Class Syllabus
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Description
Constructivism and Technology is a "hands-on," introductory course on constructivist views of teaching and learning.
This course will cover:
- The history of constructivism
- Constructivism as applied to the teaching of language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics
- The design of inquiry-based instruction
- Alternative assessment strategies that support learning
- The uses of technology in constructivist classrooms
Objectives:
Exploring Constructivism seeks to develop the following:
- A critical understanding of constructivism as a learning theory
- A critical understanding of the history and evolution of constructivism and its impact on educational technology
- An ability to evaluate and design inquiry-based lessons that employ technology
- A critical understanding of inquiry-based pedagogical strategies
- The ability to evaluate and develop assessment strategies consistent with a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment
Course Products
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Interactive Project in PowerPoint (Exploring Constructivism)
A Constructivist Investigation of the Geologic Timeline.
Please Note: You will download the entire PowerPoint project by clicking on the link above.
Constructivism and Technology Resource Guide
Interactive Web site (Exploring Constructivism)
A large resource of technology-based lesson plans. This web site also has links to topical articles about the fields of Educational Technology and Constructivism.
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