Constructivism

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Session Resources

Introduction to Constructivism

Constructivism in the Technology Classroom
http://www.emints.org/xmodres/activities/constructivism.html

Steed, M., Clark, B. & Nocente, N. Theoretical Considerations: Constructivism. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum.
http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/techcur/THEORY/constructivism.htm

Burns, M., Heath, M., & Dimock, V. (1998). Constructivism and Technology: On the Road to Student-Centered Learning. TAP into Learning. 1(1).
http://www.sedl.org/pubs/tapinto/v1n1.pdf

Standards-based Instruction

ISTE NETS-S
http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_stands.html

Profiles for Technology Literate Students
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/Profiles/NETS_for_Students_2007_Profiles.htm
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS-S_2007_Student_Profiles.pdf

General Resources

Concept to Classroom. (2004). Workshop: Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning.
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index.htm

Concept to Classroom. (2004). Workshop: Inquiry-based Learning.
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/inquiry/index.html

Dimock, V., and Boethel, M. (1999). Constructing Knowledge with Technology. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.
http://www.sedl.org/pubs/tec27/nonflash.html

Adams, S., & Burns, M. (1999). Connecting Student Learning and Technology. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.
http://www.sedl.org/pubs/tec26/flash.html

Collier, C., Johnson, J., Nyberg, L. & Lockwood, V. Learning Science Through Inquiry: FAQs about Inquiry. Anneberg Media.
http://www.learner.org/channel/workshops/inquiry/resources/faq.html

Miami Musseum of Science. (2001). Constructivism and the 5E's.
http://www.miamisci.org/ph/lpintro5e.html

Steed, M., Clark, B. & Nocente, N. Theoretical Considerations: Constructivism. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum. University of Alberta
http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/techcur/THEORY/constructivism.htm

Burns, M., Heath, M., & Dimock, V. (1998). Constructivism and Technology: On the Road to Student-Centered Learning. TAP into Learning. 1(1). Southwest Educational Developmental Laboratory.
http://www.sedl.org/pubs/tapinto/v1n1.pdf

Ryder, M. Constructivism. University of Colorado, School of Education.
http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~mryder/itc_data/constructivism.html
Various resources related to constructivism.

On Purpose Associates. (2001). Constructivism. Funderstanding
http://www.funderstanding.com/constructivism.cfm

Maryland Collaborative for Teacher Preparation. (2001). Essays on Constructivism and Education.
http://www.towson.edu/csme/mctp/Essays.asp

Murphy, E. (1997). Constructivism: From Philosophy to Practice.
http://www.cdli.ca/~elmurphy/emurphy/cle.html

Nolte, M. (1997). Constructivism.
http://hagar.up.ac.za/catts/learner/mignon/construct.html

Reviewed June 3, 2009.