The definition of technology that stood out for me was Jonassen (2000) definition. Specifically, these parts:<\/p>\n
” [S]tudents learn from thinking in meaningful ways. Thinking is engaged by activities, which can be fostered by computers or teachers. He believes that technology can support meaning making by students and that this happens when students learn with rather than from technology.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMindtools include digital tools that support knowledge construction, exploration, learning by doing, learning by conversing, and learning by reflecting.\u201d<\/p>\n
I believe that students need to collaborate and explore to construct meaning. Experiences should be connected to real world issues and be meaningful to the students. I also see technology being used a tool to assist students with their learning and it should enhance their overall learning experience. Science can be explored through using virtual reality (VR) environments to learn about various units. For example, if the Science unit was on Body Systems, students would be able to virtually explore the systems and have real-life experiences by using a VR system. This enhances the students overall learning experience rather than looking at the body systems in a textbook.\u00a0 It provides them with a visual learning experience where they can explore, inquire and ask questions, which is great for all learners as sometimes opportunities of going into a lab is not available at elementary level. It\u2019s also important to provide students opportunities to explore their own inquiries and collaborate with their peers. Passion-based learning would be part of this as it allows students to be critical thinkers, engage with one another and ask questions.<\/p>\n
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Jonassen, D. H. (2000). Toward a design theory of problem solving. Educational Technology Research and Development, <\/i>48<\/i>(4), 63-85. doi:10.1007\/BF02300500<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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