Technology’s role in learning
- 2. THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN
EDUCATION
Educational reforms emphasis towards long-
term, meaningful projectc
technology can enhance student acquisition
of discrete skills through drill and practice.
This study
significant support for constructivist,
project-based teaching and learning
approaches
- 3. constructivist teaching Student involvement in
complex, meaningful tasks or projects at its
core
incorporating both higher-order skills, such as
design, composition, and analysis, and more
basic skills, such as reading and writing.
greater emphasis on teamwork and
collaborative skills
Heterogeneous roles as students tackle
different portions of the project
- 4. Adding to the students’ perception
that their work is authentic and
important
Increasing the complexity with which
students can deal successfully
enhancing student motivation and
self-esteem.
Making obvious the need for longer
blocks of time
- 5. Creating a multiplicity of roles
Instigating greater collaboration
Giving teachers additional impetus to
take on a coaching and advisory role.
An increase in their technology and
pedagogical skills
Greater collaboration
- 6. Lesson learned
Time must be devoted to developing
a vision
Adequate technology access is
needed for all students
Teachers need time to learn to use
technology and to incorporate it into
their own curricular goals
Easily accessible technical support
is critical
- 7. Cont…
The system should provide rewards and
recognition
Good curricular content must come first
The project should provide
opportunities for teachers to collaborate
with peers
Technology should be used across
subject matters and classrooms