1. Technology-Using TeachersBy
David Pikler and Jason McCullough

2. Preliminary Survey
To begin our discussion, we ask that you take a technology survey

3. Constructivist vs. Traditionalist
Classroom Practice Traditionalist Constructivist
Classroom focus Teacher centered Learner centered (interactive)
Teacher role Present information Guide discovery
Manage classroom Model active learning Collaborator
Student role Store information Create knowledge
Collaborator
Classroom social organization Independent learning Collaborative learning
Individual responsibility Social distribution of thinking
Role for technology Drill and practice Exploration/knowledge construction
Direct instruction Communication (collaboration,
information access, expression)
Programming

4. Constructivist vs. Traditionalist
Classroom Practice Traditionalist Constructivist
Technology content Basic computer literacy Emphasis on thinking skills and
with higher-level skills application
building on lower-level skills
Assessment practices Fact retention Applied knowledge
Product oriented Process oriented
Traditional tests Alternative measures
Norm referenced Criterion referenced

5. Purpose of Survey
Do the practices of exemplary teachers match the literature of what teachers should be doing?
Does technology facilitate constructivist practices?

6. Methods of the Study People surveyed were from
All subjects (4)
computer (3)
science (2)
music classes (2)
They were from a variety of grade levels.
They had to fill out a similar application form

7. Results of the Survey
“Based on the results of this study, it appears as though no one technology resource or educational experience is necessary for exemplary technology use to occur.”
“Eleven of the 17 teachers in our study promoted at least some student use of student regulated learning strategies within their classroom”
“Our results suggest that although constructivist practices do not depend on the use of technology, technology may both support and facilitate these practices.”

8. Final Questions So how do you define exemplary technology practices?
Do you agree that technology facilitates best constructivist practices?
Do you think that technology is necessary for constructivist practices?