Techno-Logic: A micro-world for constructivist science and technology learning

Techno-Logic is a micro-world developed to facilitate the learning of both scientific concepts and their technological applications. It integrates creative construction of concrete machines and models with an introduction to computerized processes control. Techno-Logic was developed at the IDEA(1) Center, designed to be suitable, attractive and effective in teaching even young beginners. Through the suggested constructivist learning the student not only learns about science, but also practices science. The learner seeks solutions, asks questions, extrapolates, raises hypotheses, plans ways to verify them, and evaluates the results. In this way, he or she learns, not only abstract scientific and technological principles, but about scientific and technology processes as well. With appropriate guidance and direction, the TechnoLogic environment enables the learners to build their knowledge through varied, rich experience.