Unit 1 Discussion 1 & 2

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Unit 1 Discussion 1 For my course project, I will develop a syllabus related to a scientific course. As a community college professor, the learning and teaching environment I am currently in is at the higher educational level. For this assignment, I'd like to focus on developing a syllabus related to one of the courses I teach, whether it be biology, anatomy, or psychology. This project aligns with my current career, but will also help me improve my overall skill set. Most of the syllabuses I have were designed by prior professors before me for a class that I took over for them as an adjunct. Now, as a full time professor, I'd like to have practice designing my own and challenge myself to start from scratch. Lindsay Simmons Educational Psychology Unit 1 Discussion 2 The learning theory I chose was Connectivism. Students have to learn and obtain new knowledge by utilizing various methods, learning techniques, and skills in the classroom setting (Siemens, 2005). The experience a student has in the classroom may also impact how the individual learns and uses the newly acquired information. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been vitally important for instructors to think of new ways to teach students with the online learning environment. Therefore, instructors may use the theory of connectivism to integrate new learning opportunities for the students both online and with an in-person setting for classes (Siemens, 2005). Connectivism is just as critical for instructors as it is students. In order to be an effective faculty member, the teacher needs to have effective methods for instruction whether the setting is online or in-person (Siemens, 2005). Before the pandemic started, students had interaction with peers, the professor, and staff members to aid in finding resources on campus. Now, with the pandemic still present, there are limited opportunities for some individuals to be in the in-person classes. Thus, with the online learning platform, it is crucial for interaction to be present in the form of virtual meetings, discussion boards, or group projects as well as professors being readily available to contact for help or information. With resources available online as well as in-person, the students may continue to develop new learning methods and pursue an education. References
Siemens, G. (2005). Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age . Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2 (1). Retrieved from http://itdl.org/Journal/Jan_05/article01.htm
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