type
4. Behavior is determined by the interaction between personality and
environment
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In my position as a Training Specialist I have tried to teach that the computer is just a tool and that it should not replace the human thought process. When someone is "stuck" trying to figure out how to make the computer do what they need it to do I tell the person to stop what they are doing on the machine, look away or even walk away and think about what needs to be accomplished.
When done figuring out what makes sense for the task at hand, determine which part of the task the computer can do and which part needs to be done by people. Too many times these days people think that if the computer can not do the task, the task is not possible. I tell them to put people back in the equation, try to make sense of the situation and tap into the personal intellect that the computer is not capable of doing on it's own.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Lastly, nothing that I have found on-line is more complete with respect to the Learning Process than the following web site (Dynamic Flight, Inc., (2003) - it speaks for itself.
This site encompasses everything we have discussed thus far in class. One section of special interest to me is the section entitled Definition of Learning.
"Learning can be defined as a change in behavior as a result of experience."
This is a powerful statement and one that will be explored for centuries as we try to figure out the best way to teach and thereby extend human knowledge.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Getting starting with blogging is tough for us old folks
Hello everyone - I'm not sure what to put in this post except to say that this is all new and a little scary for us older people. I'm a technology person from another era and it's not that I can't learn new ways of spreading information, it's just having things out in public for the world to see is scary. I've been known to say things that get misinterpreted and I'm afraid I will now do that on a global level.
Since I am new to blogging I have found a site that helps with the beginner blogger and that others may find helpful:
http://edublogs.org/2011/02/09/the-ultimate-guide-to-get-started-with-blogging/
I have also found the following locations for information for the Instructional Designer. For those of you reading this blog that are not part of my class, I am putting information for the Instructional Designer on here because I am attempting to earn a master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology and this blog is part of one of our assignments.
I've decided to earn this degree because while I work well at my current position as a Training Specialist I felt that I could learn more to make me better at my job. After doing much research on the topic I found a degree program at Walden University for just this area of expertise. Now after more research, here are some areas you may want to review to see what an Instructional Designer does and how we apply our craft.
http://christytucker.wordpress.com/2007/05/26/what-does-an-instructional-designer-do/
This link takes you to Christy Tucker’s site which expands on the definition and role of an Instructional Designer. Christy elaborates on what people perceive is the role of the Instructional Designer and then elaborates what is the actual role. What I especially like about this site are the links on the right side to other relevant blogs and articles. It’s a great source and starting point for anyone looking into the Instructional Design field.
http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/what-everybody-ought-to-know-about-instructional-design/
This site also is a great place to learn about the role of the Instructional Designer. There is a great 2:30 video that is used to illustrate an interesting point. Please read and view this site and when you watch the video you will find yourself saying “Wow never even saw that”.
http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2011/02/10/instructional-design-for-beginners-what-motivates-people-to-learn/
This site is intriguing because it speaks to motivating people to learn or work or just plan self-motivating. Up until now I’ve been thinking of Instructional Design as a position, career or even a title I really hadn’t thought about it in terms of being a motivator. Take a look at this site and see if it brings you new insights.
Good Luck to everyone and I look forward to seeing anyone else’s view points, links and blogs.
Helene
Since I am new to blogging I have found a site that helps with the beginner blogger and that others may find helpful:
http://edublogs.org/2011/02/09/the-ultimate-guide-to-get-started-with-blogging/
I have also found the following locations for information for the Instructional Designer. For those of you reading this blog that are not part of my class, I am putting information for the Instructional Designer on here because I am attempting to earn a master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology and this blog is part of one of our assignments.
I've decided to earn this degree because while I work well at my current position as a Training Specialist I felt that I could learn more to make me better at my job. After doing much research on the topic I found a degree program at Walden University for just this area of expertise. Now after more research, here are some areas you may want to review to see what an Instructional Designer does and how we apply our craft.
http://christytucker.wordpress.com/2007/05/26/what-does-an-instructional-designer-do/
This link takes you to Christy Tucker’s site which expands on the definition and role of an Instructional Designer. Christy elaborates on what people perceive is the role of the Instructional Designer and then elaborates what is the actual role. What I especially like about this site are the links on the right side to other relevant blogs and articles. It’s a great source and starting point for anyone looking into the Instructional Design field.
http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/what-everybody-ought-to-know-about-instructional-design/
This site also is a great place to learn about the role of the Instructional Designer. There is a great 2:30 video that is used to illustrate an interesting point. Please read and view this site and when you watch the video you will find yourself saying “Wow never even saw that”.
http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2011/02/10/instructional-design-for-beginners-what-motivates-people-to-learn/
This site is intriguing because it speaks to motivating people to learn or work or just plan self-motivating. Up until now I’ve been thinking of Instructional Design as a position, career or even a title I really hadn’t thought about it in terms of being a motivator. Take a look at this site and see if it brings you new insights.
Good Luck to everyone and I look forward to seeing anyone else’s view points, links and blogs.
Helene
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