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#LearningIs social

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Humans are inherently social. Most of our learning is achieved within social contexts. Even when we are on our own, much of our learning through resources such as books and videos is mediated socially - there is another mind behind the resource. Vygotsky's ZPD theory is often cited at this point. Unported License.

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In two minds

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This is number 32 in my series on learning theories. Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this series I''m providing a brief overview of each theory, and how each can be applied in education. Previous posts in this series are all linked below.

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3 Psychological Principles You Can Use to Improve Training

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Theorists like Pavlov used classical conditioning to activate salivation in dogs, and Bandura showed how modeling with Bobo Dolls contributed to social learning theory. In theory, desired behaviors are reinforced and unwanted behaviors are punished. 2) Social Learning Theory states we learn through observation and modeling.

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Top 60 eLearning Posts for October 2010

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The art of Twitter , October 11, 2010 Learning how to use Twitter as a tool to develop your personal learning network is not always simple, and as with any other social networking tools, there is an unwritten protocol. Having said that, social media has its dark sides , too. Here’s some of what I pulled out. Sumeet Moghe, 2009.