tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205050515919769771.post7794906145496918842..comments2012-09-30T18:56:37.346-07:00Comments on EdTech in the 21st Century: Constructivist versus ConstructionistDNadlonekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831480297560992970noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205050515919769771.post-36189483291643223082012-03-25T12:01:07.661-07:002012-03-25T12:01:07.661-07:00The constructivist theory is all the rage at our m...The constructivist theory is all the rage at our middle school. Project based learning has been introduced in my computer applications class in the form of two applications that promote drawing. The first, SweetHome 3D lets you draw rooms in a home, complete with garage, porch, whatever you want to draw virtually on 3D graph paper. The second application is SketchUp which encourages the student to sketch just about anything. I have found that the boys in 4th through 7th grade in our middle school really appreciate that computer rotation is not just about typing. These two applications on the MacBook laptops encourage project based learning.Mrs. Ruetenikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556288549044899408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205050515919769771.post-45371583610177476992012-03-24T13:46:41.250-07:002012-03-24T13:46:41.250-07:00Emily-
While I think PBL naturally fits into scie...Emily-<br /><br />While I think PBL naturally fits into science, I think you could implement it within English. There are many resources on the internet, in which you can write to other students from around the world. I think implementing activities in which students write for authentic reasons will be the biggest bang for your buck. I went to a technology conference the other week and I found a lot of resources. While I have not had time to sit and look through them, one resource you might want to check out is: www.drhowie.com . On this website, you will find many resources about collaborating and conferencing. Maybe something would work for you. I believe he has the presentation he presented at the CUE conference on his website. Hope this resource can inspire you!DNadlonekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831480297560992970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205050515919769771.post-22787759358947622712012-03-23T05:06:38.209-07:002012-03-23T05:06:38.209-07:00I also thought that Smog City was an interesting w...I also thought that Smog City was an interesting web resource to use. I think it's important for students to see what can really happen if we continue to make certain choices. The interactive site also keeps them engaged and wanting to come back for more. <br /><br />Several of the web resources that were offered in this week's chapter were related to science due to the fact that it was discussing hypotheses. However, I'm really trying to figure out how to coordinate one of those sites to my English class without losing too much of the English aspect. I suppose I could attempt to co-plan with the science teachers to see what we could come up with!Emily Partykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636359515454233218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205050515919769771.post-4044353357657624472012-03-22T15:28:53.535-07:002012-03-22T15:28:53.535-07:00Great comment on how constructionist approaches do...Great comment on how constructionist approaches do not have to be over the top. I often find myself trying to think outside the box and develop this elaborate, complex lesson plans. However, as you point out, there is value in taking the simplistic route every now again. Thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />- Alex VeltzAVP4MVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919762938739784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205050515919769771.post-49807629410706065642012-03-22T15:28:13.304-07:002012-03-22T15:28:13.304-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.AVP4MVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919762938739784085noreply@blogger.com