Abstract
In this paper we describe a technology supported learning activity that was developed, implemented and evaluated in a postgraduate, online unit of study offered by the University of New England in 2011. A learner analysis and an analysis of the learning outcomes of the unit informed the development of this activity. The online activity was created within a Wiki and students completed it in the first few weeks of the teaching period. This design was intended to build social presence by encouraging ongoing interaction and engagement in the unit. A constructivist approach was utilised to facilitate this authentic activity in line with theories for learning futures. The activity provided scaffolding for subsequent assessment tasks in the unit. Students' outcomes and their feedback on the activity suggested it was successful in achieving the intended goals.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Future challenges, sustainable futures: Proceedings of ascilite Wellington 2012 |
| Editors | M Brown, M Hartnett, T Stewart |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) |
| Pages | 1044-1047 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780473229894 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | ASCILITE 2012: 29th annual Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education conference - Wellington, New Zealand Duration: 25 Nov 2012 → 28 Nov 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | ASCILITE 2012: 29th annual Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education conference |
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| City | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Period | 25/11/12 → 28/11/12 |
Keywords
- Business and Management
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