Learning Essay

Submitted By fabiangamba
Words: 450
Pages: 2

1. Identify the title of the tutorial evaluated.
-Getting Started with project 2010 2. Identify the learning theory or theories used in the tutorial using the About Learning webpage at the Funderstanding website or other resources. -Observational and Constructivist theories.

3. Describe how the learning theory or theories were used in the tutorial (1 paragraph minimum).
-In this tutorial the learner mainly observes a sample guide on what the software can do. The user is expected to imitate and generate a similar model to the training example. Using the Observational theory the tutorial expects the learner to mimic tasks and by doing so he or she will be able to grasp the concept of each tool, so that in the future the learner will know when and how to use it. The " Getting Started with Project 2010" tutorial uses all of the process suggested by the Observational theory: attention, retention, production and motivation. At first the learner listens and watches and example project, then there is a practice step where the user utilizes the learned instruction to complete a project. The final step is a self test where the learner can gauge how much information was retained. In the tutorial the learner also is exposed to some Constructivist principles, the guide makes connections between ideas and tasks that allow the learner to understand more deeply the uses of some tools. Although it is mostly by example there is also a process by which the tutorial expects the learner to predict and use these concepts correctly.

4. Evaluate the tutorial using the rubric provided. Please rate the following categories. Provide a score from 4-1 for each category.
___ Layout
___ Navigation
___ Interest
___ Sounds
___ Graphics
___ Fonts 4. Identify the instructional method(s) used in the tutorial using the Planning for Instruction: Instructional Methods web