Knowledge Lair

Lesson 3.

"Technology makes the world a new place"

In traditional perspectives technology serves as source, productivity tool and a presenter of knowledge. In the constructivist perspective, the roles of technology in learning are: Technology as tools to support knowledge construction as information vehicles for exploring knowledge to support learning-by-constructing, as context to support learning-by-doing, as a social medium to support learning by conversing and as intellectual partner to support learning-by-reflecting.

“Whether used from the traditional or constructivist point of view, when used effectively, research indicates that technology increases student’ learning, understanding and achievement but also augment motivation to learn, encourages collaborative learning and supports the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.”