Annotated Bibliography

Harapnuik, Dwayne. (2021, November 10). Four keys to understanding learning theories. Harapnuik.org. https://www.harapnuik.org/?p=6344

           In this post, Harapnuik gives a very carefully thought-out detailed overview of learning theories and their evolution threw the last few decades. The primary objective throughout this post, is to help both learners and educators to understand our current educational shift and to maximize it’s afforded opportunities through altered perspective and innovative willingness. Harapnuik highlights how beneficial our societal technological advances have been to education but also acknowledges the issues with educators not being willing to change. At its core, this is a great piece to help educators and learners gain a better understanding of what learning means to them.

          Harapnuik work is a very good informal post, with great details about learning theories. I think Harapnuik post caters to the learner, while almost instructing the educator. I was able to really add an abundance of detailed information thanks to Harapnuik post. I think overall, Harapnuik work is useful for anyone that wants to better understand learning and its many theories.

 Robinson, K. (2010, May 24). Bring on the learning revolution! . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I

            In this video presentation Robinson seeks to highlight our current educational environment and what changes can and need to be made within it. Throughout Robinson’s presentation, he gives illustrations that perfectly exemplifies were we are currently in education, why that, and what can be done to improve it. Robinson not only challenges educators, but more importantly, he challenges learners to apply themselves in the advancement of their learning capabilities. With an abundance of information and research to support it, Robinson utilizes this presentation to call learners and educators alike to action in revolutionizing our educational environment.

         Robinson does an amazing job of supporting is claims through research and connecting with his intended audience through story telling. I think anyone listening to this presentation will be able to relate to information Robinson presents. This is a very timely presentation, that captures the state we find ourselves in as educators and learners perfectly. This presentation serves as a huge voice of endorsement for the fight learners and educators find themselves in to advance and revolutionize learning systems.

Schunk, D. H. (2012). What teachers should know about learning theories. KB. https://kb.edu.hku.hk/theory_constructivism/

           This post gives exceptional details on learning theories and what they mean for the learner. This post seeks to help bridge the gap between learner and educator. With full breakdown of popular learning theories, regardless of what side you’re on this information helps you better understand how individuals approach learning. Through the sharing of this information, the post stands to assist in creating diverse and innovative learning environments going forward.

         This post serves as a very useful tool in both educating and learning. Educators, practically can really benefit from the shared information when it comes to constructing learning curriculum for their classes. The post is not only informative, but it’s also instructive as it pertains to things learners and educators can adapt to help improve the overall learning experience for both parties. This information served as a great source of supportive material to highlight my overall view on learning.

 Wheeler, S. (2012, October 29). Theories for the digital age: Self-regulated learning. Learning with ’e’s. https://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/2012/10/theories-for-digital-age-self-regulated.html

            In this reading Wheeler gives an extremely detailed account of the nuance present day learning theories centered around digital learning. Wheeler account helps learners and educators understand how learning theories are changed by the addition of digital learning. Wheeler seeks to advance learning forward by assisting learners with identifying what their preferred digital age learning theory is so that they can better advocate for that style. Wheeler does a great job of showing he has an understanding for both the learner and the educator.

          This reading was very simplistic yet extremely useful. Wheeler’s information really added substance to my core ideals on what learning means to me and how those things shift with the advancement of our technology capabilities. I think this reading serves as a must read for learners and educators for forward. I think Wheeler reading gives further evidence of the importance of understanding learning theories from both the learner and educator’s perspective is.