January 20th
Software that is Constructivist
·Open-ended - Microsoft Word, Inspiration, PC Logo, Video games (Halo, the Sims), Power Point.
Behaviourist software is...
·Not open-ended- drill and kill, Typing tutors, Rabbit games, number munchers
·Remedial
All learning takes place in three ways
1.Individually
2.Collaboratively/Cooperatively
Cooperative Learning:
·Most recommended
·Develops communication skills
·Develops higher order thinking skills
·Develops positive self-esteem
·Develops social awareness
·Creates motivation
·Group work develops tolerance
·All of these are real world skills
3.Competitively à Set ground rules, mix it up so everyone has a chance at winning, sometimes there doesn’t have to be a winner or a loseràdon’t let kids pick teams
Thanks To Kyle H. for posting his notes!!
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