CONTENTS

Theorists

Constructivist Approach - genetically pre-programmed and environmental adaptation

Jean Piaget - developmental stages, equalibration, schemas and cognitive conflict

Lev Vygotsky - emphasis on social determination, ZPD and peer collaboration

Jerome Bruner - influenced by Piaget and Vygotsky plus the concept of scaffolding

CSCW

Outlined - definition, Bair's 4 levels of communication

CSCW/L - clarification of terminology and educational issues

Problem-solving - LOGO, peer collaboration and constructivism

Research

Seymour Papert - regarded as the father of educational software

LOGO Turtle - described and used for problem-solving

MIT Programmable Brick - part of ongoing LOGO/LEGO project

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