Annotated Bibliography
Bates, A. (2019). Teaching in a digital age: Guidelines for designing teaching and learning
(2nd ed.). Vancouver, BC: Tony Bates Associates. Retrieved April 08, 2022, from
https://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/
In setting up his teaching designs and guidelines, Tony Bates lays out the foundational principles of several predominant learning theories to help meet the learning demands of the 21st century. The book provides a framework for implementing effective teaching with technology and helping your students develop the skills and knowledge they need for tomorrow's learning. Bates does not advocate technology for technology's sake. Because he knows effective learning is grounded in sound principles, the learning theories are adapted for the digital age.
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Constructivism. (2020, June 08). Retrieved December 04, 2020, from
http://www.buffalo.edu/ubcei/enhance/learning/constructivism.html
This is the University of Buffalo's site for Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching Transformation. Although it is focused on higher education, I found the site useful for its explanation of constructivism and its implications for the classroom. The site also provides helpful examples of classroom activities and video links to see constructivism in action.
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Ertmer, P. A., & Newby, T. J. (2013). Behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism: Comparing critical
features from an instructional design perspective. Performance Improvement Quarterly,
26(2), pp.43-71. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/piq.21143
This article was effective in helping me compare the three predominant theories I came across in my research. The article focuses on how the theories can inform teaching practices and course design to facilitate effective learning. It is notable that the authors do not advocate for one particular learning theory over another. Instead, they favor a combination of various learning theories based on the learners' needs and what is to be learned.
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Learning Project Team of HKU. (2018). What teachers should know about learning theories.
Retrieved June 15, 2019, from https://kb.edu.hku.hk/learning_theory_history/
This website provides a good overview of some of the more prevalent learning theories today. It is a good starting point to refresh your memory or obtain relevant background knowledge before diving into more detailed research. The additional links for each theory were helpful in providing classroom applications of the concepts.
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Mcleod, S. (2020, December 07). Piaget's stages of cognitive development. Retrieved April 15,
2022, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html
This site provided a deeper dive into the works of Piaget and Vygotsky. It provided the refresher that I needed from my teacher training without revisiting the actual books. The author provides a thorough list of references if you do decide to read them first hand. This site provides helpful visuals, including charts that compare the ideas of the two theorists.
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Pink, D. (2010, Apr. 1). Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us [Video]. YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc
This video was created to illustrate Pink's concepts of autonomy, mastery, and purpose, all of which drive our motivation. These ideas are helpful in understanding how to create a leaner-centered environment that will be effective at promoting student ownership.
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Pull. (2014, January 20). Michael Fullan: Technology, the new pedagogy and flipped teaching.
Retrieved December 02, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCvwtiOH0co
Michael Fullan is professor emeritus at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. In the video, Fullan discusses how we can use technology to meets the goals of learning. I especially liked how he addressed the changing role of teachers.
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Schunk, D. H. (2012). Learning theories: An educational perspective (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
This was the most useful reference source for me in terms of how the predominant learning theories are immediately applicable in the classroom. The book provides a solid foundation for understanding behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. The author takes into account changes and improvements in education such as technology, motivation, and self-regulation. I can see this book becoming an indispensable resource as my learning philosophy evolves.