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Scaffolding Problem-Solving and Instructional Design Processes: Engaging Students in Reflection-in-Action and External Representations in Three Online Courses

Scaffolding Problem-Solving and Instructional Design Processes: Engaging Students in Reflection-in-Action and External Representations in Three Online Courses
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Author(s): Tian Luo (Old Dominion University, USA)and John Baaki (Old Dominion University, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 30
Source title: Student-Centered Virtual Learning Environments in Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Marius Boboc (Cleveland State University, USA)and Selma KoƧ (Cleveland State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5769-2.ch003

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Abstract

Instructional design is an applied field of study that involves considerations for complex problem solving and authentic learning. Instructional guidance and scaffolding is particularly critical in facilitating online instructional design students, thus helping them succeed. In this chapter, the authors share how they designed and facilitated three instructional activities in three courses to scaffold a student-centered learning environment online. Using a case study approach, the authors describe their design considerations and how the instructor made decisions to incorporate external representations as a unique instructional technique into the three courses. Through student self-reporting, the instructor's formative and summative evaluation, and the authors' close review of drafts, the design process resulted in final products that were refined and noticeably improved. The authors conclude the chapter by reiterating the importance of scaffolding the problem-solving process with external representations and provide recommendations for future researchers and practitioners.

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