TY - GEN
T1 - Realistic learning activity is not enough
AU - Carroll, John M.
AU - Borge, Marcela
AU - Xiao, Lu
AU - Ganoe, Craig H.
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - Through the past two decades, education in computer and information science and technology (CISE) has moved toward a model that pervasively incorporates programming projects and other engaging student activity. Realistic activities and materials are intrinsically motivating because they vividly remind learners of the possibilities for meaningfully applying knowledge and skills in the world beyond the classroom. A realistic activity, however, does not ipso facto reveal its own rationales, deeper lessons, cultural meanings and origins, or its roles in a coherent professional practice. In order for realistic activities to serve as effective learning opportunities, underlying rationale and expert thinking behind problem solving, core concepts and techniques must be made available to students (Collins, 1991; Brown & Collins, 1989).
AB - Through the past two decades, education in computer and information science and technology (CISE) has moved toward a model that pervasively incorporates programming projects and other engaging student activity. Realistic activities and materials are intrinsically motivating because they vividly remind learners of the possibilities for meaningfully applying knowledge and skills in the world beyond the classroom. A realistic activity, however, does not ipso facto reveal its own rationales, deeper lessons, cultural meanings and origins, or its roles in a coherent professional practice. In order for realistic activities to serve as effective learning opportunities, underlying rationale and expert thinking behind problem solving, core concepts and techniques must be made available to students (Collins, 1991; Brown & Collins, 1989).
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U2 - 10.1109/ICALT.2008.310
DO - 10.1109/ICALT.2008.310
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:52149110925
SN - 9780769531670
T3 - Proceedings - The 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2008
SP - 3
EP - 7
BT - Proceedings - The 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2008
T2 - 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2008
Y2 - 1 July 2008 through 5 July 2008
ER -