Learning is enhanced when it is accomplished in an environment of social connectedness. Doctoral learners must understand how community and social intelligence promote learning with technology. The role that collaboration can have for learning and the best practices for collaborating with technology when learning must also be addressed when creating a model of learning with technology. Considering the research surrounding both the psychology of learning in general and the psychology of learning with technology,

in this writing, you will expand and write extensively a complete model of optimal learning with technology, including discussion of the role of collaboration in the model and the manner in which the model fosters social networking or community.

Directions: Part 1 Write and provide extensive information of your model of optimal learning with technology. Include the following in your paper:

1. A clear statement of the setting for your model. For what age range or developmental stage of the learner is the model designed? What technological platform (e.g., e-learning, mobile learning, augmented reality) will be incorporated into the model?
2. A theoretic underpinning for your model of learning that is appropriate to the age range or developmental stage of the learner for whom the model is designed. What relevant theory(ies) from contemporary and seminal research on learning and cognition frame your perspective? (Benchmarks C5.2: Analyze and apply theories of learning and cognition.)
3. A research-based evaluation of at least two potential technological platforms that could be used to support your model of learning. Why are these technological platforms suitable for your model while others are not? In what ways could these technological platforms be applied to support your model of optimal learning with technology? (Benchmarks C5.3: Evaluate and apply technologies for learning.)
4. A research-based discussion of how your model of learning incorporates the theoretical underpinnings described above with the technological platform being used. How is your specific technology tool integrated into your theoretical underpinnings of your model of learning? (Benchmarks C5.1: Integrate psychology with emerging technologies to craft innovative communication and learning solutions.)

NOTE: Clarifies the thesis statement and solidifies supporting arguments.

Part 2 Write, in which you complete your model of optimal learning with technology, including discussion of the role of collaboration in the model and the manner in which the model fosters social networking or community. This section should flow naturally from the revised writing and information you provided in Part 1, so you may also need to revise your introduction and thesis statement to allow the ideas to connect. Include the following in your paper:

1. A research-supported discussion of whether and how collaboration takes place within your model of learning with technology. If your model does not include collaboration, provide a research-supported rationale for this decision.
2. A research-based discussion of how your model of optimal learning with technology fosters social networking or community. (Benchmarks C5.4: Create strategies for building community and social networking.)