David H' Jonassen

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David H. Jonassen

• Erin Bray
• Jennifer Miller
• Lindsey Sarangoulis

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Table of Contents

• About David Jonassen
• Constructivist Theory
• Mindtools
• Why Use Mindtools?
• Bibliography

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About David Jonassen

• Professor - University of Missouri-Columbia
• Professional Focuses
• Cognitive tools (Mindtools) for learning
• Cognitive task analysis
• Systems dynamics/modeling
• Problem Solving

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Constructivist

• Knowledge built by learner not teacher
• Prior knowledge basis
• Student ownership independence

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Mind tools

• Computer-based
• Serve as extension of the mind
• Engage learners
• Scaffold different forms of reasoning about
  content

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Examples of Mindtools

• Spreadsheets
• Concept Maps
• Databases
• Multimedia Tools

• Search Tools
• Computer Conferencing
• Microworld Environments

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Concept Map
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Why use Mindtools?

• Allows for constructive knowledge
• Promotes
• Reflective thinking skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Efficiency
• Cost

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Bibliography

• David H. Jonassen at the Peak of Technology.
  (n.d.). Retrieved on June 2, 2008 from
  http//it.coe.uga.edu/morey.edit6100/jonassen.pdf
  
• Jonassen, D. (n.d.). Educational Psychology and
  Learning Technologies. Retrieved on June 2, 2008
  from http//web.missouri.edu/jonassend/index.html
• Lewallen, Gary (1997-2004). Mindtool Resource
  Page. Retrieved on June 2, 2008 from
  http//coe.west.asu.edu/mindtools/
• Mind Tools (n.d.). Retrieved on June 2, 20008
  from http//www.tc.umn.edu/plis0005/5331_intro/jo
  nassen/mind_tool.html
• Willis, C., Miertschin, S. (2005). Mindtools
  for enhancing thinking and learning skills. ACM
  digital library. Retrieved June 2, 2008 from
  Portal Maryland Digital Library.

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