Instructional Design and Learning Theories

In this article, Brenda Mergel offers a basic view and understanding of learning theories. You need to review this article! http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/802papers/mergel/brenda.htm

Cognitive Games

Extra! Extra! Read all about IT: Did you know that the BRAIN needs care just like our BODY? This web is about Cognitive Improvement Games New scientific research shows that Lumosity can improve the health and function of our brains with the right mental workouts. http://www.lumosity.com/k/cognitive

Learning Theories

In this research, I located a list of every theory available to assist our learning in Instructional Design. Check it out! http://www.emtech.net/learning_theories.htm

Cognitivism

This article awoke my interest because it clearly defines Cognitivism and it explains how it is applied as a theory . The article also discusses other theories that we (our class) will need to know and understand in order to move forward with our discussions, applications, blogs, and the matrix assignment that is coming up soon. http://www.learning-theories.com/cognitivism.html

Instructional Design

This article caught my attention because it provides data regarding what is Instructional Design which is also known as Instructional Systems Design (ISD). The article also defines ID as the practice that maximizes the effectiveness, efficiency and appeal of instruction and other learning experiences. Its process consists of determining the needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and creating some "intervention" to assist in the transition. The process can take place in many different environments and theories need to be understood in order to plan learning strategies. The outcome of this instruction may be directly observable and scientifically measured. There are many instructional design models but many are based on the ADDIE model with the phases of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The articles also discusses various models that IDT practitioners should be aware of and I found it to be very interesting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_design