- What if we can make learning this way?
- Would this knowledge and application of research make kids better learners?
- If Albert Einstein were engaged in the classroom because of this technology, would he have come up with his insights any faster?
- Or is it an example of how we are creating tools for our kids that are reducing them to Pre-Gutenberg monks chanting in a circle while other look on? (Which is a great Stager-ism)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wired for Community and Learning?
Okay, when I saw this... it started to make me understand why I've been so captivated by my use of online games and the increasing popularity of social networking sites. The internet, online games (MMOs) and many of the Web tools of today employ techniques that make many of our invisible concepts visible, allow us to actively participate in a solution or event and become engaged in a community that is sustainable and meaningful in our lives. Reflecting on my years as an active gamer and my current participation on Facebook, Twitter and Google Apps (The Trinity of Community), it's all starting to make sense. We are drawn to particular sites and activities because they appeal to our internal wiring, which requires that we make ideas clear, interactive and persistent. So I started to think:
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Yes, but, much depends on an individual's learning style.
I agree with you Tom. Everybody learns in a different way and it is important to capture that idea when you are an educator.
I agree with both Tom and Vanessa. Everyone has their own style of learnin.
I agree too with you three people do learn different as evident by their learning style. For example, some learn through visual, while others learn through hands on activities, and others learn simply by listening. TED tends to initially focus on the visual aspect.
That is true it does depend on the individuals learning style, but you can also apply meaning to objects whether it is using the object in a kinesthetic way or listening to what someone has to say about the object. This all has to do with the limbic system. Although I a do agree that th majority of this doesn deal with visual learners more than anything.
Sean I really liked this video and the whole idea of "visual learning." Although I agree with the statement that individual learning styles do vary, I find it hard to imagine any learning style that would not benefit in some way from the ability to actively visualize what one is trying to learn (or teach for that matter). For example, I know that in elementary school object manipulation is used to introduce the concept of addition, and later on subtraction, divions, multiplication, etc. Why not use this same concept when trying to learn about things like sustainability; what would it "look" like? Fantastic concept, I really enjoyed this video.
As educators, this info is important to keep in mind not only when we are teaching, but as we learn throughout life. The three key points (images, interactiveness, and visual persistence) can apply to so many modes of learning and teaching.
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