[Yr11 Information Technology] Scaffolding for learning in a virtual environment

[Roland Gesthuizen]

Here is a fascinating conference paper already published by Peter Whitehouse
from QSITE. It examines some different strategies used in Peter's classroom
and his student responses using either MOO Multi-user Object Oriented
virtual environment and or the Moodle Learning management system. In these
virtual environments, Peter has created strategies to scaffold writing tasks
in his senior IT class to improve student learning, engagement, validate
authorship and improve the quality of their response.

I already am familiar with building vertical scaffolding for my students but
Peter's approach to also create horizontal scaffolding and the associated
assessment and feedback is certainly worth exploring. This pricked my
curiosity whilst thinking of how to best create the various programming
steps, activities etc, beyond a swag of folio pieces to use with GameMaker
Programming for my year 11 IT Class next term. Happy to share this work with
anybody interested although, at the very least I am also a Noob at this :-)

Peter's document is available in a complete form in PDF
format<http://www.wonko.info/iwho/scaffolding.pdf>[820kb] or you can
jump to this hyper-link
http://www.wonko.info/iwho/scaffolding.htm

 Regards Roland
-- 
Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead
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