Looking Back Over the Course

Now that I have a deeper understanding of the different learning theories and learning styles, MY view on how I learn has changed quite a bit. Before I thought that I was a traditional learner that could adapt to taking the notes and listening to the lecture, type of learner. I have realized that I am a visual learner that does better with seeing the vision of information that I am trying to retain. I also believe in the role of evoking my other interests such as Music, Media, and past experiences when learning. I also think that with today’s technology visual learners, such as myself have a better chance for learning more.

What I have learned about the various learning theories and learning styles over the past weeks that can further explain my own personal learning preferences is that I am a believer in the Constructivist theory about learning. I believe that my learning has come from the Social Culture that I have been introduced to since childhood, which consists also of a music influence. I also have come to believe that people can relate and react to situations that are relative to their experiences in life. I plan on drawing from peoples experiences in life to engage them in learning.

The role that technology plays in my learning is a big one. Anytime I search for information it is with the internet using the Google or Bing search engines as a way to search for the most current information. If I need to create a presentation it is done with a power point presentation using online visual resources. After learning about the Mobile, Geo, and personal web tools I see myself integrating them more into my present instruction and later into my instructional design career.