Kategóriák: Minden - engagement - design - technology - constructivist

a Jody Joubert 7 éve

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Computers as mind tools

The utilization of computers as Mindtools emphasizes the role of learners as active designers rather than passive recipients of information. This approach leverages the deeper cognitive engagement required for knowledge construction rather than mere reproduction.

Computers as mind tools

Rationales for Using Computers as Mindtools

Cost and effort benificial

mindtools used to construct knowledge and apply to any subject


Mindtools are free and available software

(Un)intelligent tools

Mindtools rely on learner


Decisions and planning are the responsibility of the learner


Computers serve as catalyst for skills  

Knowledge Construction not reproduction

Constructivist use of teaching


process of how we construct knowledge is NB


Prior knowledge influences how we construct new knowledge

engage in external world



Distributing cognitive Processing

computers allow learners to be productive


goal of educators to allocate cognitive responsibility to learners



Learning with technology

Mindful engagement with tech


people control tools and learning by enhancing the PC capabilities



Learners as designers

People who design learn more that intended learners


Mindtools make learners think harder and more deeper

Using Computers as mindtools

Dynamic Modelling tools

Describes dynamic relationships

Expert systems

Computer programs that stimulates how human experts solve problems

Microworlds

Exploratory learning environments


Manipulate and create entities

System Modelling Tools

Complex learning


Concepts stated as factors


SpreadSheets

Numerical record keeping systems


used to amplify mental funtions

Semantic Organizational Tools

Help to analyse and organise


Semantic Networking

Visual screen tools

concept mapping

Spatial representations of ideas

Database

Computerised Record keeping systems


Electronic filing cabinets

Knowledge Construction Tools

Process of knowledge construction by constructing things

learning though doing

constructionism

Conversation Tools

Telecoms


online communications

learners communicate effectively


Programmes designed to  communicate and provide scaffolding


Support social constructivism

Hypermedia

Nodes

Video clips graphics or text


links info and network of ideas

Information Interpretation Tools

Search engines etc.

Visualization Tools

Help sensory systems

from mind to PC