Cognitive processes – technology’s helping hand to nature.

Reminder: Asynchronous learning = learning which can take place outside of any time constraints.
Synchronous   = real-time learning. Skype / Facetime / video link / conference calls.

The, Otero, Petch and Catapan, paper clearly defines what high – level cognitive skills are. They are the thought process of how we all view the world around us. To have these high-level cognitive skills means that a person is able to be; analytical, critical and reflective. Skills which will aid a person to problem solve, question what they are told in order to make informed decisions.

The authors research enlightened the idea that technology can be a catalyst for learners to become more autonomous learners who have the ability to expand their high-level thinking processes. This of course depending on whether the technology, which they are choosing to use, is in working order. A downside for any piece of media.

The reflective skills which were discussed in the paper provided a gentle to nudge to awaken my understanding about why we are blogging on our e-learning course. I have found myself being reflective, recalling of the lesson with explanations about what i have learned from the days process, but I have most definitely become more critical. In order to create an activity which the over 55’s can identify with I have scrutinised programs which we have been presented with.

The research for my activity presented the facts that many over 55’s have a fear of technology. I have found myself about how simplified I should be, when considering which programs I could use for my activity. I do not wish to come across as condescending. I also believe that out of a group of people aged over 55 there may be one person who is intrigued by technology and would be happy to experience a more complex program.

The development of my activity requires to invite all types of learner to participate. I now need to put in place a tool which will enable the learner on to further learning. A guide of some kind. A guide which will help those who wish to know more about the smartphone development, technology and various activities one can achieve with such technology.

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