POST TWO - How do we learn?

Firstly the definition of learning can be defined as the following; the act, process ir experience of gaining knowledge. Knowledge is acquired through studying, being taught and facing various experiences.

There are many different manners in which people shall learn;

·         Self-taught and self-development through personal experiences.

·         Watching others, this is prominent in young children who will replicate the words and the actions of others.

·         Mistakes as Thomas Edison quoted “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work”. Mistakes teach you that a certain way does not work, so you learn what not to do.

·         Environment, stimulating environments can help learn.

·         Tuition, people are taught via tutors and lecturers on certain topics.

·         Web, the web is a useful resource to learn via video tutorials, texts and different learning materials.

·         Books are resources full of knowledge and information.

Technology is being increasingly utilised in the learning environment because of its accessibility through many devices and any different locations. Conveniently through a few clicks a wide range of resources and information can be accessed.