CONSTRUCTIVISM

Teaching Typing with Constructivist Approach:

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Additional learning outcomes I might include to teach students how to type might include:

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• Share shortcuts you learn by advancing through your typing game with peers by creating a running “cheat sheet”

• Reflect on keystrokes that earn bonus points during typing game round

Zone of Proximal Development- This zone would include learners already being familiar with typing yet not correctly using their fingers to efficiently and effectively memorize and utilize a common keyboard or 10-key. The more knowledgeable other could share shortcuts and explain a common keyboard to learners.

Scaffolding Strategy:

Scaffolding would be built into the online typing game by providing feedback about finger placement on the keyboard in earlier, less advanced, levels and this would taper off as the learner mastered the keyboard and memorized the keys.

Social Constructivist Strategy An online space (maybe a chat feature or interaction) where players could share their shortcuts to advance in the “Game” being played in their online typing instruction. This could be interactive and helpful as learners begin to apply their knowledge of the keyboard and its functions and not merely memorize finger placement for typing.