Reflection: Bridging Learning Theory, Instruction and Technology — by Dana Heimlich on Monday, October 21, 2013

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Several weeks ago, when I was asked to describe my personal theory of learning, I had a hard time articulating why I ran my class the way I ...

VoiceThread in Action! — by Dana Heimlich on Wednesday, October 2, 2013

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Recently, I created a German-language VoiceThread project that asks my students to tackle a question related to their current unit: the Midd...

Social Learning — by Dana Heimlich on

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Social Learning Theory Brought to us by visionaries such as Vygotsky and Piaget, the theory of social learning calls for students to engag...

Constructivism in Practice — by Dana Heimlich on Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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Over the last few years, I have made a valiant attempt to integrate guided inquiry, project-based learning and relevant technological tools ...

Cognitive Strategies — by Dana Heimlich on Wednesday, September 18, 2013

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This week, I'd like to expand upon several of the cognitive learning tools mentioned in Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That...

Behaviorism in Practice — by Dana Heimlich on Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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This week in grad school, we read about a variety of instructional strategies and their relationship to Behaviorism , which has a much large...

Understanding the Impact of Technology on Education, Work & Society — by Dana Heimlich on Sunday, August 18, 2013

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My fourth course at Walden University is coming to a close and we've been asked to reflect upon the experience in our professional blogs...

Student technology profiles. — by Dana Heimlich on Sunday, August 4, 2013

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Below, you will find a podcast in which I describe the reactions that three students had to a technology survey inquiring about their habit...

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills — by Dana Heimlich on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

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My graduate school homework this week required me to review a website called The Partnership for 21st Century Skills: A Framework for 21st C...