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Roe, Chris P. and Beynon, Meurig (2004) Computer support for constructionism in context. In: IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2004), Joensuu, Finland, 30 August - 1 September, 2004. Published in: IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, 2004. Proceedings. pp. 216-220. ISBN 0769521819. doi:10.1109/ICALT.2004.1357406
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2004.1357406
Abstract
The benefits of constructionism as a learning paradigm are widely recognised. Though the constructionist philosophy can be seen as applying to activities that are not necessarily computer-based (such as bricolage and concept mapping), its modern application in educational technology has been closely linked with computer use. In particular, Papert's work on LOGO programming in schools has both informed the original concept of constructionism and been a major influence over subsequent computer-based constructionist developments. This paper questions whether - despite these precedents - traditional computer programming is well-suited for the constructionist educational agenda. It argues that other approaches to computer modelbuilding, such as those based on spreadsheet principles, are in fact much better aligned to the objectives of constructionism. Building on this basis, it proposes that more effective computer support for the constructionist perspective is offered by Empirical Modelling (EM) within a conceptual experiential framework for learning (the EFL).
| Item Type: | Conference Item (Paper) | ||||
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| Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software | ||||
| Divisions: | Faculty of Science > Computer Science | ||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, 2004. Proceedings. | ||||
| Publisher: | IEEE | ||||
| ISBN: | 0769521819 | ||||
| Official Date: | 2004 | ||||
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| Page Range: | pp. 216-220 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1109/ICALT.2004.1357406 | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||
| Conference Paper Type: | Paper | ||||
| Title of Event: | IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2004) | ||||
| Type of Event: | Conference | ||||
| Location of Event: | Joensuu, Finland | ||||
| Date(s) of Event: | 30 August - 1 September, 2004 |
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