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collaborative authoring workshop

Roland Klemke OU NL

Birgit Schmitz Humance AG

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Focus

• Knowing the concept of collaborative authoring.

• Understanding different ways of authoring.

• Being able to evaluate different concepts of authoring.

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Collaboration

Concept of collaboration refers to the learning theory of constructivism.

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Constructivist learning and teaching

Learning is

• an active/constructive process

• contextualized

• self-directed and cooperative

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Collaborative authoringSynchrone/asynchrone collaboration between:

• Different authors• Authors and tutors• Learners• Learners and tutors

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Computer supported collaborative authoring

• webbased authoring tools

• open source collaboration tools (wikis, blogs)

• widget environments

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Task

To collaboratively set up a language learning scenario/session/course

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Approach

Split up in 3 groups setting up a course with a:

• Formal Authoring Tool • Produce learning content

• Community Based web2.0 Tool• Create a learning community content

• Widget Environment• Set up an individual learning space

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Steps

• First phase: planning of activities (10 Min)

• Discussion (10 Min)

• Second phase: using the tools (30 Min)

• Wrap up (15 Min)

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Sources

A: http://80.237.210.116/cgi-bin/WebObjects/author42

B: http://jtel-authoring.wetpaint.com/

C: http://www.google.com/ig?hl=en

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Thank you!

Roland Klemke OU NL

Birgit Schmitz Humance AG