Wasting my time

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This week has not been a waste of time. It’s been an interesting exploration of the struggles and challenges we face when confronted by a truth, a belief, and our own fallibility. As I dig into the topic of learning styles, in conversation with others in the course, I come to realize that what I once believed, and moved on from, is what others are still believing. Will I face similar disconcertedness when examining other firmly held beliefs about teaching and learning – should these be discovered to be completely false?

At first, I was annoyed that this week would be a waste of time. What it’s ending up being is a renewing and confirmation of my own belief systems in teaching and learning, while extending outward to new and interconnected beliefs, as shared by others. I’ve been collecting some core resources and research links from the others in the course, ones to followup with in future reading. I’ll share some in this post to hold them in place for another time. [Tagged – Future Reading].

Readings for comprehensive portfolio and dissertation

Dziuban, C., Moskal, P., Cassisi, J., & Fawcett, A. (2016). Adaptive learning in psychology: Wayfinding in the digital age. Online learning, 20(3), 74-96. Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1113343.pdf

Cheng, F., Chiu, C., Wu, C., & Tsaih, D. (2017). The influence of learning style on satisfaction and learning effectiveness in the asynchronous web-based learning system. Library Hi Tech, 35(4), 473-489. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lakeheadu.ca/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.lakeheadu.ca/docview/2005066372?accountid=11956

James Poon, T. F. (2000). Understanding the learning styles of students: Implications for educators. The International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 20(11), 31-45.

Knowles, M. S. (1978). The adult learner: a neglected species (2d ed.). Houston: Gulf Pub. Co., Book Division.

Lugli, L., Ragni, M., Piccardi, L., & Nori, R. (2017). Hypermedia navigation: Differences between spatial cognitive styles. Computers in Human Behavior, 66, 191–200. https://doi-org.ezproxy.lakeheadu.ca/10.1016/j.chb.2016.09.038

McLeod, S. A. (2017). Kolb’s Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle. Simply Psychology. Retrieved November 15, 2018, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/learning-kolb.html

McLuhan, M. (1964). Understanding media: The extensions of man. Retrieved from http://robynbacken.com/text/nw_research.pdf

Morris, S. (2017, May 1). Critical Digital Pedagogy and Design. Retrieved November 16, 2018 from https://www.seanmichaelmorris.com/critical-digital-pedagogy-and-design/

Siemens, G. (2012). Orientation : Sensemaking and wayfinding in complex distributed online information environments. Retrieved from https://ezproxy.lakeheadu.ca/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsble&AN=edsble.558600&site=eds-live&scope=site

Willingham, D. T. (2018). Unlocking the science of how kids think: A new proposal for reforming teacher education. Education Next, 18(3), 42.