What are my beliefs about how people learn best?

Is there truly one right answer to this inquiry? I believe the ways people learn are simply too numerous to place a reliable number any two people can agree upon.  For example, there are some situations in which my learning is enhanced by visual presentation. Many years ago I joked with my older sister I learned how to drive from racing go-carts. If you spend any time on our roadways, it seems many drivers method of learning could best be describes as a combination of video game simulation and bumper car drills.

 Driscoll (2005) states learning is a persisting change in human performance or performance potential. Learning theories provide a rationale for this action. So what is the purpose of learning theories in education technology? The digital age changed the playing field , but the rules are still the same.  Siemens provides insight comparing four theories and the application to education technology is an simple taransition. It is only when one views technology as as a new and complex evolution would you begin to see incompatiablity.

I love reading the postings in this blog. This particular one was about a concerned parent and the ineffective preparation her child received from her school. Also included are recent posts. One in particular provides details about Secretary Duncan's assessment of how the majority of schools are failing to properly educate our students.
 http://blogs.ajc.com/get-schooled-blog/2011/03/15/preschool-mom-sues-big-playroom-didnt-equip-child-for-ivy-league-ranks/

This is another great blog to visit.
http://www.joebower.org/2011/03/should-students-be-paid-to-learn.html

The authur of this particular blog shared his views of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation on student learning. The links  to additional blogs from the blog were extensive and extremely captivating information to read.
I have included a link to a video clip which will interest any and all who has wondered if teachers help raise test scores. Recent comments from individuals such as Bill Gates indicate the answer is a resounding yes.
http://bcove.me/4ntj4uaz

Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education

Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. Paper presented to ITFORUM. Retrieved from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf%20