Task 3 - Readings & Resources

Teacher recommended readings

Textbook

• • Howland, J.L., Jonassen, D. & Marra, R.M. (2012). Meaningful learning with technology. Boston: Pearson Education Inc.

    • Chapter 3 - Experimenting with technologies

    • Chapter 4 - Designing with technologies

    • Chapter 8 - Modelling with technologies

    • Chapter 9 - Visualizing with technologies

    • Chapter 10 - Assessing meaningful learning and teaching with technologies

Working in team / collaboration articles

• • Kelly, R. (n.d.). Student collaboration in the online classroom. Faculty Focus special report. Retrieved 02/02/2012 from Faculty Focus website: http://www.facultyfocus.com/free-reports/student-collaboration-in-the-online-classroom

  • Morris, T. (2005). Working in teams: the whole is greater then the sum of its parts. Retrieved 01/02/2012 from: http://terrymorris.net/teamwork/index.htm

Authentic / Project-based learning articles

• • Blue Gum School. (2011). The best way to learn. Retrieved 30/01/2011 from : http://www.bluegum.act.edu.au/about/authentic_learning.htm

  • Bucklands Beach Intermediate School. (2009). Learning to learn in the 21st century - Ian Fox. Retrieved 11/02/2012 from: http://www.bbi.school.nz/philosophy/learningtolearn.html

  • Cushman, K. (2012). How project-based learning develops drive and mastery. Retrieved 02/02/2012 from creative educator website: http://creativeeducator.tech4learning.com/v09/articles/How_Project-Based_Learning_Develops_Drive_And_Mastery

  • Dweck, C.S. (2010). Even Geniuses work hard. [Online article]. Educational Leadership 86(1). Retrieved 30/12/2010 from ASCD website: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept10/vol68/num01/Even-Geniuses-Work-Hard.aspx

  • Educational Broadcasting Corporation. (2004). Concept to classroom. Workshop: constructivism as a paradigm for teaching and learning. Retrieved 10/01/2011 from: http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index.html

  • Herrington. J. & Kervin, L (2007). Authentic learning supported by technology: 10 suggestions and cases of integration in classrooms. Retrieved 10/01/2011 from: http://murdoch.academia.edu/JanHerrington/Papers/93056/Authentic_learning_supported_by_technology_10_suggestions_and_cases_of_integration_in_classrooms

  • Jonassen, D.H. (1994). Technology as cognitive tools: Learners as designers. ITForum. Retrieved 16/07/2011 from: http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/paper1/paper1.html

  • Postman, N. & Weingartner, C. (1971). Teaching as a subversive activity. Retrieved from: http://iwcenglish1.typepad.com/Documents/Postman_Teaching_As_Subversive_Activity.pdf

  • The Innovative Educator. (2011). What if kids designed their learning? Here are some resources to get started. Retrieved 30/1/2011 from: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-if-kids-designed-their-learning.html