Jonassen, D. H., Carr, C. & Yueh, H. S. (1998). Computers as Mindtools for Engaging Learners in Critical Thinking. TechTrends, 43(2), 24-32.

Learners can navigate, manipulate, and create objects in a simulated life-like phenomena. The learner is in control of the manipulations and can engage the activity at his or her own level.

Jonassen, D. H., Carr, C. & Yueh, H. S. (1998). Computers as Mindtools for Engaging Learners in Critical Thinking. TechTrends, 43(2), 24-32.

Jonassen, D. H., Carr, C. & Yueh, H. S. (1998). Computers as Mindtools for Engaging Learners in Critical Thinking. TechTrends, 43(2), 24-32.

Visualization tools allow students to share their mental images and explore concepts that may be inaccessible for them to see without the help of technology. They can also experiment with these technologies to help their conceptual understandings grow and change, testing their hypotheses and building larger understandings.

Wallis, C. S., S. (December 10, 2006). How to Bring Our Schools Out of the 20th Century. Time.

Wallis, C. S., S. (December 10, 2006). How to Bring Our Schools Out of the 20th Century. Time.

Technology Use› Technology seen as

the source for knowledge

› Students are unable to problem solve and be in control of what they learn

Technology Integration› Technology

enhances the learning that students control

› Prepares student for their futures in a global society