Integrating problem-solving strategies and fieldwork into an authentic online learning environment
Year: 2005
Type: other
Abstract: In this project, a technology-supported learning challenge has been developed to replace a conventional visitation program at Sydney Olympic Park. The educational approach taken is based on a general social constructivist model of learning, challenging learners with a problem based perspective directly linked to specific syllabus outcomes. Students engage in work on the web, in class, in the field and in technology ‘pods’ with an emphasis on student-centred tasks and field activities that will require them to explore data and information, construct and test hypotheses, and present conclusions and solutions in the form of artefacts. This paper describes the learning design of the challenge, and describes the results of formative evaluation in the form of user review and interviews with teachers of the program.
Authors: Gwyn Brickell, Jan Herrington, Barry Harper
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W171542472