educational technology - contrived experiences

Kenzie M. AnchetaBsed 2-6

Contrived ExperiencesThese are

“Edited” copies of reality and are

used as substitutes for

real things .

What are Contrived

Experiences?

Model“reproduction of

real thing in a small scale, large scale or exact size but made

of synthetic materials”

(Brown,et al,1969)

Mock upIs an arrangement of a real device or

associated devices, displayed in such a way that representation of reality is created.

Specimens and ObjectsSpecimen – a portion or quantity of material use for testing and examination.

Object – include artifacts displayed in a museum or objects displayed in exhibits.

Simulation Representation of a

manageable real event in which

learner is an active participant engaged in learning behaviour

or in applying previously acquired skills or knowledge.

Games

Forms of physical

exercises taught in school.

“We need to embrace technology to make learning more engaging.

Because when students are engaged and they are interested, that's where learning takes place.”