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<\/p>\nThe definitions that I resonated with the most was Jonassen\u2019s. His ideas align well with what many of us have been suggesting in this course. Technology is only as useful as the context in which it is planned. For it to be integrated meaningfully, we need to consider whether or not it is enhancing the learning experience for the student(s). As previously argued, we no longer assume that students come to school as \u2018blank-slates\u2019 waiting for their brains to be filled with knowledge from the teacher. We now appreciate that children of all ages come to school with pre-constructed knowledge that was built from their past experiences. The role of the teacher has evolved, and instead of solely telling students what to learn, we are providing them with opportunities and guiding them in the right direction to build on that knowledge and construct their own meaning. We do this by providing with experience to work collaboratively with tools and materials and giving them time to apply new skills and knowledge to real-life. Technology is a tool that supports the construction of knowledge and they \u201clearn with it, not from it.\u201d<\/p>\n
When designing a technology-enhanced learning experience in Math or Science one needs to first ask \u201cWhat do I want my students to learn?\u201d and consider tools, questions and learning engagements that will get them there. Teachers should plan essential questions that will initiate critically thinking about topics as well as draw out prior knowledge and misconceptions of the outcome(s). After, the appropriate materials, tools and equipment and a series of learning engagements can be chosen and planned for. Students should be given sufficient time to collaborate with one another to not only learn from each other but uncover misconceptions together. Thoughtful consideration needs to go into the technology used as it should elevate the learning experience by allowing students to construct their own knowledge, help them show what they have learned in a way that is meaningful, and\/or allow them to apply their knowledge.<\/p>\n
Here is a diagram I created that highlights what students will be engaged in during this type of design.<\/p>\n
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