EDUC 7108 MODULE 2 BLOG

The digital camera and enhanced the way we view photography. It has enhanced picture imagery with the ability to take and delete pictures on site, enhance pictures through features like contrast, brightness, crop, and other image editing features. The digital camera can also store images. The digital camera replaces the need for film and film processing. According to YourDictionary.com (2010), “Unlike traditional film cameras that record a light image on film (analog), digital cameras record discrete numbers for storage on a flash memory card or optical disc.” This comes with the introduction of digital technology. The camera takes video with sound or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor. Pictures can also be uploaded to computers. With the general idea of the purpose of any camera being to take pictures, the digital camera retrieves the idea of keeping memories from personal to business reasons. It also helps to create imagery from routine life experiences. Even though digital cameras come in many forms, camera phones are more preferred.

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YourDictionary.com. (2010). Digital camera. Retrieved June 28, 2010 at http://www.yourdictionary.com/computer/digital-camera.

EDUC 7105 Module 1 Blog

I believe people learn best through the cognitive learning theory. The cognitive theory views the learner as active, constructive and playful. It attempts to learn the internal process of behavior and emphasize knowing rather than responding (Saettler, 2004). I believe the cognitive theory helped to develop learning strategies. The basis of this theory relies on the fact that prior knowledge is important for students to learn. As stated by Siemens (2004), factors that influence learning in the cognitive theory are existing schema and previous experiences.

The purpose of learning theory in educational technology is to determine what methods by which we can use technology to accurately promote learning. Even though there are a number of learning theories in education, the Cognitive learning theory is most useful in the 21st century because of the advancement of technology. The cognitive theory closely relates the symbolism of how the brain works to how a computer works. This is very important in the 21st century being that at certain grade levels (years) in a student’s education, it is assumed that they know certain academic facts to build on for the next year.

Saettler, P. (2004). The evolution of American educational technology. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. Paper presented to ITFORUM. Retrieved March 8, 2010 from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf