Chapter 1: The Pedagogy of Things: Ubiquitous Learning, Student Culture, and Constructivist Pedagogical Practice

This chapter explores the interdisciplinary symbiosis that is emerging between constructivism, student culture, and ubiquitous computing technologies and trends. Recent research regarding students highlights the value and need for constructivist pedagogies that utilize u-learning strategies. Constructivist theory is summarized and described in frameworks that show its relevancy to u-learning. Key u-learning technologies and exemplary practices that support today and tomorrow’s students are described and explored in depth. This chapter ultimately provides a vision for the future of u-learning that is grounded in emerging technologies, learning theory, and relevancy to the rising generation of students.