Entries Tagged as 'constructivist learning'

Expanded Learning in Providence – Video

November 20, 2011 · No Comments · 21st century classroom, Project Based Learning, video

How does the learning environment discussed in this video contribute to rigor in the classroom?  What new questions you have after viewing this video? “PASA utilizes a public-private approach to expanded learning, pairing school teachers with informal educators from community organizations to lead students in hands-on, inquiry-based learning. This expanded learning video was filmed to [...]

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Revisiting Promethean Boards (Smart Boards)

October 3, 2008 · No Comments · Promethean Board

I am out of touch in using these devices since I am not in classroom and I don’t use them on a daily basis. I am loosing touch with this  powerful tool, but I must admit when I had one in my classroom I found myself not using it to it’s fullest potential. I am [...]

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Preaching to the Choir

May 6, 2008 · No Comments · Instructional Technology, learning

I know as I write this I am preaching to a choir of followers.  I write this to help my thinking and hopefully someone who reads my thoughts will write a comment and push my thoughts.  I am taking a graduate course titled Interactive Design for the Classroom. My focus for the first week is [...]

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Discussion: technology as a tool for providing experiences and building knowledge

May 5, 2008 · No Comments · 21st Century, Instructional Technology, learning

Learning does become authentic when mixed together with your own experiences and own knowledge base.  What happens when a child’s experiences are limited and the knowledge base is limited? I teach in a high poverty rural schools with students have limited access to the Internet. It is funny they all have cell phones and MP3 [...]

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