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Presicce, Carmelo; Jain, Rupal; Rodeghiero, Carolina; Gabaree, Lily E.; Rusk, Natalie – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: Many educators currently face challenges when trying to engage students in creative learning experiences online, where it can be particularly difficult to move beyond the transmissive approach typical of video lessons and webinars. The purpose of this paper is to present WeScratch, online workshops designed as welcoming, playful and…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Play, Cooperative Learning, Creativity
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Strauß, Sebastian; Rummel, Nikol – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: Against the background of empirical research on computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), the purpose of this paper is to advocate implementing collaborative learning activities into online distance education courses to engage learners in interactive knowledge construction. This study uses empirical evidence to illustrate how…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Interaction, Computer Mediated Communication, Learning Processes
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Zhu, Xinran; Chen, Bodong; Avadhanam, Rukmini Manasa; Shui, Hong; Zhang, Raymond Zhuo – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many instructors to rapidly shift to online/distance teaching. With a narrow preparation window, many instructors are at a loss of strategies that are both effective in responding to the crisis and compatible with their professional practices. One urgent need in classrooms at all levels is to support…
Descriptors: Documentation, Online Courses, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Hickey, Daniel; Duncan, Jody; Gaylord, Courtney; Hitchcock, Christine; Itow, Rebecca Chiyoko; Stephens, Shelby Elizabeth – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is sharing out basic guidelines and examples from an extended collaboration to move educators move online while avoiding synchronous meetings. "gPortfolios" are public (to the class) pages where students write responses to carefully constructed engagement routines. Students then discuss their work with…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Online Courses, Asynchronous Communication, Assignments
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Kim, Soo Hyeon; Choi, Gi Woong; Jung, Yong Ju – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate design principles for transforming existing making communities of practice within public libraries into online knowledge-building communities to support youths, families with young children and adult members' making and tinkering during COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach: Building upon C4P and connected…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Technology Integration, Computer Mediated Communication
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Duvall, Matthew; Matranga, Anthony; Silverman, Jason – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: Founded in sociocultural theories of learning, the authors argue that engaging learners in collaborative knowledge building is critical. When responding to others' ideas, research shows that learners in online settings more frequently focus on surface-level aspects of colleagues' contributions -- sharing, comparing and praising -- rather…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Instructional Design, Metacognition, Sociocultural Patterns