A Model for an Online, Global, Constructionist Learning Environment: Robotics Around the World
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Tonya Witherspoon, Karen Reynolds, Gina Copas, Mara Alagic, Wichita State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Atlanta, GA, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-52-5 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
Abstract: Robotics Around the World, a new online global course, was developed in response to Wichita State University's global initiative and the instructors' desire to expand a current robotics program to include global perspectives. The course models an online, global, constructionist learning environment, using LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics as the common denominator and tool for global exchange. The course was designed based on best practices of 1) online learning, 2) global education, and 3) constructionist teaching and learning. Instructors will share their model and the strategies used to build an online, global community of practice.
Citation
Witherspoon, T., Reynolds, K., Copas, G. & Alagic, M. (2004). A Model for an Online, Global, Constructionist Learning Environment: Robotics Around the World. In R. Ferdig, C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, N. Davis, J. Price, R. Weber & D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2004--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3083-3088). Atlanta, GA, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved January 20, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/13322/.
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