Over the course of the past few years I have found that my students really enjoy collaborative projects and working with others throughout the day. Because I teach computer programming courses most of my students are proficient with computers and very knowledgeable about new technologies and tools. To offer them a more refined collaborative learning environment I could meet my course learning objectives in a way that would really suit my students and create a network learning community.
I envision that I will continue to use Moodle for delivery of information and some assessments, receipt of assignments and chat sessions as I have in the past. I would like to add some journaling/blogs and more interaction between the students in similar courses and even among students in diverse courses within the department. I find that the AP students (the “varsity” kids) are valuable resources for students just starting out in our programming courses and would like to network them as well.
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Blogs would provide an easy method for your AP students to be resources for your new students. If your new students are posting difficulties and struggles, your AP students could provide helpful comments, ideas, and encouragement through the new students' blogs. It is also helpful to know that you are not the only one out there struggling with new concepts and skills. Blogs should be a good tool to add to your program. Mindy L.
I also teach computers or should i say use computer in my Tech Ed classes. I found that when students are working as a team on computers one student is working and the other is not. Blogs may ensure both students are working. Mandate that both students post on the blog for any given assignment. This will show that each student has contributed to the assignment.
Good point, John. Isn't that always the way with collaborative projects - the workload is never quite even. Blogs are one of the more "individual" of the web tools, but still allow for great interaction.
Lee Anne
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