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I decided to scope this down as much as possible to things I generally use consistently. Typically, my process starts with my philosophical belief on how learning occurs; I use this to develop a methodology to achieve learning using some hybrid model based on some rapid prototyping framework like AGILE. Then I use processes like zone of proximal development (ZoP) as signifiers of student learning and adjust as needed. Despite being a constructivist, believing students achieve learning by constructing their knowledge, I generally follow a framework like Bloom’s Taxonomy and ZoP to chunk learning cycles. Following this process, I look for the best tool to achieve this construction of knowledge. Since I teach many computer science-related courses, I augment my developed learning content through computer-based programs or related hardware.<\/span><\/p>\n

I will not go through all the tools I cited here, but I can give a basic overview. First, I generally use my Learning Management System to help students reach a level of what I call foundational knowledge; this is typically the basic knowledge they need to complete a given task. Then I demonstrate the task in its natural environment (if possible), and if not, I generally attempt to create a tool that simulates the environment. This is why I have so many hands-on tools like robotic kits and self-made artifacts. Students then mimic this process\u2014finally, learners synthesize the process by constructing their projects or related artefacts. You can find some basic information on the tools I use below. The only one I didn’t touch here was transformational leadership, which I feel is essential as it perpetuates the use of new models and tools, but may fall outside this course’s scope.<\/span><\/p>\n

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