khayden@sdcoe.k12.ca.us
(760)
432-2302
Classroom Teacher (pilot projects)
Educational Technology Teacher Specialist (Support teacher use of technology)
Research (Use of videoconferencing in Constructivist Learning Environments.)
Recommendations for use of videoconferencing and constructivist pedagogy.
(President's Technology Initiative, SCANS Report, Office of Technology Assessment)
Teacher perceptions determine use of technology (Instructionist / constructivist)
"Talking Head" should be avoided
Shared Electronic Document could be a powerful real-world tool.
Characteristics of Videoconferencing that support constructivist learning
- Synchronous connections between students and experts, peers, locations
- Students develop questions
- Students working in teams on authentic tasks
- Students interact synchronously to gain understandings and interpretations
- Students are in charge of their learning
- Students access primary source information
- Use of online suite of communication tools
- Students discuss, compare, and present to remote partners
Critical Strategies for success
- Content must be considered first
- Technical support (set-up, testing, troubleshooting)
- Access (dedicated lines, classroom access)
- Hardware and Software (Easy to use equipment, back up plans)
- Staff Development (Hands-on practice, train students, curriculum integration)
- Upgrades and costs (ongoing evaluation of needs)
Bat Project (NECC '98 Workshop Activity)
CoVis Projects (Learning Through Collaboration)
COE Projects (Sony Centers; SeaWorld Partnership; Pac Bell)
SDSU Workshop | Kathy Hayden Home Page | Videoconferencing Resources