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Group 3 1st Report
Group 3 1st Report
Receive information.
Understand the instruction for computer activity
Retain/keep in mind the information and rules for computer activity
Apply the knowledge and rules during the process of computer
learning.
The computer:
SIMULATION PROGRAMS
Simulation software materials are another kind of software that is
constructivist in nature. These simulation software:
Teaches strategies and rules applied to real-life problems/situations.
Asks students to make decision on models or scenarios.
Allows students to manipulate elements of model and get the
experience of the effects of their decisions.
INSTRUCTIONAL GAMES
Instructional computer games add the elements of competition
and challenge.GeoSafari is an example of instructional games. Learning
outcomes can be achieved along simple memorization of information,
keyboarding skills, cooperation and social interaction.
CONCLUSION
The computer is atutor in this new age of learning. It does not
replace the teacher. Also, computer activities are not the end-all of
learning since they have to conform to the lessons/curriculum. Integrating
computer is the new task of teacher.
LESSON 11
In this lesson, we shall again look at the computer, but this time
from another perspective the computer as the teachers handy-tool. It can
in fact support the constructivist and social constructivist paradigms of
constructivist learning.
Constructivism was introduced by Piaget (1981) and Bruner
(1990). They gave stress to knowledge discovery of new
meaning/concepts/principles in the learning process.
Social constructivism iof knowledge is an effort to show that the
construction of knowledge is governed by social, historical and cultural
contexts.
The psychologist Vygotsky stressed that learning is affected by
social influences.He suggested the interactive process in learning. Dewey
sees language as a medium for social coordination and adaption.
Learning Framework
Assumption
Definition of Learning
Learning Strategies
General Orintation
Example
Constructivism
Knowledge is
constructed by the
individual
Students build their
own learning
Gather unorganized
information to create
new concept/principle
Personal discovery of
knowledge
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Social Constructivism
Knowledge is
constructed within a
social text
Students build
knowledge influenced
by the social context
Exchange and share
form ideas, stimulates
thinking
Students discuss and
discover meanings
Two alternative job
offers
Option 1 8 hrs./day
for 6 days/week
Option 2 9 hrs./day
for 5 days/week
Informative Tool
The computer can provide vast amounts of information in various
forms, such as texts, graphics, sound, and video. The Internet itself
provides an enormous database from which users can access global
information resources. The Internet on Education can be sourced for kinds
of educational resources on the Internet.
Constructive Tool
The computer itself can be used for manipulating information,
visualizing ones understanding, and building new knowledge. The
Microsoft Word computer program is a desktop publishing software that
allows users to organize snd present their ideas in attractive formats.
Co-constructive Tool
Students can use constructive tools to work cooperativey and
construct a shared understanding of new knowledge. The ComputerSupported International Learning Environments (CSILE) is an example of
an integrated environment developed by the Ontario Institute for Studies
in Education. Within CSILE, students can enter their ideas in notes and
respond to each others ideas.
Situating Tool