Definitions for second week

As I read the definition over and over again about Instructional Technology, I realized it left a lot to be desired.   I felt that it was way overcomplicating what instructional technology is.  the first line is good, and then it loses me.  I was excited to read a definition of Instructional technology because when ever I tell anyone I am working on a degree in Instructional Technology, they say something like this, 'Wow, I didn't know you liked computers so much.'  My usual comment is Instructional Technology is somewhat about computers, but it is more about the theory and methodology of how to create good instruction, using various kinds of techniques and technologies.

 

Moving on, I really liked the definition of education technology, the diagram I felt was very good, and it was not over complicated.

 

I really liked Kolonder definition of learning sciences, in particular the part when he states,

 

"Learning Science is ........... identifying ways of promoting deep and lasting learning – of complex skills, practices, and content; in the classroom, on the job, informally, and as part of life-long learning endeavors; in person and at a distance "

 

As a Special Education teacher, it is very hard to 'identify ways to promote deep and lasting learning' I can teach something like counting by five's, and the student will have it down, often by the next day, that skill is forgotten.  I need to find ways to help students retain information that was taught.

 

These are my oversimplified thoughts of the following definitions:

Technology:  The tools used in teaching.

Instruction: The process where in information is transferred from teacher to student on any given topic.

Learning:  The act of processing information.