Resource Log #7 (Sources #37-42)

#37 “Authentic Learning Supported by Technology: Ten Suggestions and Cases of Integration in Classrooms” – This article discusses authentic learning and how it can be enhanced by technology. It also contains some good information about authentic assessment and it provides some examples of authentic assessment instruments.

Herrington, J., & Kervin, L. (2007, September). Authentic learning supported by technology: Ten suggestions and cases of integration in classrooms. Educational Media International, 44(3), 219-236. Retrieved February 24, 2009, doi:10.1080/09523980701491666

#38 “Forces of Nature” Website – This website is sponsored by National Geographic. It allows students to manipulate weather conditions to create virtual hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, and earthquakes. I thought this was a great example of a technology-enhanced authentic learning activity.

National Geographic Society (2009). Forces of nature. Retrieved February 25, 2009 from, http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/interactive/index.html?section=t

#39 “Editorial: The Components of Authentic Learning” – This is an editorial that was featured in the Journal of Authentic Learning. The author of this article has read much research about authentic learning and she has concluded that there are four basic principles associated with authentic learning. This article discusses and explains each of those principles.

Rule, A.C. (2006, August). Editorial: The components of authentic learning. Journal of Authentic Learning, 3(1), 1-10. Retrieved from Directory of Open Access Journals database.

#40 “Towards a Framework for Developing Authentic Constructivist Learning Environments in Semantically Rich Domains” - This article discusses the rationale for using authentic learning in Constructivist classroom environments.

Zaulkernan, I.A. (2004, May). Towards a framework for developing authentic constructivist learning environments in semantically rich domains. Knowledge Platform. Retrieved from http://www.knowledgeplatform.com/Content/Pdfs/constructivist_semantically_rich_domains.pdf

#41 “Meaningful Learning with Technology” – This book discusses how technology enhances teaching and learning in general. There is a section that specifically discusses how technology enhances authentic learning experiences. It also discusses the benefits of using authentic learning activities/experiences in today’s classroom.

Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Marra, R.M., & Crismond, D. (2008). Meaningful learning with technology (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.

#42 “Visual Knowledge Project Glossary” – This website is a glossary that provides several different, but related, definitions for several of the terms we have been learning about and discussing in our class. It includes terms such as authentic learning, constructivism, real-world learning, etc.

Georgetown University. (2002). Resources: Glossary. Visual Knowledge Project. Retrived from http://cndls.georgetown.edu/crossroads/vkp/resources/glossary/constructivism.htm