Constructivism is understood as
knowledge that should be assembled by the learner and cannot be delivered by
the teacher. In other words students learn from hands on experiences that are
centered from the students themselves. However, teachers are able to assist
students by providing a hands-on approach for learning that will increase their
comprehension and retaining of information. In return the students are able to
apply the things they have learned to their everyday lives. It is important to
engage students in ways that will result in the retention of educational
content. And how else can this be done other than meeting them at their level
and interest! Integrating technology into the classroom allows students to use
devices where they can navigate through programs and websites to learn content
in a fun way. They can bypass the information they are already knowledgeable in
and focus on subjects or topics they are not as familiar with. It is evident
that children comprehend more when they are actively engaged and are
participating in things that interest them. Students can only pay attention to
direct lecture instruction for so long before they are overwhelmed and bored. Technology
can include cooperative learning, blogs, hybrid courses, digital boards, e-readers,
interactive learning websites and many others that enhance learning through
tech motivation.
