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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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)
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science
Journal or Publication Title:	IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, 2004. Proceedings.
Publisher:	IEEE
ISBN:	0769521819
Official Date:	2004
Dates:	Date Event 2004 Published
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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