Definitions of Educational Concepts PDF

KEY TERMINOLOGY DEFINITION It is a field of study that combines educational theory with technology using a Instructional Design systematic process focused on developing, implementing, and assessing and Technology educational...

KEY TERMINOLOGY DEFINITION It is a field of study that combines educational theory with technology using a Instructional Design systematic process focused on developing, implementing, and assessing and Technology educational resources and experiences. AECT, or the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, is a AECT professional organization for instructional designers focused on promoting awareness and best practices in the field. It offers leadership opportunities and hosts various charitable and educational activities to support its members and the industry. Source Behaviorism is a learning theory about reactions causing learning based on the Behaviorism changes in environment that impacts the behavior of the learner. Cognitivism is a learning theory that highlights the learner's active participation Cognitivism in the learning process and focuses on how the brain organizes and stores information. Constructivism is a learning theory that explains how learners develop personal Constructivism understanding and meaning through social interactions and cooperative experiences. It emphasizes the role of individual knowledge and introspection in shaping one's understanding of the world. Bloom's Taxonomy is a hierarchical framework including six levels of results Bloom’s Taxonomy derived from action verbs, utilized by educators to construct learning outcomes, objectives, and evaluations for a course. Source eLearnig is the process of acquiring knowledge through digital technologies and eLearning media, typically via the internet. It allows learners to access educational materials and participate in learning activities anytime and anywhere. Source Online learning is the process of studying and teaching through online platforms Online Learning such as forums, email, chat, zoom, or through pre-recorded or live online video.  Online learning emphasizes student and instructor interaction. Source The concepts concern how learners acquire and retain knowledge throughout their learning process. The main learning theories are behaviorism, cognitivism, Learning Theory and constructivism. Each of these theories assists instructors and learners in identifying the necessary learning methods. The ADDIE model is a guide for creating effective learning programs such as analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. ADDIE MODEL Source 1 Source 2 CITATIONS Driscoll, M.P., & Burner, K. J. (2025). Psychological Foundations of Instructional Design. In Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology (5th ed., pp.85-96). essay, Routledge. Brau, B., Fox, N., & Robinson, E. (2020). Behaviorism. In The Students' Guide to Learning Design and Research. (1st ed., pp.5-10). essay, EdTech Books. Michela, E. (2020). Cognitivism. In The Students' Guide to Learning Design and Research. (1st ed., pp.11-16). essay, EdTech Books. Brau, B. (2020). Constructivism. In The Students' Guide to Learning Design and Research. (1st ed., pp.17-22). essay, EdTech Books. Armstrong, P. (2010). Bloom’s Taxonomy. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved [09-15-24] https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/. Reiser, R. A., & Carr-Chellman, A. A. (2025). What Field Did You Say You Were In?: Defining and Naming Our Field. In Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology. (5th ed., pp.3-13). essay, Routledge. Bowden, C. (n.d.). What is the ADDIE Model/Process?. YouTube.https://youtu.be/BCJY_r7NJc0?si=i5m6DVafh72XV4db Shabatura , J. (2022, July 26). Using Bloom’s taxonomy to write effective learning outcomes. Teaching Innovation and Pedagogical Support. https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-taxonomy/#:~:text=Bloom%27s%20Taxonomy%20is%20a% 20classification%20of%20the%20different%20outcomes%20and,at%20the%20University%20of %20Chicago.&gsc.tab=0 Apps to help learn or memorize definitions: https://memorizer.me/ https://memorizebyheart.app/ MemoCoach app Anki app Memory Typer app