Hi,
Cognitivism theory is the mental processing of information. Mergel(1988) explains that it is a three stage process.
The information is received by the sensory register in the brain which sorts out the relevant information for an individual and sends it to the working memory. Digital pedagogy can support the transfer through use of multi-modal information sources.
The working memory capacity can be enlarged if the information is chunked together in meaningful sections. ICT can support organisation of information through interactive learning objects, drag and drop activities using images, charts and tables.
The long term memory stores the information for life long use. The storage capacity is unlimited. The information is stored in schemas. New information is added and updated to old information.
Mergel (1988) suggests the use of mind maps and concepts maps are useful tools for organising information and help maintain memory.
Through the website bubbl.us.com concept maps are easily configured. These would be a useful addition to classroom activities. Students would be able to grasp this idea readily and compose their own maps that make learning an individual experience.
This is an example of Text2Mindmap. It is easy to create and manuover. I like to professional look created by bubblus but it is easier to use mind2text as you can simply make lists and change where they go later. Students would find this easy.
Karen
Mergel, B. (1998). Instructional design & learning theory. Retrieved from http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/802papers/mergel/brenda.htm#The%20Basics%20of%20Behaviorism
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