NDLI: Examining the effects of computer-based scaffolds on novice teachers’ reflective journal writing

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Lai, Guolin Calandra, Brendan
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	This study employed an explanatory mixed methods design to examine the effects of two computer-based scaffolds on novice teachers’ reflective journal writing. The context for the study was an attempt to refine the reflective writing component of a large scale electronic portfolio system. Quantitative results indicated that the computer-based scaffolds significantly enhanced the participants’ reflective journal writing as well as the length of their written artifacts. Moreover, correlation analysis revealed that there was a positive relationship between the highest level of reflection and the length of journal writing. Three factors gleaned from qualitative data helped explain how and why the scaffolds enhanced participants’ reflective thinking, including (a) the specific requirements conveyed in the scaffolds; (b) the structure of the scaffolds; and (c) the use of the critical incidents to anchor reflective journal writing. It is hoped that the analyses and results of the current study can help inform others on how to leverage the affordances of computer-based scaffolds to augment reflective practice in technology-enhanced educational systems.
Starting Page	421
Ending Page	437
Page Count	17
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10421629
Journal	Educational Technology Research and Development
Volume Number	58
Issue Number	4
e-ISSN	15566501
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2009-02-06
Publisher Institution	Association for Educational Communications & Technology
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Electronic portfolios Computer-based scaffolds Reflective practice Learning & Instruction Educational Technology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education

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