DocumentCode :
3480322
Title :
Scaffolding instruction using an online quizzing tool: a case study in evolving design and effective collaboration
Author :
Toto, Roxanne ; Wise, John C. ; Engel, Renata
Author_Institution :
Eng. Instructional Services, Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA
fYear :
2005
fDate :
19-22 Oct. 2005
Lastpage :
13
Abstract :
Many universities and colleges are beginning to use integrated course management systems to support learning with online tools. Unfortunately, increasing the ease with which these tools can be used does not necessarily translate to effective and efficient use. This paper describes a case study of the design and application of an online quizzing tool that was used within a course management system to develop self-guided, scaffolded instruction that takes students from practice quizzes on problem solving at the sub-set skill level through complex problem solving in homework assignments to "real" online quizzes that support learning in engineering mechanics. Upon reflection, the authors noted that there was a \´growing\´ process involved for both students and instructors. Students who participated in the guided, scaffolded instruction appeared to perform better than students in previous semesters. Return on the investment of effort in the design and development of this project will be realized in repeat offerings of the course, and in transfer to other core courses
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; educational courses; engineering education; mechanical engineering; engineering mechanics; homework assignments; integrated course management systems; online quizzing tool; practice quizzes; problem solving; scaffolding instruction; Collaborative tools; Computer aided software engineering; Design engineering; Education; Educational institutions; Electronic learning; Engineering management; Online Communities/Technical Collaboration; Problem-solving; Strain measurement; Course management system; Guided online learning; Problem solving; Scaffolded instruction;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education, 2005. FIE '05. Proceedings 35th Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Indianopolis, IN
ISSN :
0190-5848
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9077-6
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2005.1611989
Filename :
1611989
Link To Document :
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