Application 3

When I think about cognitive learning theories and how they correlate to the instructional strategies mentioned in Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that works. Cognitive theory Learning results from inferences, expectations and making connections. Instead of acquiring habits, learners acquire plans and strategies, and prior knowledge is important
I immediately think about the organizers I use with my reading students and all the reading charts we use to organize their thoughts.
I really need to be aware of my student’s cognitive learning because they definitely need help in that area. We often spend two days working on two pages of text, skimming and scanning text, asking questions.” One classroom recommendation for teaching students to summarize in the classroom is to use rule-based summarizing. This strategy provides students with a process to apply as they summarize and gives them structure to guide them when attempting what can otherwise be a confusing task. “(p. 121) I really believe summarizing out loud with my students and then having them re write the story in their own words helps my student retain the main idea of the story. I am interested in the Note Taking created in Microsoft Word. This is a resource I already have; I just need to learn to utilize it to its full capacity.