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Paris, France |
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Organizers: The American University of Paris
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EuroLogo |
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We encourage
contributions from teachers,
researchers and software designers
who would like to illustrate how
technology can aid in the
constructionist approach to
learning, thinking and education.
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Papers can be
case-based or theoretical.
Presentations are generally twenty
minutes in length and we will have
both plenary sessions as well as
smaller groupings. |
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We are always
eager to hear about new uses and
extensions to the Logo computer
language but we are also eager to
hear from those using other
languages and technologies. |
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We hope to mix
constructionists from a variety of
disciplines: mathematics, social
and physical sciences with the
arts and humanities. |
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Teachers of
younger students are especially
welcome and are encouraged to
actively participate and to show
examples of their students work.
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We have heard
from people interested in the
following areas. Please suggest
others! (info@constructionism2010.org) |
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Papers |
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New
constructionist computer languages
New versions of Logo Robotics
Multi agent modelling
applications in the social
sciences Multi agent modelling
applications in mathematics and
science education Art and design
education Music education, music
listening Dance education: dance
notation as tools of thought
Constructionist psychology: the
work of George Kelly
Constructionist applications of
Mathematica Constructionist
applications of APL: Ken Iverson
vs. Seymour Papert Teaching
statistics from a constructionist
point of view Whats the
difference between constructionism
and constructivism?
Constructionism and Social
Networking
Dewey, Montessori, and Papert
Learning by constructing
Piaget and Papert
Constructionist research methods &
tools
Learning by debugging and
iteration
Objects-to-think-with and
Knowledge Representations
Constructionism and Global
Learning
What's next?
The legacy |
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Posters |
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We particularly encourage teachers
and students to present posters
based on: work in progress
classroom experiences
constructionist ideas. |
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Half-day Workshop Ideas |
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Robotics
NetLogo Scratch Technology for
students with special needs
Repertory Grid methods of Personal
Construct Psychology |
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Note to
Presenters |
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We strongly encourage you to keep
true to the sense and purpose of
the conference by highlighting the
constructionist features of your
work. To aid in your planning and
preparation, here is a brief
summary of the constructionist
idea:
Students need disciplined guidance
along the way to acquiring new
knowledge and skills.
They also need opportunities to
actively explore and experiment
with new concepts and materials on
their own, to test and extend
their understanding by designing
and constructing sharable
artifacts. That observation is the
heart and soul of the
constructionist perspective.
Constructionism focuses on
making the creation and sharing of
knowledge a primary goal, not only
for education, but also for
research and practice at
professional levels in all fields.
As expressed succinctly by one of
our conferees: "I don't see any
hard edges between creating,
sharing, consuming and learning. I
want a system that allows people
to shift effortlessly between
doing these things."
Expected outcomes:
An
assessment of the strengths and
weaknesses of constructionism as
you have seen and practiced it.
A
renewed sense of purpose
concerning constructionist
approaches and their relevance to
learning in the 21st century. |
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Registration, welcoming reception, conference facilities,
lunches and inexpensive hotel accommodations
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FIAP Jean Monnet
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30 rue Cabanis |
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75014 PARIS |
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http://www.fiap.asso.fr
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Metro: Line 6 to Saint-Jacques or Glaciθre |
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The American University of Paris
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147, rue de Grenelle |
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75007 Paris
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http://www.aup.fr |
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Metro: Line 8 to LaTour Maubourg |
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James Clayson (France) |
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Ivan Kalas (Slovakia) |
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James Clayson (France) |
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Wally Feurzeig (USA) |
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Ivan Kalas (Slovakia) |
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Richard Noss (UK) |
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Ana Isabel Sacristan (Mexico) |
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Jenny Sendova (Bulgaria) |
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Marta Turcsanyi-Szabo (Hungary) |
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James Clayson (Chair) |
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Susan Mackay |
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Georgi Stojanov |
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Constructionism 2010 does not offer a
hotel reservation service. However, Paris has hotel
accommodation to meet every budget and you should have no
trouble in making your own arrangements.
The City has an excellent website in
many languages,
www.parisinfo.com, or you can use your own
favorite hotel discounter.
August is high season so we urge you
to reserve your room early, particularly for hotels in the
2 or 3-star category.
The FIAP Conference Center is
situated on the Left Bank of the Seine in the 14th
arrondisement. We suggest that you search for
accommodation within a reasonable distance.
If you need help, contact: James
Clayson at
info@constructionism2010.org
Useful links:
Accommodation and city info:
www.parisinfo.com
Google maps:
maps.google.fr
Paris transport info and maps:
www.ratp.info
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Poster presenters can apply for low
cost dormitory accommodations at the FIAP. These will be
handled on a first-come first-served basis.
Contact: James Clayson at
info@constructionism2010.org
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The developers of
Logo and similar
computational environments have played a special
role in fostering constructionist ways of
teaching and learning over the past
twenty-five years. They have encouraged learners
to better understand the world and their
place in it by building their own
meaning-making models based on iterative,
interactive exploration and testing of ideas
and notions. Their success has opened the way to
others whose research and practices have led
them to also question the fundamental
processes of creativity, thinking and
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Constructionism 2010
will showcase major constructionist
contributions to these processes with
examples drawn from many disciplines and
kinds of experience. It will examine
specific lessons that teachers at all
levels, researchers, and developers can use
in their own personal and professional
lives. |
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In the spirit of constructionism, the
conference will mix hands-on workshops along
with plenary sessions, streamed
presentations and we hope lively panel
discussions. |
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Suggestions for topics, sessions and
organizers are welcome. |
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Please
click here to read the Open Letter to
Logo and EuroLogo Community from
Richard Noss,
London Knowledge Lab, Institute
of Education, University of London. |
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For
further information please contact: James
Clayson
at
info@constructionism2010.org
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Submission of papers and
registration deadlines: |
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Submission of
papers:
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By 28
February 2010
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Submission of
workshops:
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By 31 March 2010
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Notification of
paper acceptance:
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15 April 2010
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Submission of
poster abstracts:
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By 30 April 2010 |
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Camera ready
papers due:
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31 May 2010
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End of early bird
registration:
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31 May
2010
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Closing date for
registration:
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15
July 2010 |
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