Applying Abraham Maslow's theory in E-learning

 

E-learning or electronic learning is the delivery of learning and training through digital resources that makes it easy for users to learn any time, with few if any restrictions. Below are some activities we can include to promote eLearning course to address the auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and generational learning styles

VISUAL

They have preference for scenes or observed things, including pictures, videos, diagrams, demonstrations, displays, hand-outs films, flip charts etcs.

Because visual learners tend to be holistic learners who process information best when it is presented to them as a robust whole rather than piecemeal, they tend to see positive educational outcomes when they are presented with summarizing charts and diagrams rather than sequential slides of information

·         The use of maps, flow-charts or webs to organize materials

 

KINESTHETIC LEARNERS

Kinesthetic learners are hands-on, participatory learners who need to take a physically active role in the learning process in order to achieve their best educational outcomes.

·         Role playing: is a discussion technique that makes it possible to get maximum participation of a group through acting out an example of a problem or idea under discussion. So, role playing videos should be included in e-learning platforms for kinesthetic learners since, they learn by “doing, feeling, touching”.

·         Drill and practice.  : the act of rehearsing a behaviour over and over or engaging in an activity repeated, for the purpose of improving or mastering

·         Group games.

·         Gap fills.

·         Videos.

AUDITORY

Auditory (or aural) learners

·         Sound and music are a strong suit for these types of learners who typically have a good sense of rhythm

·         Online lectures and speeches.

 

GENERATIONAL LEARNING STYLE

This is a learning style that uses tools that technology has provided to create a more comprehensive learning system which aims to better educate current and future students electronically. Examples are: laptops, mobile phones.

Technology cannot address biological and physiological needs.

Safety needs:

Technology has opened new opportunities for everyone especially, learners but this is without risk. Learners especially children, should be equipped with knowledge on the risk of the use of the internet as they take various e-learning courses. Safety in the age of the internet revolves around online safety, digital citizenship and privacy, and cyberbullying prevention. Strategies and lessons related to these topics should not be overlooked. They should be continually taught and reinforced for students of all ages.

Social needs, belongingness and love – work group, family, affection, relationship:  

esteem needs:  One significant of the internet to this current generation is their ability to connect with each other through media platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, zoom. This has greatly reduced the way people meet physically at a place to either have a meeting or have fun, since some of these things can be done virtually. Educators can tap into this great advantage and become more strategic in assisting their learners in becoming connected learners. Providing learners with the time, resources, permissions and taste for developing their own personal learning networks greatly increases their opportunity to gain a sense of belonginess.  

Esteem needs:

Achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, managerial, responsibility. People needed to sense that they are valued and by others and feel that they are making a contribution o the world. Participation in professional activities, academic accomplishments, athletic or team participation and personal hobbies can all play a role in fulfilling the esteem -needs.

Self – Actualization needs:

Realizing personal potentials, self – fulfilment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences. Educators should become more intentional in their educational strategy, educator can use their social networking skills and the desire of young people to create an atmosphere of meaningful, engaged and authentic learning through social activism. This in-turn helps set the stage for learners to gain feelings of self – actualization.

 

 

 

REFERENCING

Addressing-Maslows-Hierachy-of-Needs-With-Technology (n.d.) https://usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/ /amp/