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Constructivism 10: More Mindtools

In the context of mindtools, significantly, Jonassen et al point out that learning is not restricted to formal learning environments, and that learners can “acquire sophisticated skills and advanced knowledge in natural learning situations” (1998, p. 28). As we discussed last time, there are eight characteristics of constructivist learning environments. Computer-based technologies can be used as…

David H. Jonassen, with his colleagues Chad Carr and Hsiu-Ping Yeuh in Computers as Mindtools for Engaging Learners in Critical Thinking, (1998) proposes that learning is an active and creative process in that information is processed “mindfully” (p.30), since the learner not only collects information but also constructs a format for representing that information and transforming it into…

Constructivism 8: Challenges of Elearning

In the next article in this series, we’ll explore Mindtools in detail. In preparation, today’s post outlines some of the challenges of elearning in the Constructivist context. In 2001, David Jonassen argued that “most e-learning replicates the worst features of face-to-face instruction. So, it may be cheaper to ‘deliver’ knowledge over the Internet, but it will not be more effective” (“Interview…

  Earth and Moon from Mars orbit (not the Pale Blue Dot image) Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. This image of Earth taken from Mars’ orbit represents my theme today. While doing some house-keeping on my YouTube Favourites recently I re-discovered again an except from Carl Sagan’s work Pale Blue Dot. Rediscovered again? Are we going all Sam Beckett here? (No. Not…

Jess Jonassen, Ellyse Perry star in Australia’s third win | Cricket

[ad_1] &#13 &#13 Australia 220 for 5 (Perry 71, Lanning 48, Blackwell 35*) defeat New Zealand 219 for 9 (Perkins 52, Bates 51, Jonassen 3-33, Schutt 3-40) by five wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details &#13 &#13 Jess Jonassen’s a few-for stifled New Zealand’s top rated buy © Global Cricket Council&#13 &#13 Ellyse Perry flexed her batting muscle mass to support Australia to their third gain in…

'Trying to bowl faster and flatter' – Jonassen

File photo: Jess Jonassen has spent the off-season tweaking her bowling strategies © PA Photos Jess Jonassen has returned to the Australia women’s side with a rehabilitated left knee and a fresh approach to spin bowling. The 23-year old had undergone surgery in April, after the Women’s World T20, and one of her main objectives was “playing pain-free,” as her team prepared for their limited-overs…