Constructivism in Practice

When looking at this weeks resources and reading about generating and testing hypothesis, I think that they correlate with the principles of constructivist constructionist learning theories. Learning is an active process in which learners construct new ideas or concepts based upon their current and past knowledge. When using spreadsheets, data collection tools, and web resources students are constructing knowledge for themselves so that they individually understand what they are learning. These applications give the students many resources and choices to enhance their learning so that they can remember information that they are learning. As a student myself, I personally know that if I can construct information in a way that I understand, it is much easier for me to remember the information for longer periods of times. When students are given choices and the responsibility for their learning, they are more likely to stay motivated and engaged in the learning.