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- TE2 Model
- Determine Workshop Methodology
- more meaningful learning outcomes that are likely to be used in relevant contexts
- more meaningful participation of the learner in the learner process
- more independent problem solving capability
- more flexibility in design activities
- more flexibility in instructional activities
- more acknowledgment of social and motivational factors in learning.
When developing a workshop, decide how your activities will work with your participants. The following are some methodology areas to consider .
Constructivism | Activity Format | Activity Determination | Download Workshop Form
I. Constructivist Approach
- There are advantages of following a
constructivist model of design. Wilson, Teslow, and Osman-Jouchoux
(1995) list the following possible advantages of following a constructivist
design model:
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II. Possible Activity Formats
1. Learner Centered
Focused on the learner characteristics, needs, and goals.
2. Hands-on
Allowed to participate in learning process.
3. Production
based
Actually produce a final product as a result of workshop.
4. Demonstration
The workshop moderator or volunteer shows how something works.
5. Showcase
work of others
Present existing products or projects of others (by student/faculty).
6. Direct
lecture
Traditional presentation of material by workshop moderator.
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III. Activity Determination
- 1. Learner Centered
We should tailor this for new technology users, like those who are nervous about letting students use the Internet as sources.
2. Hands on
Yes. We want to have lots of opportunities to practice so faculty members are comfortable showing their students the technology.
3. Production based
No
4. Demonstrations
Will have to demonstrate how to select and use web search engines plus Boolean logical operators.
5. Showcase work of others
Use my students' essays of the evaluating a web site essay and give out copies of the assignment sheet.
6. Direct lecture
No
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