Multimethod Classroom Instruction as Applied Constructivism
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.