Learning Activity #2

1. Who introduced constructivism?
Ans: Jean Piaget and Jerome Bruner were the one who introduced constructivism

2. This is an effor to show that the construction of knowledge is governed by social, historical and cultural contexts.
Ans: Social Constructivism

3. Who stressed that learning is affected by social influences?
Ans: Lev Vygotsky stressed that learning is affected by social influences.

4. Give the five ways on how the teacher can employ the computer and discuss each.
Ans: The 5 ways are the ff:
1. Computer as an information tool meaning computer can provide vast amounts of information in various form
2. Computer as a constructive tool means that it can be used for manipulating information, building new knowledge and visualizing one's understanding.
3. Co-constructive tools which means that students can use this a tool to work cooperatively and construct a shared understanding of new knowledge.
4. Situating Tool- by means of virtual of virtual reality (RS) extension systems, the computer can create 3-D images on display to give the user the feeling that are situated in a virtual environment.
5. Communication Tool which means that computer serves as a tool for communication.