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 * Week 1 **

This week I have been introduced to three theories of learning. All three of these concepts have been quite intriguing and left me with a lot to think about in terms of my instructional methods and what the future of my profession holds.

The constructivist theory is centered on the concept of students coming into learning with prior knowledge. Students use the new information to build on what they already know. They piece together the old and new by deciding where the new knowledge fits. The constructivist theory is best practiced in a student-centered classroom where learning is increased due to students collaborating and choosing. Feedback and interaction with peers allows for construction of knowledge to happen.

Connectivism is where students make connections to information they already have. The author puts more emphasis on a student’s ability to look for information than on the knowledge itself.

The cyborg theory will increase human’s abilities with the help of computer chips. Since the author himself has experienced this ability, he feels that the human race will want to be cyborgs some day.