View the links above for a breakdown of the most popular learning theories.  Compare and contrast six philosophies by examining how each theory answers Ertmer and Newby's (1993) five definitive questions. The sixth question explores the role of technology in education as it applies to each learning theory:

1.     How does learning occur?

2.     What factors influence learning?

3.     What is the role of memory?

4.     How does transfer occur?

5.     What types of learning are best explained by this theory?

6.     How is technology used in the teaching field?