More Group 1 Discussions

Learning Theories

• Much of the table is repetitive... can it be condensed into 4 categories, cognitivism, behaviorism, constructivism, social constructivism? I like the idea of "Mind Tools" at the bottom.
  I think it was neat that 2 of us gave the example of "Turn and Talk" as a constructivist teaching style.
  Thanks for putting it all together for us. It was easy for me to read.
• Also, the Computer Usage activities under Constructivism did not seem 'Computer' based. They were great activities, but should they be activities a student would do on the computer?

Lesson Plan Development

• Before I got my projector, that's how I would do it too! You have to work with what you are given. I do think the projector idea is better though. Keep asking your technology person at your school for a projector. I bugged mine so much that he finally gave me a projector and a stand for it to go on with an attached DVD/VCR player.
• I really like your assessment because it is a "constructivist approach" to assessment. I also like Candace's format of her lesson plan because it was very direct and straight to the point. Do you think you could number the lesson plan parts according to Dr. Wang's assignment for our lesson plan? That is the only suggestion I have. Google Earth is so interesting!!!!!