21333f


 * Proposal submission #21333**

Using Moodle Tools to Facilitate Student Reflection
 * Title**

John Clayton, Waikato Institute of Technology, Hamilton, New Zealand, ctjfc@wintec.ac.nz
 * Presenter(s)**

In web-based and connected computer learning environments, the computer mediates all the relationships created within that environment. Electronic mediation eliminates traditional physical cues that are present in face-to-face relationships. The teacher cannot smile, glare or raise an eyebrow if things are going right or wrong. Students cannot nudge or wink at each other or look bored, excited or vacant when the teacher is explaining concepts. Students can't look over the shoulder of the student sitting next to them to review material presented or look appealingly at a tutor when things have gone wrong. These physical cues within the face-to-face classroom environment prompt students and teachers to stop, modify or continue with the behaviour being exhibited.
 * Description**

In the web based and computer-connected environments these physical cues are not present. To attract attention or seek guidance, from the teacher or other students, learners have to use the input devices and web-tools provided to communicate with others, to respond to queries, to ask for clarification or to provide support. Students then have to be conscious of and reflect upon their own learning, they need to be able to recognise when they must actively seek guidance or provide support to others.

This interactive workshop is designed to review a number of web-tools within Moodle (i.e. glossary, portfolio, file sharing and blogs) that can be used to encourage student reflection activities. All participants will be granted demonstrator access to a "sand pit" site after the session to explore the tools is explained.

Workshop Not previously published All audiences Type in the content of your new page here.
 * Notes & Comments**