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ERIC Number: EJ839321
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Apr
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 12
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1090-1027
Implementing a Constructivist Approach in Higher Education through Technology
Taylor, Satomi Izumi; Hsueh, Yeh
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, v26 n2 p127-132 Apr 2005
The purpose of this study was to examine how incorporating technology into teaching methods (including the phases of organizing video conferencing sessions) promotes college students' construction of knowledge. Video conferencing technology via the Internet afforded an enriched environment in which students interacted with educators at different sites. The data analysis yielded four themes: the challenges of being constructivist teachers, thinking about thinking, the use of technology, and the importance of reflection. The use of online-video conferencing in conjunction with teacher education courses was an effective way to facilitate students' understanding of constructivism. Suggestions regarding implementing a constructivist approach using technology in higher education are also discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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