Learning

Theories related
to Technology
 What is
Learning? • A process of acqu
remembering and
iring,
applying skills,
knowledge, attitud
es and
other modes of res
ponse
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 02 03
Behaviorism Cognitivism Constructivism
 Behaviorism
01 Focuses on objectively
observable behavior and
discount mental abilities.
• Classical Conditioning
• Behavioral Operant
Conditioning
 A pigeon
A rat trained to picking a key
press a lever for food
for food reinforcement
reinforcement
The following are relevant to educational
technology which can be used :

● Observation of Learners
● Selecting Stimulus
● Can help elicit the outcome
● Can be used in behavioral approaches
● Technology to promote motivation, classroom
management and special education.
 Cognitivism
02 Focuses on the brain
Involves processing and stor
ing
information which are very
important in the process of
learning.
Relevance to Educational Technology:

Conduct task
analysis
Creates tests

Create learning materials according to

any of the Instructional Design
 Constructivism

03 Learners construct new idea

concepts based upon their
s or
current past knowledge, so
cial
interaction and motivation
which affects the construc
tion
of knowledge, social
interactions and motivation
.