Abstract
This paper explores the potential of widgets for reflection, viz. instructional
widgets that would be designed to prompt and support students' reflection in
eLearning courses. The investigation builds on a literature review, an inventory
of 35 reflection techniques and a survey amongst eLearning course owners. The
outcomes demonstrate that a large part of the reflection techniques are
acknowledged by teachers as being of relevance for their courses. Yet, practical
application in distance education is quite rare. Results of the survey are used to
ascertain possible contribution of software widgets to the implementation of
some of these reflection techniques.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 23 Sept 2009 |
Keywords
- ICOPER
- eLearning
- Widgets
- reflection
- Open Content
- meta-learning