NDLI: Empowering next generation learners : Wiki supported Inquiry Based Learning ?

Please wait, while we are loading the content...

Empowering next generation learners : Wiki supported Inquiry Based Learning ?

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Lombard, F.
Copyright Year	2007
Abstract	In this article we discuss an Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) design for high school science teaching. IBL is defined as iterative cycles of Ask, Investigate, Create, Discuss, Reflect. We developed over 5 years a teaching design involving students in collaborative writing supported by collaborative writing spaces (Wikis). The general goals were to develop in-depth biological knowledge, scientific argumentation and high-level knowledge-building in information-dense environments, and evolution of student's Notion Of Science (NOS). Each course lasted one year and covered different chapters of biology at different points in the curriculum. Students produced a collection of collective documents framed as help to prepare their exams, rather than a public showcase of their knowledge or that of the teacher. We adopted a Design Based Research framework, geared towards refining the design and to create design rules for wikis in IBL. We used data from the Wiki server histories, student surveys, marks, and other sources. The design in its current form and a few major design rules derived during the process will be discussed. Preliminary findings suggest that adequate computer technologies such as wikis can be effective cognitive tools in an IBL design, by supporting collaborative writing activities and epistemic confrontation geared towards knowledge building. They also support the idea that effective learning strategies to empower students in a technological info-dense world should include active focused collaborative productions and encourage the use of complex rather than popularized literature.
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
Alternate Webpage(s)	http://tecfa.unige.ch/perso/lombardf/publications/maastrich-14-16XI07/lombard-earli-pbr-inquiry-based-learning_and_wiki.pdf
Alternate Webpage(s)	http://tecfa.unige.ch/perso/lombardf/publications/maastrich-14-16XI07/lombard-earli-pbr-inquiry%E2%80%93based-learning_and_wiki-present.pdf
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

Sl.	Authority	Responsibilities	Communication Details
1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
5	Website/Portal (Helpdesk)	Queries regarding NDLI and its services	support@ndl.gov.in
6	Contents and Copyright Issues	Queries related to content curation and copyright issues	content@ndl.gov.in
7	National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)	Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach	clubsupport@ndl.gov.in
8	Digital Preservation Centre (DPC)	Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books	dpc@ndl.gov.in
9	IDR Setup or Support	Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops	idr@ndl.gov.in