This week's learning theory, constructionist, describes how students who build their knowledge through artifacts tend to retain their learning.  When students form a hypothesis about what learning is about to take place,it provides them a since of accountability in discovering and testing the different outcomes to prove or disprove their hypothesis. Technology plays a vital role in supporting this theory.  Through the enhancement of technology like spreadsheets and gaming systems, students engage in their learning to overcome challenges a traditional methods of teaching endure.

Responsibilty is Key in Education.

Responsibility…is the first word that comes to mind for behaviorist learning theory.   Responsibility is a behavior that children need to learn in order for them to succeed.  This practice should take place in the younger years so by the time they are in their mid-elementary years they will have mastered this skill.  There should be positive and negative reinenforcements to help build this skill.  Especially since responsibility is a lifelong skill.  Responsibility is a foundation for making a diligent student.   

If I had to summarize chapters eight and ten from the book Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works  by Robert J. Marzano in one word; the word would be responsibility.  The student is the one responsible for picking up content material through their effort on the course.  As an educator, the effort rubric on page 157 is an essential tool for holding students accountable for their learning.  If they do not meet the steps of this rubric, then it is impairs the learning that is taking place. Learning the material is a repetitive process that takes time.  The responsibility of the student to take advantage of homework and study time is crucial in learning the content in a reasonable manner.