tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267407386698031160.post3884384139749766565..comments2013-03-31T21:25:26.409-07:00Comments on Spanish and Technology: Constructivism in PracticeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03498730895173164635noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267407386698031160.post-75637199777106495492012-09-30T22:52:42.254-07:002012-09-30T22:52:42.254-07:00Jeremy,
I think that direct instruction is also s...Jeremy,<br /><br />I think that direct instruction is also still the primary source of teaching. Although many schools want to see teachers moving on to 21st century skills, they also want to see teachers that have students performing above standards even more. Once we break that barrier with teachers, schools will see teachers effectively allowing their students to create student centered projects that do more than just use Microsoft Word to type out their findings. They will be able to explore other applications that will teach them much more.<br /><br />NakeiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130645376461857595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267407386698031160.post-75644688269476043202012-09-29T16:45:35.765-07:002012-09-29T16:45:35.765-07:00Jeremy:
Thank you so much for your response. In ...Jeremy:<br /><br />Thank you so much for your response. In all honesty I think I am in the same boat as you in terms of constructivism/constructionism. I have not studied either extensively to determine which is better. What I have found is that when I use PBL with in my classroom my students are more engaged and put forth a greater amount of effort. As a Spanish teacher giving student opportunities to engage in various scenarios cements understanding and proficiency. As an educator, I find PBL to be more fulfilling than paper and pencil exams simply because I get to engage with my students in inquiry dialogs and determine errors in thinking. <br /><br />Jaime Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498730895173164635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267407386698031160.post-84287020942227620652012-09-28T18:41:22.038-07:002012-09-28T18:41:22.038-07:00Hi Jaime,
I enjoyed your post and your thoughts o...Hi Jaime,<br /><br />I enjoyed your post and your thoughts on Constructivism. Have you thought much about which of the various types of constructivism/constructionism is the most appealing to you? I have not studied each type enough to say that one is better - in fact, maybe it's best to use them in combination. I was just curious what your opinion is.<br /><br />JeremyJeremy Conninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912490368420922445noreply@blogger.com