Constructivism Agenda

Constructivism Agenda
Monday, March 5, 2000 - 3:30 - 7:00 - SAD #44 Central Office (superintendent's place)

Essential Question: How can instruction with technology demonstrate constructivist principles?

Online Resources

eMINTS Constructivism Resources: http://resources.emints.org/modresources/links/constructivism.shtml

Western Maine Constructivism Resources: http://region6.mainelearns.org/Constructivism.html

Western Maine Instructivism Resources: http://region6.mainelearns.org/instructivism.html

Western Maine Inquiry Resources: http://region6.mainelearns.org/inquirylearning.html

Western Maine Process Skills Resources: http://region6.mainelearns.org/processskills.html

Sign-in, Connectivity & Session Starter (10)

Establish Session Goal (10)

• Learners will be able to summarize eMINTS program components.
• Learners will understand the elements of the eMINTS instructional model.
• Learners will understand the basic elements of constructivism.
• Learners will identify the difference between a direct-instruction lesson-plan format and a constructivist lesson-plan format.
• Learners will develop a list of curriculum topics that could become inquiry-based lessons.

eMINTS Program Components (15)

• Technology

• Instructional Practices

• Professional Development & Classroom Visits

• School-based Teams

• Evaluation

eMINTS Instructional Model (15)

• High-quality Lesson Design

• Inquiry-based Learning

• Classroom Community

• Powered by Technology

Hands-on Activity: Save Fred! (30)

Constructivism (60)

Six Principles of Constructivism

Constructivism in the Technology Classroom

Standards-based Instruction (60)

ISTE NETS-S
http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_stands.html

Profiles for Technology Literate Students
http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_profiles.html

NETS-S Performance Indicators Grades 3-5
http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_profile-35.html

NETS-S Performance Indicators Grades 6-8
http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_profile-68.html

NETS-S Performance Indicators Grades 9-12
http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_profile-912.html

Closing (10)

Classroom Visits - Thursday & Friday, March 8 & 9

PLCs (Professional Learning Communities)

Samoset Professional Development Institute

Registration: http://www.createsurvey.com/c/46093-U291oy/

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Last updated: March 4, 2007