Chatbot technology: A possible means of unlocking student potential to learn how to learn

Resource type
Journal Article
Author/contributor
Title
Chatbot technology: A possible means of unlocking student potential to learn how to learn
Abstract
This paper explores the possibility of implementing a constructivist learning environment using chatbot technology as a basis of enabling students acquire global economy and technological information age skills and competencies (21st century skills) within the context of a developing country. The suggested approach is to integrate chatbot technology into the prevailing teaching-learning environment taking into consideration enabling and constraining factors. Social constructivism provides the basis for concretization of this approach, where social interaction plays a fundamental role in the development of cognition, with mediation using cultural tools and scaffolding contributing to the process of learning.
Publication
Educational Research
Volume
4
Pages
218-221
Date
February 28, 2013
Journal Abbr
Educational Research
Short Title
Chatbot technology
Library Catalogue
ResearchGate
Citation
Kiptonui, B. (2013). Chatbot technology: A possible means of unlocking student potential to learn how to learn. Educational Research, 4, 218–221.