Computers and other technology devices really add a tremendous amount of interest and energy to curriculum based learning. For example, instead of pencil and paper or drill and practice routines, the use of technology can cater to all of the multiple intelligences in which promote student learning. In addition, technology can create a constructivist learning environment by allowing students to build and develop their own understanding of classroom objectives. Finally, technology also promotes cooperative learning environments and team development that prepares students to problem solve real world problems.
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Cean, I so agree with you comments on constructivism. With the use of technology the teacher and the computer become partners facilitating learning. In reality a teacher can assess the same learning with pencil and paper in a friendly paperless environment.
I love the computer age in the educational environment! :O) It has facilitated instruction as well as assessment. This leaves more time free for me to work towards providing a more rich constructivist curriculum. Students are automatically drawn to computers and they increase student engagement when integrated properly. I still remember the old "computer lab" days when most teachers signed up for a slot to have another "prep" period while the kids played games. Those days....thank goodness...are becoming things of the past. There is so much more available on the Internet with the virtual reality and simulations that are soooo valuable for providing experiences for our students.
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