| Title: |
High Structure Renewable Assignments: A Design Study |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Wallis, Peter Daniel (ORCID 0000-0002-3965-8550); White, Jennifer Mae (ORCID 0000-0003-1726-112X); Kerr, Stephen T. (ORCID 0000-0002-7413-0962) |
| Source: |
Open Praxis. 2022 14(1):39-53. |
| Availability: |
International Council for Open and Distance Education. Lilleakerveien 23, 0283 Oslo, Norway. Tel: +47-22-06-26-30; Fax: +47-22-06-26-31; e-mail: icde@icde.org; Web site: https://openpraxis.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2022 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Assignments; Open Educational Resources; Undergraduate Students; Access to Information; Distance Education; COVID-19; Pandemics; Instructional Design; Instructional Effectiveness; Praxis; Active Learning; Textbooks |
| ISSN: |
1369-9997; 2304-070X |
| Abstract: |
We seek to guide design, development, and adoption of Renewable Assignments by testing ways learners can contribute to Open Educational Resources (OER). We design, test, and iterate four assignment structures to this end. Testing was completed in an upper-division undergraduate endocrinology course, taught emergency remote due to COVID-19. Using mixed methods: surveys, focus groups, and iterations, we assessed assignment structures and created design guidance for renewable assignments and open pedagogy. We find that in a remote course, these assignments were effective in advancing learning goals. Both students and teachers favored their inclusion in the course. Analysis revealed six design principles to maximize effectiveness of renewable assignments and courses, and empowering teachers and learners to contribute to open knowledge. These principles also provide insight to praxis related to theories of open pedagogy, scaffolding, peer interaction, and active learning. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1373234 |
| Database: |
ERIC |