Below is a list of sources relating to six (6) different constructivist models of instructional design. You will be using several of these models in future learning units. Explore all six of the mode

Assignment instruction:

Below is a list of sources relating to six (6) different constructivist models of instructional design. You will be using several of these models in future learning units. Explore all six of the models using the resources linked below each one. You will select three constructivist theories (3)  to summarize using the assignment (see below).

Model 1:  Problem-Based Learning

• • • Problem-based Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • Problem-based Instruction  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Model 2:  Project-Based Learning

Why Teach with Project Based Learning?

• • • Intro Video (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • Article (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. | Video  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • Project-based Learning - What is it? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Model 3:  Inquiry Learning

• • • Inquiry-based Learning (document) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • inquiry-based Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Model 4:  Engaged Learning

• • • Engaged Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • Engaged Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • Engaged Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Model 5:  Discovery Learning

• • • Discovery Learning  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • Discovery Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • Discovery Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Model 6:  Case-based Learning

• • • Case-Based Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • Case-Based Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

   Directions

Create a graphic organizer you summarize three of the six constructivist models provided above. In summarizing, focus on identifying the main points of the source and any conclusions or recommendations from the author(s) make the summary understandable to someone who has not read the original source

You will submit TWO PARTS of this assignment using the Assignments Tool

PART 1: Submit your graphic organizer using ONE of the two methods below
OPTION 1: Upload a file a PDF file
OPTION 2: Include the URL of your graphic organizer in the text box in the assignment tool (Be sure to share your document as "public on the web").

PART 2: Using the text box in the Assignment submission form, write a brief (1 paragraph) reflection of something NEW that you learned from the readings and how this might influence your use of technology in the classroom.

 Some tools available for creating a graphic organizer

• • • OPTION: WebSpiration (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (register for a free trial account)

      • Creating a concept map with Webspiration: Watch Online (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. | Download Video

      •  Publishing your Webspiration concept map to the Web: Watch Online (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. | Download Video

    • OPTION: Install trial version of Inspiration or Kidspiration (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Click free trial)

      • NOTE: You would need to EXPORT your file in a format that can be opened by someone WITHOUT the software. Choose EXPORT from the file menu and choose Word Document, or graphic file format (GIF or JPEG).

    • OPTION: Prezi online presentation tool (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (register for a free account)

      • This is not specifically a "concept mapping" tool....but it certainly would allow you to create a concept map.

      • Tutorial modules about how to use Prezi are available at: http://prezi.com/learn/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

    • OPTION: Choose you own software

      • For those who are more adventurous and comfortable exploring technology options.

      • You should understand the basic idea of concept mapping...and many different types of software can do this to some degree. You pick your software and run with it.

      • You would need to create a "sharable" file that you would submit, so keep this in mind. Shareable formats include Word document, RTF document, PDFs, graphic image files (GIF and JPEG).

      • See list of both free and commercial products at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_concept_mapping_and_mind_mapping_software (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

      •  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Concept mapping on iPad

      • Make a Venn Diagram (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

      • There are several tools available for the iPad that allow you to create a "concept map"...you would be responsible for acquiring and learning the app

Additional Skill Modules

Exactly how and what you post to the forum will vary depending on which technology tool your have used to create your concept map:

• • • If you have used Webspiration, you can publish your concept map and post a link to the published version (see video above)

    • If you have used Prezi, you can get the URL for a Prezi using the "share" button and post a link to the Prezi along with your description

    • If you have used a software option (e.g. Inspiration or Kidspiration), then you will need to EXPORT your file in a format that can be opened by someone WITHOUT the software.

    • Choose a format such as Word Document,PDF, RTF document, or image file (GIF or JPEG).

If you need to create a PDF, here are some helpful resources on how to create a PDF:

• • • Create a PDF in Windows (there are many, many different ways to do this, depending on what software you have)

    • Create a PDF using CutePDF Free Software (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (YouTube Video)

    • Create PDF using PDFCreator Free Software (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (YouTube Video)

    • Convert a Word document to PDF online via pdfonline.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Website)

    • Need a few more options?...ask me...there are many, many, many different ways to do this...

Submit using the Assignment tool not the discussion tool.