Where do you fall within the Behaviorist / Constructivist continuum? How does/could technology be utilized in your classroom? When is technology use appropriate?
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1. Closer to the Constructivist but do believe that students need drills and lots of practice to know their math facts. I believe that students that do not know their math facts often struggle with higher level mathematics.
2. I think that technology can be used to communicate with students to build relationships which are fundamental for learning.
3. I think that technology should be a tool that students have access to create their own knowledge.
Technology should be used when you think it will enhance your instruction and/or make your life easier. For example, when I facilitate a technology workshop, I often use a "pre-assessment" with participants prior to my meeting. I send them an electronic survey and ask them what their needs are. This enhances the power and relevance of my workshop AND it makes my planning easier :-).
I believe that my philosophy is very constructivist, however it is my methodology and practict that suffers from too much behaviorist practice. Technology is and could be used in almost every aspect of my classroom, from Music Theory exercises, to listening, to composition, recording and analysis. Technology use is appropriate at any time to facilitate the gaining of student understanding.
I lean more toward the Behaviorist side of the continuum when working with technology, though not by much. I use the "flash card" games to inspire my kindergarteners. The extrinsic rewards at that level work very well while the students are still developing a superego. In kindergarten, if spiderman likes it, it must be good. I use this type of "behaviorist" technology quite a bit in the classroom. I do flashcards/powerpoint with high frequency words and an occasional cartoon character/superhero. The screensavers have vocabulary words running as a banner. The students explore Brain Pop and Starfall during independent computer time. Technology can always be, is always, utilized in my class. Some of it is just older technology. A tape recorder is a great way to practice fluency and is what I use most of the time, but it can sound more polished an is more novel when working with a podcast.
As a computer applications teacher I utilize technology in the classroom all the time (Microsoft Office, Web Development etc.) The challenge I have is to provide/show the relevance to the students so they understand how this technolgy can be utilized during their educational/professional lives. I have found the students will be much more interested in learning if they understand how they can utilize the technolgy they are learning.
TECHNOLOGY IS JUST A TOOL! There is no "material" digital divide...the digital divide is in my pedagogical understanding...or lack there of. Integrating the tool it is the challenge. With that in mind I can match the technical tool with the depth of my pedadgogical understanding. Technology is way easier to integrate with a deep understanding of ways to get students to extend and refine their knowledge.
I feel like I fall on the constructivist side of of the continuum. Most likely this is due to my science background and understanding the importance of hands-on learning and inquiry. I use technology a lot in my classroom but...I want to make sure that I am using it most effectively. I would use it almost all day long if I had to and/or could. It is so appropriate...
I would like to say that I fall towards the constructivist extreme but I do use more behaviorist strategies than I would like. Technology use is appropriste when the it is being used as a tool to facilitate learning. Not any learning but learning that would be a different experience than traditional learning.
I am between 1/2 and 3/4 of the way to the constructivist continuum. I use it as a means of intervention for reading first and also as a center during our center time. Technology is appropriate to use anytime learning is taking place in a classroom.
I think I have been more of a behaviorist in the past, but I am in the middle of the road today. Classes such as this, are so helpful to help you close that gap and help one to venture out. Technology use is appropriate when it enhances and is purposeful to our most important commodity....our learners!
I feel I fall about mid-way. I think that technology is appropriate with any class as long as it is used as a tool for research and informational purposes.
I consider myself to be a constructivist. It is vital that students are active and have a role in creating their own meaningful learning experiences connecting to what they already know. One way to help students do this is through the use of technology integration. By using technology in a meaningful way, we are meeting students on "their turf." This is a central part of the constructivist paradigm. However, it should be noted that technology is not the end-all savior in education. We still need quality teaching and quality teachers. It is when quality teaching meets the meaningful and effective use of technology that magic can really happen in the classroom. I am looking forward to a great week here at tech camp, where I can learn some new tools and tricks to add to my pedagogy, in hopes of returning to school and breaking boundaries in the school year ahead.
I fluctuate between both behaviorist and constructivist. Technology is used in my classroom for fun, practice, and thinking outside the box. I think that technology is appropriate when it enhances and enables the learner to grow.
Technology can be utilized in many different ways in the classroom but there is a time and place for technology to be brought into the classroom. My thoughts are that you need to find a happy balance in the amount of technology. Technology is just a tool that can be used.
I feel that I fall closer to the constructivist side of the continuum. I would like to find more ways to use technology in our media center. I would like to use it to help the student be more engaged in their learning. Technology use is appropriate when used to enhance a students learning.
Children love technology. They love going on the computer, playing games, publishing their work and searching the internet. Many times in school there is not the computer classes available to show kids how to use the computer at an early age. This means as teachers we need to show kids how to use the computer. How to type without looking for every key. How to play games while learning math facts. If kids are exposed to tools like these, the excitement for technology increases.
1. Being dual certified in elementary and special education, I have trouble finding a spot on the constructivist/behaviorist continuum. As a special education teacher I find myself being predominately behaviorist because many things in this area need to be observable. However, as a general education teacher I see myself using much more of the constructivist approach. I guess I incorporate both into my teaching, but currently lean more towards behaviorism due to my field. 2. Technology can be utilized into my classroom many ways. One way I hope to use it most is to bring the real world into the classroom through virtual field trips and United Streaming. Also I will use technology for assistive technology, like recording books for my students to listen to, and using programs to read books to my students. 3. Technology use is appropriate in any subject area in school, and can be used in so many ways. I think it is important to make sure to let the content matter drive the way we use technology, and not allow technology use to be the driving force in the lesson.Technology is appropriate when used to enhance lessons.
William (Bill) made me think of something. When I facilitate my "Tech 101" workshops, behaviorist approaches often work best. When someone is learning PPT or Polycoms for the first time, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE is the best way. I know it's alot like Pavlov with the bell ringing experiment, but it does work best sometimes :-).
I think that some students must have lots of practice, so I do not think that we should throw away the behaviorists model completely. Some students build important dentrites through memory work that prove useful in many careers.
I feel like I would fall in the middle of the continuum between the two. I find that throughout the course of my day, some of my methods would be considered constructivist, while others would be behaviorist. I try to give my students as much of a variety as possible. Technology is used every day in my classroom by myself and my students. I try to incorporate technology whenever possible in my instruction. My students use use technology daily for projects, educational games, tech time, etc. I think that technology is appropriate any time as long as it does not distract from the learning. In should enhance learning, not replace it.
I feel that I am in the middle of the continuum. And even though I am not good with technology, I feel that it is very important in the classroom. I want to become more proficient. I could use blogging, webquests, and podcasts. And I know that this might be too many goals for just this week, but if we can network with each other, I would like to try to continue this learning experience throughout the school year.
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1. Closer to the Constructivist but do believe that students need drills and lots of practice to know their math facts. I believe that students that do not know their math facts often struggle with higher level mathematics.
2. I think that technology can be used to communicate with students to build relationships which are fundamental for learning.
3. I think that technology should be a tool that students have access to create their own knowledge.
When is technology appropriate?
Technology should be used when you think it will enhance your instruction and/or make your life easier. For example, when I facilitate a technology workshop, I often use a "pre-assessment" with participants prior to my meeting. I send them an electronic survey and ask them what their needs are. This enhances the power and relevance of my workshop AND it makes my planning easier :-).
I believe that my philosophy is very constructivist, however it is my methodology and practict that suffers from too much behaviorist practice.
Technology is and could be used in almost every aspect of my classroom, from Music Theory exercises, to listening, to composition, recording and analysis.
Technology use is appropriate at any time to facilitate the gaining of student understanding.
I lean more toward the Behaviorist side of the continuum when working with technology, though not by much. I use the "flash card" games to inspire my kindergarteners. The extrinsic rewards at that level work very well while the students are still developing a superego. In kindergarten, if spiderman likes it, it must be good. I use this type of "behaviorist" technology quite a bit in the classroom. I do flashcards/powerpoint with high frequency words and an occasional cartoon character/superhero. The screensavers have vocabulary words running as a banner. The students explore Brain Pop and Starfall during independent computer time. Technology can always be, is always, utilized in my class. Some of it is just older technology. A tape recorder is a great way to practice fluency and is what I use most of the time, but it can sound more polished an is more novel when working with a podcast.
As a computer applications teacher I utilize technology in the classroom all the time (Microsoft Office, Web Development etc.) The challenge I have is to provide/show the relevance to the students so they understand how this technolgy can be utilized during their educational/professional lives. I have found the students will be much more interested in learning if they understand how they can utilize the technolgy they are learning.
TECHNOLOGY IS JUST A TOOL! There is no "material" digital divide...the digital divide is in my pedagogical understanding...or lack there of. Integrating the tool it is the challenge. With that in mind I can match the technical tool with the depth of my pedadgogical understanding. Technology is way easier to integrate with a deep understanding of ways to get students to extend and refine their knowledge.
I feel like I fall on the constructivist side of of the continuum. Most likely this is due to my science background and understanding the importance of hands-on learning and inquiry. I use technology a lot in my classroom but...I want to make sure that I am using it most effectively. I would use it almost all day long if I had to and/or could. It is so appropriate...
I would like to say that I fall towards the constructivist extreme but I do use more behaviorist strategies than I would like. Technology use is appropriste when the it is being used as a tool to facilitate learning. Not any learning but learning that would be a different experience than traditional learning.
I am between 1/2 and 3/4 of the way to the constructivist continuum. I use it as a means of intervention for reading first and also as a center during our center time. Technology is appropriate to use anytime learning is taking place in a classroom.
I think I have been more of a behaviorist in the past, but I am in the middle of the road today. Classes such as this, are so helpful to help you close that gap and help one to venture out. Technology use is appropriate when it enhances and is purposeful to our most important commodity....our learners!
I feel I fall about mid-way. I think that technology is appropriate with any class as long as it is used as a tool for research and informational purposes.
I consider myself to be a constructivist. It is vital that students are active and have a role in creating their own meaningful learning experiences connecting to what they already know. One way to help students do this is through the use of technology integration. By using technology in a meaningful way, we are meeting students on "their turf." This is a central part of the constructivist paradigm. However, it should be noted that technology is not the end-all savior in education. We still need quality teaching and quality teachers. It is when quality teaching meets the meaningful and effective use of technology that magic can really happen in the classroom. I am looking forward to a great week here at tech camp, where I can learn some new tools and tricks to add to my pedagogy, in hopes of returning to school and breaking boundaries in the school year ahead.
I fluctuate between both behaviorist and constructivist. Technology is used in my classroom for fun, practice, and thinking outside the box. I think that technology is appropriate when it enhances and enables the learner to grow.
Technology can be utilized in many different ways in the classroom but there is a time and place for technology to be brought into the classroom. My thoughts are that you need to find a happy balance in the amount of technology. Technology is just a tool that can be used.
I feel that I fall closer to the constructivist side of the continuum. I would like to find more ways to use technology in our media center. I would like to use it to help the student be more engaged in their learning. Technology use is appropriate when used to enhance a students learning.
Children love technology. They love going on the computer, playing games, publishing their work and searching the internet. Many times in school there is not the computer classes available to show kids how to use the computer at an early age. This means as teachers we need to show kids how to use the computer. How to type without looking for every key. How to play games while learning math facts. If kids are exposed to tools like these, the excitement for technology increases.
1. Being dual certified in elementary and special education, I have trouble finding a spot on the constructivist/behaviorist continuum. As a special education teacher I find myself being predominately behaviorist because many things in this area need to be observable. However, as a general education teacher I see myself using much more of the constructivist approach. I guess I incorporate both into my teaching, but currently lean more towards behaviorism due to my field.
2. Technology can be utilized into my classroom many ways. One way I hope to use it most is to bring the real world into the classroom through virtual field trips and United Streaming. Also I will use technology for assistive technology, like recording books for my students to listen to, and using programs to read books to my students.
3. Technology use is appropriate in any subject area in school, and can be used in so many ways. I think it is important to make sure to let the content matter drive the way we use technology, and not allow technology use to be the driving force in the lesson.Technology is appropriate when used to enhance lessons.
William (Bill) made me think of something. When I facilitate my "Tech 101" workshops, behaviorist approaches often work best. When someone is learning PPT or Polycoms for the first time, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE is the best way. I know it's alot like Pavlov with the bell ringing experiment, but it does work best sometimes :-).
Bill
I think that some students must have lots of practice, so I do not think that we should throw away the behaviorists model completely. Some students build important dentrites through memory work that prove useful in many careers.
I feel like I would fall in the middle of the continuum between the two. I find that throughout the course of my day, some of my methods would be considered constructivist, while others would be behaviorist. I try to give my students as much of a variety as possible. Technology is used every day in my classroom by myself and my students. I try to incorporate technology whenever possible in my instruction. My students use use technology daily for projects, educational games, tech time, etc. I think that technology is appropriate any time as long as it does not distract from the learning. In should enhance learning, not replace it.
I feel that I am in the middle of the continuum. And even though I am not good with technology, I feel that it is very important in the classroom. I want to become more proficient. I could use blogging, webquests, and podcasts. And I know that this might be too many goals for just this week, but if we can network with each other, I would like to try to continue this learning experience throughout the school year.
1. I am closer to constructivist but in reading I have my students practice thier drills. The drills need to be multi sensory.
2. I use the smart board and audacity.
3. When it can empower students to take risk they would not otherwise.
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