Multimethod Classroom Instruction as Applied Constructivism

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  • Title: Multimethod Classroom Instruction as Applied Constructivism: Redefining Pedagogy in the Web 2.0 Era
  • Author(s): Musonda Kapatamoyo
  • Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
  • Collection: Common Ground Research Networks
  • Series: e-Learning and Innovative Pedagogies
  • Journal Title: Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal
  • Keywords: Web 2.0, Ubiquitous learning, Tagging, Digital natives, Net generation, Generation Y, Co-creators Constructivism, Constructivist, Understanding pedagogy, Constructivist teacher, Social tagging and bookmarking, Technology affordances, Interactive applicati
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 3
  • Date: April 21, 2010
  • ISSN: 1835-9795 (Print)
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.18848/1835-9795/CGP/v02i03/40474
  • Citation: Kapatamoyo, Musonda . 2010. "Multimethod Classroom Instruction as Applied Constructivism: Redefining Pedagogy in the Web 2.0 Era." Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal 2 (3): 93-104. doi:10.18848/1835-9795/CGP/v02i03/40474.
  • Extent: 12 pages

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Abstract

The paper offers a constructivist theoretical approach to understanding my pedagogy using Web 2.0 applications for class instruction. Students in this ongoing research are described as co-creators of learning outcomes. Web 2.0 technologies which are abundant to students in class and outside provide an any-time-any-place learning environment through social networking sites, cloud computing, social tagging and bookmarking. Most of these applications are accessible through the ubiquitous device independent Internet. The research shows that while traditional teaching methods are still relevant for the type of students attracted to universities, the use of Web 2.0 applications to stimulates reflection and actively involves learners in their own construction of knowledge, which leads to powerful learning experiences.