If learner’s perceptions are always influenced by their memories and theories and we have a unique set, what implications does this have for learning designers?

Implications this may present for learning designers I see being, is mainly the creative variety that will be necessary in an effort to reach the vast differences of student learning. B/c we are all so unique and if our memories are influencing our learning perception, which I do agree at times this is likely true, we do not all learn the same, we in fact actually all absorb and comprehend information differently a lot of the time. As a learning designer it will be important to remember the melting pot of elements in which the audience learns, and that learning does not have to be rigid, cookie cut, or flat. Learning will need to be creative, innovative, and foster the same from the learner. I have come across several teachers in my time who frowned upon students asking questions, or showing thought in another direction than the one they “wanted” so to speak. I feel like we should encourage questions, and thought provoking activity.

What technologies do we have that can enhance our capacity for remembering and predicting patterns? Should these tools be part of design learning experiences? Look like?

I think there are technologies all around us that enhance our remembering and predicting patterns. Technologies such as, v-tech learning games, to math software. I think the facilitator needs to appropriately evaluate the tools and determine if they would be beneficial to the learner. If so, then include in a learning design forum. As a learning designer developing material for the learner I could include using v-tech machines in the classroom to engage the learner visually and with what they already remember relating to their favorite characters, etc. Of course that is relevant to a younger audience. Same thought could be said with a more mature learner with similar technology like ipads.