Smart Learning in the 21st Century: Advancing Constructionism Across Three Digital Epochs
This article explores the evolution of constructionism as an educational framework, tracing its relevance and transformation across three pivotal eras: the advent of personal computing, the networked society, and the current era of generative AI. Rooted in Seymour Papert’s constructionist philosophy...
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| description | This article explores the evolution of constructionism as an educational framework, tracing its relevance and transformation across three pivotal eras: the advent of personal computing, the networked society, and the current era of generative AI. Rooted in Seymour Papert’s constructionist philosophy, this study examines how constructionist principles align with the expanding role of digital technology in personal and collective learning. We discuss the transformation of educational environments from hierarchical instructionism to constructionist models that emphasize learner autonomy and interactive, creative engagement. Central to this analysis is the concept of an “expanded personality”, wherein digital tools and AI integration fundamentally reshape individual self-perception and social interactions. By integrating constructionism into the paradigm of smart education, we propose it as a foundational approach to personalized and democratized learning. Our findings underscore constructionism’s enduring relevance in navigating the complexities of technology-driven education, providing insights for educators and policymakers seeking to harness digital innovations to foster adaptive, student-centered learning experiences. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9a3774da28f84512b54bd1ea240fc1ee2025-01-24T13:30:21ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022025-01-011514510.3390/educsci15010045Smart Learning in the 21st Century: Advancing Constructionism Across Three Digital EpochsIlya Levin0Alexei L. Semenov1Mikael Gorsky2School of Education, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-Yafo 6997801, IsraelAssociation of Teachers of Mathematics, Derby DE1 1FR, UKSchool of Computer Science, Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, IsraelThis article explores the evolution of constructionism as an educational framework, tracing its relevance and transformation across three pivotal eras: the advent of personal computing, the networked society, and the current era of generative AI. Rooted in Seymour Papert’s constructionist philosophy, this study examines how constructionist principles align with the expanding role of digital technology in personal and collective learning. We discuss the transformation of educational environments from hierarchical instructionism to constructionist models that emphasize learner autonomy and interactive, creative engagement. Central to this analysis is the concept of an “expanded personality”, wherein digital tools and AI integration fundamentally reshape individual self-perception and social interactions. By integrating constructionism into the paradigm of smart education, we propose it as a foundational approach to personalized and democratized learning. Our findings underscore constructionism’s enduring relevance in navigating the complexities of technology-driven education, providing insights for educators and policymakers seeking to harness digital innovations to foster adaptive, student-centered learning experiences.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/1/45constructionismsmart educationgenerative AIpersonalized learningdigital transformationlearner autonomy |
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| title | Smart Learning in the 21st Century: Advancing Constructionism Across Three Digital Epochs |
| title_full | Smart Learning in the 21st Century: Advancing Constructionism Across Three Digital Epochs |
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| title_short | Smart Learning in the 21st Century: Advancing Constructionism Across Three Digital Epochs |
| title_sort | smart learning in the 21st century advancing constructionism across three digital epochs |
| topic | constructionism smart education generative AI personalized learning digital transformation learner autonomy |
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