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Using Technology Tools to Engage Students with Multiple Learning Styles in a Constructivist Learning Environment
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, , University of Minnesota, Morris, United States

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Orlando, Florida, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-58-7 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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Abstract: The purpose of this research study is to investigate the use of technology tools to support constructivist learning experiences in a pre-service teacher education reading methods course. Learning opportunities based on Kolb's learning styles model, are being used to support understanding of course content in the constructivist environment. Technology tools are being used during class presentations to communicate, scaffold, and clarify course concepts and content while engaging students with information. Technology is being used outside of class as a collaboration tool in mediating and negotiating learning between the instructor and students as well as between students and students. In addition to demonstration and application of reading methods, students' perceptions of their learning experience and understanding of course content will be considered in analyzing the effectiveness of technology used to address multiple learning styles in a constructivist environment.

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Solvie, P. & Kloek, M. (2006). Using Technology Tools to Engage Students with Multiple Learning Styles in a Constructivist Learning Environment. In C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber & D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2006--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1791-1793). Orlando, Florida, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 11, 2024 from .

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