Title :
Rethinking the Investigation Course in Primary School
Author :
Glezou, Katerina ; Grigoriadou, Maria ; Verginis, Ilias
Author_Institution :
Nat. & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, Athens, Greece
Abstract :
The investigation course functions as a framework for the introduction and exploitation of digital media in the didactic-learning process, focusing on alternative forms of experimentation, exploration, knowledge structuring, expression, collaboration and communication for students and teachers. In this study we present ldquoThe Peace Symbolrdquo cross-thematic educational scenario and activities as a pedagogic intervention by using the multimedia programming Logo-like environment MicroWorlds Pro with students of primary school. We attempt to gain more insight into and contribute to the discussion on some critical elements of planning, developing and implementing an effective constructionist approach.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; educational courses; multimedia systems; MicroWorlds Pro; cross-thematic educational scenario; didactic learning process; digital media exploitation; investigation course; multimedia programming Logo-like environment; primary school; Application software; Buildings; Collaborative work; Education; Educational institutions; Environmental management; International collaboration; Problem-solving; Programming profession; Testing; Investigation Course; MicroWorlds Pro; constructionist approach; educational scenario;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2009. ICALT 2009. Ninth IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Riga
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3711-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3711-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2009.132