Teachers are facilitators creators. Wait, I am confused? Come
again?
Let me explain… (I am not that crazy!)
From a constructivist perspective, teachers
are creators. Teachers create content, and instill engagement for their
students so they can be successful. Technology is that mechanism that is the means of engagement. They are active participants and creators in their
student’s learning outcomes. Rather than being a passive play caller and
waiting to see what happens, they are proactive. Students are also creators, they create their own
experiences. These experiences equate to learning. This are hands-on
experiences that leads to students finding problems and then solving problems.These experiences create a sense of curiosity and excitement to learn.
A constructivist does not buy into a one size fits all approach to education. Education is messy and chaotic, yet in this chaos learning takes place. That is the goal of constructivism, to foster creative and critical thinking from students. Constructivism would shun having “ducks-in-a-row”, that does not fly! There are no ducks in this little scenario! Structure, repetition, no thanks! Learning happens when students are challenged, and can create experiences that are memorable and lasting. Constructivism is the abstract approach, like the ‘force.’ To be a technology Jedi master, we need to be one with the force. So, teachers we are always working harder to become better at our craft. So, what do we make of the ITSE Standards?
A constructivist does not buy into a one size fits all approach to education. Education is messy and chaotic, yet in this chaos learning takes place. That is the goal of constructivism, to foster creative and critical thinking from students. Constructivism would shun having “ducks-in-a-row”, that does not fly! There are no ducks in this little scenario! Structure, repetition, no thanks! Learning happens when students are challenged, and can create experiences that are memorable and lasting. Constructivism is the abstract approach, like the ‘force.’ To be a technology Jedi master, we need to be one with the force. So, teachers we are always working harder to become better at our craft. So, what do we make of the ITSE Standards?
Constructivists do not need any ducks or rows!
The ITSE Standards is a framework
that is easily understandable. These are not traditional 'standards.' like CCSS. They are the frameworks for teachers and
students. How as teachers we can create engagement with our students in form of
technology. The ITSE Standards put constructivism abstract theory into practice
when it pertains to the technology side of education. If you put the standards into practice or at least have an open mind about technology, you will be a technology Jedi master. (I promise!)
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