Dr. Wes Leggett IT 6740 Learning Theory Presentation

IT 6740 Learning Theory Presentation

Standards-Based Performance Evaluation:

Demonstrating growth in technology knowledge and skills, teachers create instructional materials using word-processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, and web development software [CPBS 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 8.5] [ISTE I.A, I.B, II.A, II.B, IV.B, V.A ,V.C, V.D]

Assignment:

Create a PowerPoint presentation that introduces one of the following Learning Theories:
1. Behaviorism
2. Cognitivism "Information Processing"
3. Constructivism
4. Situated Learning
5. Activity Structures

See Links to Learning Theories for initial resources during research.

Present the PowerPoint presentation orally to the class.

Description:

The presentation content must include a summary of the Learning Theory and two examples of that Learning Theory describing its use in practice. Additionally, historical perspective and contrast to other learning theories should be included.

The presentation slides should use only simple transitions and bullet builds. Do not use any text animations, animated graphics, audio clips, or sound effects.

Pay attention to the principles of visual design by adhering to the following guidelines when creating the presentation:
Contrast - light text on dark background -OR- dark text on light background
Emphasis - different colors for certain key words to make them stand out
Balanced Layout - appropriate white space with elements not heavy on the left or right
Consistency - the same font style and colors on each individual slide
Continuity - the same theme - background and font style, color, sizes - for the entire presentation
Relevant Graphics - not only add visual interest and impact, but summarize text message in one look
24 point - the smallest font size on a slide

Prior PowerPoint presentations have ranged in length from ten (10) to twenty five (25) slides with most averaging around fifteen (15). Use good judgment in determining what the appropriate length should be based on the amount of content covered utilizing the principles of visual design (highlighted above). Since the expectation for the oral presentation is approximately fifteen (15) minutes and a good rule of thumb is to figure one minute of presentation time for each slide presented, fifteen (15) slides is a good number to shoot for. However, don't let this average number overly influence a decision to either condense or expand the total number of slides in the presentation, if that is appropriate.

Rubric:

Criteria	A Advanced	B Proficient	C Developing	D Basic
50% Content	Clearly superior organization and detailed presentation of content demonstrating unique insight and understanding.	Well organized and presented content demonstrating clarity and completeness.	Minimal content.	Incomplete content.
30% Design Elements (theme, background, colors, layout, white space, continuity, consistency, overall appeal)	All elements are demonstrated at a high level of purpose and relevance.	All elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Most elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Some of the elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.
10% Text Elements (spelling, grammar, readability, emphasis)	All elements are demonstrated at a high level of purpose and relevance.	All elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Most elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Some of the elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.
10% Graphic Elements (visual appeal, relevance, integration)	All elements are demonstrated at a high level of purpose and relevance.	All elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Most elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Some of the elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.