Frameworks, models and theories related to educational technology such as leaning theories (Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism) and theorists, instructional frameworks and models and other theoretical issues and problems.
One of the most popular theories of cognitive development was created by Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist who believed that cognitive growth occurred in stages. Piaget studied children through to their teens in…
Vygotsky created the concept of the zone of proximal development, often abbreviated as ZPD, which came to be a central part of his theory. Language is the way that a child communicates with…
Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) was a Russian teacher who is considered a pioneer in learning in social contexts. As a psychologist, he was also the first to examine how our social interactions influence our cognitive…
Adult education, self-direction, and andragogy Although the theory of Andragogy is a complex one, this article attempts to outline the main points of Malcolm Knowles. As educators are always looking for helpful ideas…
Albert Bandura’s “Social Learning Theory” and Its Impact on Teachers and Learning Think back to your childhood. Do you remember learning to ride a bike, how to play checkers, and do simple addition…
What is a flipped classroom? A flipped classroom is an instructional strategy. “Flipping” a classroom entails switching up the usual model through which students encounter new knowledge. In a flipped classroom, students have…
What is TPACK? Technology has become an increasingly important part of students’ lives beyond school, and even within the classroom it can also help increase their understanding of complex concepts or encourage collaboration…
For many years now, educators and instructional designers alike have used the ADDIE Instructional Design (ID) method as a framework in designing and developing educational and training programs. “ADDIE” stands for Analyze, Design,…
The effectiveness of the Gerlach & Ely model of instruction, first introduced in 1971, has proven its value in the intervening decades. Designed by Vernom S. Gerlach and Donald P. Ely, this model…
The Kirkpatrick Model is probably the best known model for analyzing and evaluating the results of training and educational programs. It takes into account any style of training, both informal or formal, to determine…
