Chapter#1 Meaningful Learning Model

How to use technology to promote two characteristics from the model of meaningful learning 

The authentic characteristic from the model of meaningful learning can be promoted with technology by many different ways. Nowadays the Internet allows us to develop real life activities and exercises about real-life situations. An excellent way to do this is by using Web 2.0 tools that are websites that include blogs, wikis, and social networks. When I tutored students in math I used Web 2.0 tools with my students and they were able to realize that without noticing they use math every day. Suddenly they started to comprehend many of the concepts that they did not understand before. By using real life examples, students are able to relate what they are learning with daily activities and that help them understand all the concepts better and retain the information.

Another characteristic from the model of meaningful learning is the cooperative and this characteristic can be promoted with technology because by using technology we can all work together and cooperate in order to accomplish a task. Students and teachers can collaborate so they can find information and come up with more accurate results and a better final product. Also with web 2.0 tools teachers can engage students while learning, and it is very interesting and fun for students because web 2.0 tools elements of interaction like conversation with cooperative learning experts while they are working online can be used. Also, like I mentioned in another post communication and cooperation can be reinforced with the creation of a website in which students are able to post comments and questions about the class and in which teachers review the work of the students in a timely manner to provide feedback. Furthermore through the Internet children have the opportunity to get different opinions and ideas from experts and specialists all over the world.