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The purpose of this course is to present major theories of learning and cognitive psychology and discuss their relationship to the use of computers in education. Emphasis is placed on recent constructivist theories and their role in the design and use of educational technology in real world settings. The course is designed to: a) familiarize students with computer based learning environments or instructional interventions developed in a cognitive psychology framework and b) enable students to apply learning and cognitive theories in the design of instructional technology products. Readings will include theoretical expositions, empirical studies reported in books, journals or online publications, and case studies from the complex world of the classroom. The purpose of this course is to help students develop a deep understanding
of technology integration across the various content areas. Specifically,
the course intends to build an understanding of how technology can support
active and constructive learning in K-12 classrooms. Participants will
have the opportunity to explore a variety of technological tools and discuss
their applications in the various disciplines (e.g. literacy, mathematics,
technology). They will also discuss various other issues related to the
use of technology in educational settings, such as the digital divide,
gender and technology etc. Finally, participants will have the opportunity
to develop their own technology-enhanced curriculum units that could be
applied in their own classrooms or workplaces. Even though the course
addresses each content area separately, it recognizes and incorporates
the current trends towards interdisciplinary instruction. Therefore, many
of the readings and examples discussed in the course cross discipline
boundaries.
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