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29 M. 3 DESIGN NARRATIVE: STAR OF THE WEEK SUMMARY This design narrative is about motivating first year students by showcasing good student work every week to the class. SITUATION A large class (138) of first and second year computer science students on a programming module called Interactive Systems. The students’ assignment was to create a virtual pet in Second Life. This involves 3D modelling and programming skills. TASK The general problem is how to engage first year students: to motivate them with their learning and encourage them to continue with their studies when they find it difficult.
G. third semester and higher of an undergraduate study program) as students should be able to reflect on course units and their own learning achievements, to evaluate their own learning achievements, and to critically review their peers’ contributions. It may be necessary to check legal regulations, which may impose restrictions on the mode of assessment, number of students, etc. of lecture courses. The availability of an online learning environment is useful to support learning activities such as keeping a diary by means of a blog, rating and writing comments for peers, and uploading task solutions in order to share them with the course participants.
I tried not to overwhelm student bloggers with my rants, so I figured that about one or two blog entries per week should do it. – I frequently commented on student blog entries, looking to encourage exploration, compliment good contributions, ask open-ended questions, and encourage peer interaction. – In the face-to-face lab meetings I frequently referred to issues raised in student blogs. This was intended to help the students to understand that blogging activities do have an effect on face-to-face actions.
