Abstract:

Emerging technologies offer collaborative affordances that support constructivist learning methods and inquiry-based technology integration strategies. We use constructivist learning theories and technology philosophies to frame our discussion of the Google+ Hangouts video chat platform as a means for group collaboration and presentations. Through a reflexive examination of this technological pedagogical application, we discover affordances for community, conversation, and play. We illustrate how this communication technology can be used to design opportunities for authentic and transformative learning.

Keywords:

Innovation, technology, collaboration.