Week 7

Week 7 Blog posting

·        Now that you have a deeper understanding of the different learning theories and learning styles, how has your view on how you learn changed?

My view has changed. I realize that I learn best with connectivism. As I stop and think about how I learn and where I get my information from, I realized its all with technology. I am constantly looking things up on my phone trying to figure how something works or to get instruction on how to replace my tail lights. I love being connected and having access to anything and everything.

·        What have you learned about the various learning theories and learning styles over the past weeks that can further explain your own personal learning preferences?

I did not know about all the different learning theories. Outside of visual learning I never really thought about it. It is really neat to have different ways to teach and to gain the interest of those you are teaching. Connectivism is my favorite because that is how I learn. Having access to and array of information is just spectacular.

·        What role does technology play in your learning (i.e., as a way to search for information, to record information, to create, etc.)?

Technology has a huge role in my learning. Right now I am using multiple different types of technology. First, I am typing this on a Microsoft Surface. I am posting this on the internet. Many different people have access to be able to see why I’m typing. I use google on a daily basis. I have an Amazon echo that I can quickly ask questions to find out what the weather is like or ask for a news briefing while I’m getting ready for work.

The main source of technology I use is Waldenu.edu. Yes, the university I am enrolled in is purely online. I have countless resources in my program. I have an online library among other things. I feel in this new age, technology is our main source of learning, even if we didn’t think about it.