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Proposal for Learning Objects Pilot (Term 3: 2003)
Aim: To gain insights into
- Teacher decision making in the selection of learning objects
- Teacher preparation and planning in implementing the selected learning
object(s)
- Teacher scaffolding of student activities and mediation of student
learning in association with learning objects
- Student responses to learning objects
- Sound teaching and learning practices
- The design of effective learning objects
Scope: 8 classes selected by partner school systems
- one Grade 5 primary class and one Grade 9 science class in
- each each school system (Department of Education and Catholic Eduction
Office) in
- each state (Tasmania and Victoria)
- to trial one or more of several learning objects offered.
- Telstra to offer home internet connection to families of students
- University of Tasmania to provide computers to Tasmanian families if
necessary
Basis: The proposed Learning Objects pilot will be based on
observations made in the eight classrooms
- Teacher interviews (before, during and after the pilot): teachers who may
also choose keep some reflective notes and to take part in some online
discussions with colleagues
- Collection of student data similar to that collected in in-class
observations made in the rest of the research project.
- Possible feedback from parents invited.
Timetable for the Pilot Program (2003)
| When |
Activities
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| August |
School
systems: Identify participating schools and teachers |
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Project Team:
provide orientation for participants
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| eMagine:
place objects in WebCT and make
available to participating teachers |
| Teachers:
select learning objects, make offers to families and plan & arrange
implementation |
| September
October
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Do:
Teachers and classes work through the learning objects that they select |
| Study
(In schools): 'Record'
observations and insights.
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| 20
November |
Share
Results (Project
participants) Joint workshop at Sir Raymond Ferrall Centre, Uni of
Tasmania at Launceston, for school representatives (all welcome) to
share findings and to draw out common policies and practices for future
action. |
| Before
end November |
Act
Project team sends report of workshop back
to schools for validation and dissemination of findings. Schools may
wish to refine ICT plans for 2004 in the light of the combined action
research report and (copy to the project team). |
For more information
Ivan
Webb 03
6324 3492
Dr
Andrew
Fluck 03 6324 3284
To express interest in participating in this pilot study please contact
Geoff Williamson (eMagine) 03 6233 7278
Judy
Travers (eMagine) 03 6233 4934
Bro. Tony Smith (Catholic Education Office) 03 6210 8889
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