Integrating Technology with Constructivist Pedagogy

Abstract

Technology and constructivism are closely intertwined with the application of one assisting the other. Constructivism is a school of thought that holds that learning occurs in contexts, whereas technology refers to the designs and situations that engage learners. Recent initiatives to incorporate technology in the classroom have used a constructivist approach. This article aims to understand the interaction between constructivism and technology by reviewing various studies conducted in this regard. Further, it tries to determine whether technology is a crucial component of constructivist pedagogy and how it fits in with our contemporary classrooms. Last, the article presents the implications of technology and constructivism for teachers and teacher educators.