"Online Learning in Harmony" by Kimberly Ketterer
The author details that one exciting effect of bringing the Internet into classrooms is that it allows for a co-mingling of two different teaching philosophies, behaviorist and constructionist. She talks about how technology can allow for incorporating drill-and-practice lessons as well as exploratory and collaborative experiences.
Is there a need for drill-and-practice lessons in the classroom? I think there is, especially for those students who do not catch on as quickly as others, and for some areas of math, such as the multiplication tables. Technology provides a "sexier" way to deliver this type of content, which can tend to be boring. Making this practice fun ensures that all students will have a solid base upon which to build.
Is it important for students to be able to use the computer/Internet collaboratively? As we've seen, technology is in all areas of our life. It is probable that this is a workplace skill that students will need in the future and collaborative assignments are a great place to hone this skill.
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