Models in the Classroom

In this lesson, you will build your background knowledge on using computer models in classroom settings by watching a video and checking your understanding by answering a few quiz questions.

Quiz questions:

1 point

Which of the following is not a tenet of Papert's theory of Constructionism?

constructing social relationships

interacting with others

creating artifacts of social relevance

building relationships between old and new knowledge

1 point

Constructionism focuses on how learning is constructed during the...

design of learning artifacts

creation of learning artifacts

discussion of learning artifacts

all of the above

This paper "Why Model?" presents many good reasons why we model in addition to making predictions.

Reflection:

Build a definition of a successful Science classroom that integrates modeling and simulation. Tell us what you imagine a successful Science classroom looks like, how it functions, how the teacher and students interact, how the students interact with one another, and the role of computers. Post your definition to your portfolio in the "Final Project->Implementation Plan" area under the heading "What a successful Science classroom that integrates modeling and simulation might look like."

Foundations

Models in the Classroom