For this project, I created a Google Slides presentation exploring how I define learning, what instructional methods I find effective, and how technology connects to these ideas. My understanding of learning is shaped primarily by cognitivism, I learn best when I can connect new information to what I already know and when I use visual tools like charts or outlines to organize my thinking.

In the presentation, I discussed instructional methods that promote active thinking, reflection, and meaningful connections, such as guided practice, graphic organizers, and retrieval-based learning. I find these approaches more effective than passive methods like lectures with no interaction, which don’t support long-term understanding.

To support these methods, I highlighted tools like Quizlet (for self-paced recall and spaced repetition), Nearpod (for interactive lessons and real-time engagement), and Prodigy (for gamified math practice). Each of these technologies supports cognitive learning principles by promoting engagement, feedback, and the organization of information in meaningful ways.

This project helped me see how learning theories directly shape the way I design instruction and select digital tools. By grounding my choices in cognitivist principles, I can create learning experiences that are both engaging and effective.