Hi,
I apologize for any slurring or delays in this video. I am having a bad week this week. For those who do not know I am recovering from a spinal cord injury. I am noticing this week that not only are my extremities painful and difficult to use, but my speech and focus have been affected as well. I can usually hide it, but my students have pointed out to me this week that it is more obvious than it usually is. Thanks for your understanding. Below you will find the references for my blog.
Celeste
References
Horton, W. K.
(2012). E-learning by design (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
Simonson, M. R.
(2012). Teaching and learning at a distance: foundations of distance
education (5th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Spector, J. M.
(2008). Handbook of research on educational communications and technology
(3th ed.). New York: Taylor & Francis.
Hi Celeste,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to respond to your blog about Constructivism. I can relate to many of the things you connected with when reflecting upon what you read in the text and how you applied those same ideals in your classroom. I am an elementary school teacher but in the upper levels. Although I don't feel Constructivism is as prevalent in the primary grades, we do try to implement that teaching method to prepare our elementary school children for the next stage in their educational career and beyond. Children must progress and build upon what they already know. A consistenct progression of knowledge allows them to have a strong foundation and the ability to share and collaborate with others in small group, or in whole group discussion. Experience lends to more confidence. Our students need to build their confidence now so that they may continue to engage with others in the future! Thank you for your insights.
- Laurie
Great post, Celeste!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your health.....
I'm a huge Dewey and Vygotsky fan :) How might you apply their theories to online learning in your teaching?
Looking forward to your thoughts!
Doc
Hi Celeste,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your honesty and for a wonderful post. I heard a message from Joel Osteen this morning, he spoke about a young woman who had spinal bifida. His words about her were extremely encouraging because this young woman at the age of 10 years old told her doctors God healed her once before when she was merely a baby from this affliction and He was able to do it for her again. She was indeed healed and is working to help others who suffer from the same disease. All that to say I am praying for you and believing God with you for your healing.
As for your post, I am most intrigued by constructionists' view that knowledge occurs from how the individual creates meaning from his or her experiences. Thus, when creating a learning environment with this theory in mind it is necessary to ensure learning captures the learner in such a way he or she can derive meaning from what was presented. I believe having an understanding of these learning theories assists each of us as educators and future educators in developing methods that will fit the various needs of an array of learning styles.
Thank you.