(1) Describe the Resource / Experience:
This week, I have been completing my editorial duties for our first WikiText chapter section. Our section focused on the controversies associated with constructivism. As the editor of this chapter, it was my responsibility to properly format all of our sources in APA format and to edit our chapter for originality. I quickly found that these tasks or responsibilities were a lot more difficult than they sound. During the process of completing these duties, I quickly became frustrated because I didn’t exactly know what I was doing. I felt like I was kind of “playing it by ear”. My first frustrations came from trying to decipher and format some of my group members’ sources/citations. It’s hard to format someone else’s sources. Then, I became frustrated while trying to use TurnItIn.com. I had to read the tutorial to figure out what to do because I couldn’t figure it out by the old tried and true “trial-and-error” method. I also had to chat with some of my classmates to figure some stuff out. However, at the end of the experience I felt like I had had an authentic “constructivist-oriented” learning experience.
(2) Lessons Learned / Applications for the Classroom / Recommendations for Yourself or Others:
Through these experiences, I learned that my students may become frustrated while participating in “constructivist-oriented” activities and that it is my job as the teacher to encourage them to persevere. Overall, I would recommend that all teachers, myself included, remember our own constructivist learning experiences and the frustrations, or “growing pains” as I like to call them, that often accompany this method of instruction and be mindful that our students may encounter some of these same frustrations in their learning. I would also recommend that all teachers continue to encourage their students when they reach this “frustration” point in their learning because I think the students will appreciate their learning more if they have to persevere and work hard in order to attain it. I think it gives them a type of “ownership” over their learning.
(3) Links to Readings, Resources, or Discussions:
These ideas directly relate to some of the “frustration” experiences that have been discussed in our class blogs. A lot of my classmates blogged about similar frustrations with completing and posting their WikiText chapters and about using the “Sandbox” feature to record notes.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Reflection #5
(1) Describe the Resource / Experience:
During my resource search this week, I discovered an article from the Journal of Special Education entitled “Constructivism: Principles, Paradigms, and Integration”. This article is about using a constructivist approach with children with learning disabilities. It also discusses the benefits of using the constructivist approach with children who are at risk for school failure.
(2) Lessons Learned / Applications for the Classroom / Recommendations for Yourself or Others:
Through reading this article I learned that constructivist-oriented strategies are very valuable classroom tools that can be used efficiently and effectively in classrooms with learning impaired students. I learned that using this approach with students with learning disabilities just requires more structure, guidance, planning, and preparation on the part of the teacher. I think this is an important lesson for me to learn because I have had several students in the past mainstreamed into my classroom from special education self-contained classrooms for science and math instruction. At my school, we use FOSS and STC science kits and Math Out of the Box math kits, so science and math instruction are the primary areas in which constructivist approaches are used. When these students were first mainstreamed into my classroom, I was a little intimidated and hesitant about using the kits with them. I often wondered if I should use an alternate approach to teach them science and math. However, after reading this article and its research findings, I feel more confident about using this approach with the students who are mainstreamed into my classroom.
(3) Links to Readings, Resources, or Discussions:
These ideas directly link to the following resource from my Resource Log:
Harris, K., & Graham, S. (1994, January 1). Constructivism: Principles, paradigms, and integration. Journal of Special Education, 28(3), 233-47. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ493005) Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
The ideas expressed in this article are closely aligned with the research I conducted for my Wiki chapter about the controversies associated with constructivism (see Sandbox 1.4 and WikiText chapter section 1.4 – “Today’s Controversies in Constructivism”). During my research I discovered that one of the major controversies associated with constructivism is that some experts do not believe that constructivist-oriented classrooms are effective for learning-impaired students. However, the information presented in this article suggests otherwise. This would have been a great source to use to further support the ideas expressed in our first WikiText chapter.
During my resource search this week, I discovered an article from the Journal of Special Education entitled “Constructivism: Principles, Paradigms, and Integration”. This article is about using a constructivist approach with children with learning disabilities. It also discusses the benefits of using the constructivist approach with children who are at risk for school failure.
(2) Lessons Learned / Applications for the Classroom / Recommendations for Yourself or Others:
Through reading this article I learned that constructivist-oriented strategies are very valuable classroom tools that can be used efficiently and effectively in classrooms with learning impaired students. I learned that using this approach with students with learning disabilities just requires more structure, guidance, planning, and preparation on the part of the teacher. I think this is an important lesson for me to learn because I have had several students in the past mainstreamed into my classroom from special education self-contained classrooms for science and math instruction. At my school, we use FOSS and STC science kits and Math Out of the Box math kits, so science and math instruction are the primary areas in which constructivist approaches are used. When these students were first mainstreamed into my classroom, I was a little intimidated and hesitant about using the kits with them. I often wondered if I should use an alternate approach to teach them science and math. However, after reading this article and its research findings, I feel more confident about using this approach with the students who are mainstreamed into my classroom.
(3) Links to Readings, Resources, or Discussions:
These ideas directly link to the following resource from my Resource Log:
Harris, K., & Graham, S. (1994, January 1). Constructivism: Principles, paradigms, and integration. Journal of Special Education, 28(3), 233-47. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ493005) Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
The ideas expressed in this article are closely aligned with the research I conducted for my Wiki chapter about the controversies associated with constructivism (see Sandbox 1.4 and WikiText chapter section 1.4 – “Today’s Controversies in Constructivism”). During my research I discovered that one of the major controversies associated with constructivism is that some experts do not believe that constructivist-oriented classrooms are effective for learning-impaired students. However, the information presented in this article suggests otherwise. This would have been a great source to use to further support the ideas expressed in our first WikiText chapter.
Resource Log #4 (Sources #19-24)
#19 “Technology’s Role within Constructivist Classrooms” – This article discusses a national study that is being conducted about technology and how it supports educational reform, especially in constructivist-oriented classrooms. This is a very interesting article and it gave me a preview of the types of things we may be discussing in this course as we progress throughout the rest of this semester.
Means, B., Olson, K., & SRI International, M. (1995, April 1). Technology's role within constructivist classrooms. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED383283) Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
#20 “Using the Concept Attainment Strategy to Enhance Reading Comprehension” – This article discusses using the “Concept Attainment” strategy within the classroom as a constructivist instructional strategy / activity. It discusses using the strategy to improve reading skills, but I think that this is a constructivist strategy that could be used in any subject area. I also think that technology could be used to enhance or modernize this strategy. This article was very interesting to read and I enjoyed it.
Boulware, B., & Crow, M. (2008, March 1). Using the concept attainment strategy to enhance reading comprehension. Reading Teacher, 61(6), 491-495. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ787678) Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
#21 “Constructivism: Principles, Paradigms, and Integration” – This article is about using a constructivist approach with children with learning disabilities. This article provided a new perspective of the constructivist theory. I thought it was very interesting and it directly related to the research I conducted this week about the controversies associated with constructivism.
Harris, K., & Graham, S. (1994, January 1). Constructivism: Principles, paradigms, and integration. Journal of Special Education, 28(3), 233-47. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ493005) Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
#22 “Noodletools.com” – The section of this website called “NoodleBib Express” allows you to type in information and create citations for sources. I thought this would be a great resource for the students in this class since we have to cite our resources in our resource log each week. I also think that this is a site that could be recommended for older students to use when they are writing research papers.
NoodleTools Inc. (n.d.). NoodleTools: NoodleBib. Retrieved from http://www.noodletools.com/
#23 “The Constructivist Consortium” – This website was created by a group called the Constructivist Consortium that was formed in 2007. The Constructivist Consortium is a group of educational technology professionals. This site features information about a conference called “Constructing Modern Knowledge: Computer-Rich Learning Adventures for Creative Educators”.
The Constructivist Consortium. (n.d.). The constructivist consortium. Retrieved from http://www.constructivistconsortium.org/
#24 “What Is Constructivism?” – This is a video found on TeacherTube.com. I think it is a good visual explanation/interpretation of constructivist teaching and learning. I found this video to be very inspirational.
Benally, E. (2008, January 5). What is constructivism?. TeacherTube. Retrieved from http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3ecd5a1c7a80773f01ec
Means, B., Olson, K., & SRI International, M. (1995, April 1). Technology's role within constructivist classrooms. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED383283) Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
#20 “Using the Concept Attainment Strategy to Enhance Reading Comprehension” – This article discusses using the “Concept Attainment” strategy within the classroom as a constructivist instructional strategy / activity. It discusses using the strategy to improve reading skills, but I think that this is a constructivist strategy that could be used in any subject area. I also think that technology could be used to enhance or modernize this strategy. This article was very interesting to read and I enjoyed it.
Boulware, B., & Crow, M. (2008, March 1). Using the concept attainment strategy to enhance reading comprehension. Reading Teacher, 61(6), 491-495. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ787678) Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
#21 “Constructivism: Principles, Paradigms, and Integration” – This article is about using a constructivist approach with children with learning disabilities. This article provided a new perspective of the constructivist theory. I thought it was very interesting and it directly related to the research I conducted this week about the controversies associated with constructivism.
Harris, K., & Graham, S. (1994, January 1). Constructivism: Principles, paradigms, and integration. Journal of Special Education, 28(3), 233-47. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ493005) Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
#22 “Noodletools.com” – The section of this website called “NoodleBib Express” allows you to type in information and create citations for sources. I thought this would be a great resource for the students in this class since we have to cite our resources in our resource log each week. I also think that this is a site that could be recommended for older students to use when they are writing research papers.
NoodleTools Inc. (n.d.). NoodleTools: NoodleBib. Retrieved from http://www.noodletools.com/
#23 “The Constructivist Consortium” – This website was created by a group called the Constructivist Consortium that was formed in 2007. The Constructivist Consortium is a group of educational technology professionals. This site features information about a conference called “Constructing Modern Knowledge: Computer-Rich Learning Adventures for Creative Educators”.
The Constructivist Consortium. (n.d.). The constructivist consortium. Retrieved from http://www.constructivistconsortium.org/
#24 “What Is Constructivism?” – This is a video found on TeacherTube.com. I think it is a good visual explanation/interpretation of constructivist teaching and learning. I found this video to be very inspirational.
Benally, E. (2008, January 5). What is constructivism?. TeacherTube. Retrieved from http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3ecd5a1c7a80773f01ec
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Reflection #4
(1) Describe the Resource / Experience:
During my resource search this week, I also discovered a Discovery Education video clip entitled “Using a Constructivist Approach to Teaching” on another students’ Resource Log Blog. This clip features a high school teacher who explains how she uses a constructivist approach in her own personal classroom and how it helps her students succeed in her room.
(2) Lessons Learned / Applications for the Classroom /Recommendations for Yourself or Others:
As for recommendations for myself and other classroom teachers interested in constructivism, I would suggest that we find other resources that provide true testimonies of constructivist teachers. I am making this recommendation because hearing another living, breathing teacher discuss how she uses a constructivist approach in her classroom and the benefits of its application made me feel less afraid of trying new things and more constructivist-oriented approaches in my own personal classroom. This video clip gave me the notion that “if she can do it, then so can I.” It made the whole process of using a constructivist approach seem less arduous and overwhelming.
(3) Links to Readings, Resources, or Discussions:
These ideas directly link to the following resource from my Resource Log:
Using a constructivist approach to teaching. ASCD (2001). Retrieved January 31, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
The ideas expressed in this video clip are also very closely aligned with the research I conducted for my Wiki chapter about the controversies associated with constructivism (see Sandbox 1.4). During my research I came across a website entitled “Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning” (see citation below) and this website argued that contrary to popular belief, constructivism does not mean that teachers have to reinvent the wheel and re-write all of their lessons in order to use a more constructivist-oriented approach to instruction. The information from this website gave me a feeling similar to the one I got from the video clip and it made me feel that using more constructivist-oriented approaches is a “do-able” task.
Educational Broadcasting Corporation. (2004). Constructivism as a paradigm for teaching and learning. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index.html
During my resource search this week, I also discovered a Discovery Education video clip entitled “Using a Constructivist Approach to Teaching” on another students’ Resource Log Blog. This clip features a high school teacher who explains how she uses a constructivist approach in her own personal classroom and how it helps her students succeed in her room.
(2) Lessons Learned / Applications for the Classroom /Recommendations for Yourself or Others:
As for recommendations for myself and other classroom teachers interested in constructivism, I would suggest that we find other resources that provide true testimonies of constructivist teachers. I am making this recommendation because hearing another living, breathing teacher discuss how she uses a constructivist approach in her classroom and the benefits of its application made me feel less afraid of trying new things and more constructivist-oriented approaches in my own personal classroom. This video clip gave me the notion that “if she can do it, then so can I.” It made the whole process of using a constructivist approach seem less arduous and overwhelming.
(3) Links to Readings, Resources, or Discussions:
These ideas directly link to the following resource from my Resource Log:
Using a constructivist approach to teaching. ASCD (2001). Retrieved January 31, 2009, from Discovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
The ideas expressed in this video clip are also very closely aligned with the research I conducted for my Wiki chapter about the controversies associated with constructivism (see Sandbox 1.4). During my research I came across a website entitled “Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning” (see citation below) and this website argued that contrary to popular belief, constructivism does not mean that teachers have to reinvent the wheel and re-write all of their lessons in order to use a more constructivist-oriented approach to instruction. The information from this website gave me a feeling similar to the one I got from the video clip and it made me feel that using more constructivist-oriented approaches is a “do-able” task.
Educational Broadcasting Corporation. (2004). Constructivism as a paradigm for teaching and learning. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index.html
Reflection #3
(1) Describe the Resource / Experience:
During my resource search this week, I discovered an article posted on someone else’s Resource Log Blog that I thought was very interesting. It was an article by David Perkins entitled “The Many Faces of Constructivism”. I found this article to be very insightful and it allowed me to look at constructivism in a different way. In this article, the author discusses the variety of approaches associated with constructivism. It talks about how instruction can be included under the broad umbrella of “constructivism” but look different with different teachers and in different contexts.
(2) Lessons Learned / Applications for the Classroom /Recommendations for Yourself or Others:
At the start of this class and before reading this article, I found myself examining my classroom instructional practices for evidence of constructivism. At first, I was questioning whether or not my practices that I considered to be constructivism were truly aligned with the information that I had read about constructivism. However, since reading this article, I have learned that constructivism can look different in different contexts with different teachers but still be considered effective constructivist instruction. As for classroom application, I have learned that ALL constructivism does not look the same, and I will be sure to remember this while evaluating the constructivist practices within my own personal classroom.
(3) Links to Readings, Resources, or Discussions:
These ideas directly link to the following resource from my Resource Log:
Perkins, D. (1999, November). The many faces of constructivism. Educational Leadership, 57(3), 6. Retrieved January 31, 2009, from Academic Search Premier database.
The ideas expressed in this article are somewhat aligned with the research I did for my Wiki chapter about the controversies associated with constructivism (see Sandbox 1.4). During my research, I discovered that some of the major controversies associated with constructivism revolve around what constructivism should look like in a classroom. Through my research I discovered that many people often erroneously believe that constructivism means loud, noisy, uncontrolled chaos, but that this assumption is wrong because constructivist classrooms are not necessarily like this.
During my resource search this week, I discovered an article posted on someone else’s Resource Log Blog that I thought was very interesting. It was an article by David Perkins entitled “The Many Faces of Constructivism”. I found this article to be very insightful and it allowed me to look at constructivism in a different way. In this article, the author discusses the variety of approaches associated with constructivism. It talks about how instruction can be included under the broad umbrella of “constructivism” but look different with different teachers and in different contexts.
(2) Lessons Learned / Applications for the Classroom /Recommendations for Yourself or Others:
At the start of this class and before reading this article, I found myself examining my classroom instructional practices for evidence of constructivism. At first, I was questioning whether or not my practices that I considered to be constructivism were truly aligned with the information that I had read about constructivism. However, since reading this article, I have learned that constructivism can look different in different contexts with different teachers but still be considered effective constructivist instruction. As for classroom application, I have learned that ALL constructivism does not look the same, and I will be sure to remember this while evaluating the constructivist practices within my own personal classroom.
(3) Links to Readings, Resources, or Discussions:
These ideas directly link to the following resource from my Resource Log:
Perkins, D. (1999, November). The many faces of constructivism. Educational Leadership, 57(3), 6. Retrieved January 31, 2009, from Academic Search Premier database.
The ideas expressed in this article are somewhat aligned with the research I did for my Wiki chapter about the controversies associated with constructivism (see Sandbox 1.4). During my research, I discovered that some of the major controversies associated with constructivism revolve around what constructivism should look like in a classroom. Through my research I discovered that many people often erroneously believe that constructivism means loud, noisy, uncontrolled chaos, but that this assumption is wrong because constructivist classrooms are not necessarily like this.
Resource Log #3 (Sources #13-18)
#13 “Constructing Knowledge with Technology” – Page 8 of this article discusses some of the controversies associated with Constructivism.
Dimock, K., Boethel, M., & Southwest Educational Development Lab., A. (1999, January 1). Constructing knowledge with technology. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED431398) Retrieved January 25, 2009, from ERIC database.
#14 “Constructivism and Technology: Instructional Designs for Successful Education Reform” –
This article discusses integrating constructivism and technology to improve student achievement and to more thoroughly meet National Education Goals.
Lunenburg, F. (1998, January 1). Constructivism and technology: Instructional designs for successful education reform. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 25(2), 75-81. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ577745) Retrieved January 29, 2009, from ERIC database.
#15 “How Technology Aids Constructivism in the Social Studies Classroom” – This article discusses the benefits of infusing technology into constructivist classrooms, but it also offers a variety of techniques for using technology in these classrooms. These techniques/ideas for using technology in the constructivist classroom include using multimedia/hypermedia, telecommunications, databases, internet projects, and much more.
Rice, M., & Wilson, E. (1999, January 1). How technology aids constructivism in the social studies classroom. Social Studies, 90(1), 28-33. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ588699) Retrieved January 29, 2009, from ERIC database.
#16 “Kids, Computers, and Constructivism” – This article discusses the link between constructivism and young children’s computer use. The research presented in this article discusses many ways young children use computers in the classroom, but it contends that word processing programs are the most compatible with constructivism because it allows young children to construct and express their own thoughts, ideas, and experiences.
Brown, D. (1996, January 1). Kids, computers, and constructivism. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 23(3), 189-95. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ532859) Retrieved January 29, 2009, from ERIC database.
#17 “The Many Faces of Constructivism” – This article discusses the variety of approaches associated with constructivism. It talks about how constructivism can be constructivism but look different with different teachers and in different contexts. I thought this was a very interesting perspective of constructivism and it really made me think about the varying ways I use constructivism in my current classroom.
Perkins, D. (1999, November). The many faces of constructivism. Educational Leadership, 57(3), 6. Retrieved January 31, 2009, from Academic Search Premier database.
#18 “Using a Constructivist Approach to Teaching” – This Discovery Education video clip features a high school teacher who explains how she uses a constructivist approach in her own personal classroom and how it helps her students succeed in her room.
Using a constructivist approach to teaching. ASCD (2001). Retrieved January 31, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
Dimock, K., Boethel, M., & Southwest Educational Development Lab., A. (1999, January 1). Constructing knowledge with technology. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED431398) Retrieved January 25, 2009, from ERIC database.
#14 “Constructivism and Technology: Instructional Designs for Successful Education Reform” –
This article discusses integrating constructivism and technology to improve student achievement and to more thoroughly meet National Education Goals.
Lunenburg, F. (1998, January 1). Constructivism and technology: Instructional designs for successful education reform. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 25(2), 75-81. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ577745) Retrieved January 29, 2009, from ERIC database.
#15 “How Technology Aids Constructivism in the Social Studies Classroom” – This article discusses the benefits of infusing technology into constructivist classrooms, but it also offers a variety of techniques for using technology in these classrooms. These techniques/ideas for using technology in the constructivist classroom include using multimedia/hypermedia, telecommunications, databases, internet projects, and much more.
Rice, M., & Wilson, E. (1999, January 1). How technology aids constructivism in the social studies classroom. Social Studies, 90(1), 28-33. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ588699) Retrieved January 29, 2009, from ERIC database.
#16 “Kids, Computers, and Constructivism” – This article discusses the link between constructivism and young children’s computer use. The research presented in this article discusses many ways young children use computers in the classroom, but it contends that word processing programs are the most compatible with constructivism because it allows young children to construct and express their own thoughts, ideas, and experiences.
Brown, D. (1996, January 1). Kids, computers, and constructivism. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 23(3), 189-95. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ532859) Retrieved January 29, 2009, from ERIC database.
#17 “The Many Faces of Constructivism” – This article discusses the variety of approaches associated with constructivism. It talks about how constructivism can be constructivism but look different with different teachers and in different contexts. I thought this was a very interesting perspective of constructivism and it really made me think about the varying ways I use constructivism in my current classroom.
Perkins, D. (1999, November). The many faces of constructivism. Educational Leadership, 57(3), 6. Retrieved January 31, 2009, from Academic Search Premier database.
#18 “Using a Constructivist Approach to Teaching” – This Discovery Education video clip features a high school teacher who explains how she uses a constructivist approach in her own personal classroom and how it helps her students succeed in her room.
Using a constructivist approach to teaching. ASCD (2001). Retrieved January 31, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Resource Log #2 (Sources #7-12)
#7 "TourMaker Software" Website - This website provides information about the TourMaker software. This software allows students to create virtual field trips to any place of their choice. This site also has a variety of free ready-made virtual field trips that can be accessed and used in any classroom.
Tramline. (2007). TourMaker Software. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from http://www.field-guides.com/tm/index.htm
#8 "WebQuest.Org" Website - This website provides background information about WebQuests and explains the steps involved in creating effective WebQuests. This site also offers a searchable database of free WebQuests that can be downloaded and used in any classroom.
San Diego State University. (2007). WebQuest.Org. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from http://www.field-guides.com/tm/index.htm
#9 "Constructivist Theory (J. Bruner)" Website - This is a website that discusses the history of Constructivist Theory and the principles its based on. I think this site provided some good background information about the theory and its creator.
Kearsley, G. (2009). Constructivist theory (J. Bruner). Theory Into Practice. Retrieved from http://tip.psychology.org/bruner.html
#10 "On the Road to Student-Centered Learning" - This newsletter contains articles that provide advice to teachers about creating a constructivist, student-centered classroom.
Burniske, J., Burns, M., & Dimock, V. (1998). On the road to student-centered learning. TAP into Learning. Retrieved from http://www.sedl.org/pubs/tapinto/v1n2.pdf
#11 "A Good Teaching Technique: WebQuests" - This article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of using WebQuests in the classroom.
Halat, E. (2008, January 1). A good teaching technique: WebQuests. Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 81(3), 109-112. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ785442) Retrieved January 24, 2009, from ERIC database.
#12 "Beyond Blackboard and into Virtual Communities" - This article discusses distance and online learning. It discusses the building and maintaining of online instruction from an instructor's point-of-view.
Cleaver, S. (2008, October 16). Beyond blackboard and into virtual communities. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 25(18), . (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ818962) Retrieved January 24, 2009, from ERIC database.
Tramline. (2007). TourMaker Software. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from http://www.field-guides.com/tm/index.htm
#8 "WebQuest.Org" Website - This website provides background information about WebQuests and explains the steps involved in creating effective WebQuests. This site also offers a searchable database of free WebQuests that can be downloaded and used in any classroom.
San Diego State University. (2007). WebQuest.Org. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from http://www.field-guides.com/tm/index.htm
#9 "Constructivist Theory (J. Bruner)" Website - This is a website that discusses the history of Constructivist Theory and the principles its based on. I think this site provided some good background information about the theory and its creator.
Kearsley, G. (2009). Constructivist theory (J. Bruner). Theory Into Practice. Retrieved from http://tip.psychology.org/bruner.html
#10 "On the Road to Student-Centered Learning" - This newsletter contains articles that provide advice to teachers about creating a constructivist, student-centered classroom.
Burniske, J., Burns, M., & Dimock, V. (1998). On the road to student-centered learning. TAP into Learning. Retrieved from http://www.sedl.org/pubs/tapinto/v1n2.pdf
#11 "A Good Teaching Technique: WebQuests" - This article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of using WebQuests in the classroom.
Halat, E. (2008, January 1). A good teaching technique: WebQuests. Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 81(3), 109-112. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ785442) Retrieved January 24, 2009, from ERIC database.
#12 "Beyond Blackboard and into Virtual Communities" - This article discusses distance and online learning. It discusses the building and maintaining of online instruction from an instructor's point-of-view.
Cleaver, S. (2008, October 16). Beyond blackboard and into virtual communities. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 25(18), . (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ818962) Retrieved January 24, 2009, from ERIC database.
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