Learning+Theory+Assignment

= Learning Theory Assignment =

**Goals**: - investigate one of the learning theories identified in class - experience using a wiki as a collaborative work group

Example

**Theories to choose from (or get a different one pre-approved):** - Operant Conditioning (Skinner) - - Cognitive - Behavioral Theory (Gagnè) - Development Theory (Piaget) - - Multiple Intelligences (Gardner) - - Social Development Theory (Vygotsky) - - Problem Based Learning - - Constructivism (Jonassen and others) - Behaviorism​ - - Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) - - Experiential Learning (Kolb)

**Assignment** - Read up on your theory. There are several websites that will be a helpful start. You should use at least 3 different sources for your work. - Working in a group, construct a wiki page for your write up.

- Your write up should provide detailed information on the following components: • Introduce and describe the theorists' contributions to the theory • Describe at least 3 main characteristics of the theory • Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the theory • Explain how the theory is associated with either direct instruction or constructivism • Provide at least one example of how technology can be integrated into classroom instruction that uses your learning theory. What would this classroom look like? What would the instruction look like? Include the targeted grade level. What are the goals for instruction? What would the technology integration look like? • Writing should be clear, well organized and contain no grammar or spelling errors • Project should take advantage of the available wiki features: several linked pages, links to outside websites and images • Collaboration should be made evident. Use the discussion tab on the main page to "discuss" your work. If you send emails, please cc the instructor.

**Groups** **Wiki Help Files** [|Wikispace Overview.doc] [|Wikispaces Tutorial.doc] [|Managing Your Wiki.doc]
 * ~ Group Number || Person 1 || Person 2 || Person 3 || Person 4 || Person 5 ||
 * Group 1 || David Boonie || Alicia Lazaris || Caitlin Vockroth ||  ||   ||
 * Group 2 || Zach Chandler || Kelsea Leppo || Stephen Williams ||  ||   ||
 * Group 3 || Lisa Coffman || Michael Schleicher || Sarah Winter ||  ||   ||
 * Group 4 || Kaitlin Cohen || Jason Shaw || Emily Wireman ||  ||   ||
 * Group 5 || Ashley Dickerson || Camille Tarner || Laura Zorn ||  ||   ||
 * Group 6 || Leah Groh || Michelle Van Slyke || Kellie Goforth ||  ||   ||
 * Group 7 || Margaret Mitchell || Matthew Mitchell || Daniel Patrylak || Ben Shewbridge ||  ||

**Helpful Links** Funderstanding  Learning-Theories.com  Concept to Classroom  Constructivist Learning  Teachnology  [|Behaviorism]