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= Event Scaffolding = | = Event Scaffolding = | ||
For success many of the WebMaker learning events will require scaffolding. The idea being that scripts, guidelines, etc. are provided to the participants beforehand so they can be better prepared. Much of the background of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_scaffolding educational scaffolding] recognized the importance of preparation for the participants. And the preparation greatly assisted the over all learning. Searches on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vygotsky Vygotsky] and "scaffolding" will provide much background on this subject. | For success many of the WebMaker learning events will require scaffolding. The idea being that scripts, guidelines, etc. are provided to the participants beforehand so they can be better prepared. Much of the background of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_scaffolding educational scaffolding] recognized the importance of preparation for the participants. And the preparation greatly assisted the over all learning. Searches on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vygotsky Vygotsky] and "scaffolding" will provide much background on this subject. | ||
== kitchen tables == | == kitchen tables == | ||
Through the summer of 2012 Mozilla is promoting [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmakers/events/kitchen_table kitchen table] events. These are an outstanding way of getting people together and learning the craft of webmaking. I particularly like this approach for it is a non-technical solution to learning. It builds on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_community#Approaches community of learners] idea, and puts friends and family in a safe social space to learn something technical (which sometimes comes with frustration and fear). I will be working with my kids (and others who want to join us) to participate in these kitchen table events. I am doing this for the following reasons; | Through the summer of 2012 Mozilla is promoting [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmakers/events/kitchen_table kitchen table] events. These are an outstanding way of getting people together and learning the craft of webmaking. I particularly like this approach for it is a non-technical solution to learning. It builds on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_community#Approaches community of learners] idea, and puts friends and family in a safe social space to learn something technical (which sometimes comes with frustration and fear). I will be working with my kids (and others who want to join us) to participate in these kitchen table events. I am doing this for the following reasons; | ||
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* There beta testing of kitchen tables approach is a good idea, though I believe it needs more scaffolding. Particularly targeted at helping parents of younger kids. (the [http://htmlpad.org/EventHowtos/ event how to's] are really helpful) | * There beta testing of kitchen tables approach is a good idea, though I believe it needs more scaffolding. Particularly targeted at helping parents of younger kids. (the [http://htmlpad.org/EventHowtos/ event how to's] are really helpful) | ||
* I want to learn as much as I can about Mozilla's work in learning webmaking and with their open badges initiative, because I want to work with their learning group. | * I want to learn as much as I can about Mozilla's work in learning webmaking and with their open badges initiative, because I want to work with their learning group. | ||
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== hackasaurus == | == hackasaurus == | ||
The first event in this theme is the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmakers/events/kitchen_table hackasaurus kitchen table] event scheduled for the summer 2012. Over the next month they are running a beta of this event and have made a call out for testers. I have volunteered. My plan is to work with my two sons (Lucas and Kai, 6 and 5 years old) for half a day or more hacking the web... One thing I have learned in teaching kids and parents technology and hacking is you can't prepare enough. Parents often have fear and lack confidence in their tech skills and the kids just want to run free and build, build, build... managing this takes solid scaffolding. I am going to follow what has been provided on the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmakers/events/kitchen_table Mozilla page] and also use the following scaffolding and encourage other parents to use or alter this if they would like more detailed scaffolding. | The first event in this theme is the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmakers/events/kitchen_table hackasaurus kitchen table] event scheduled for the summer 2012. Over the next month they are running a beta of this event and have made a call out for testers. I have volunteered. My plan is to work with my two sons (Lucas and Kai, 6 and 5 years old) for half a day or more hacking the web... One thing I have learned in teaching kids and parents technology and hacking is you can't prepare enough. Parents often have fear and lack confidence in their tech skills and the kids just want to run free and build, build, build... managing this takes solid scaffolding. I am going to follow what has been provided on the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmakers/events/kitchen_table Mozilla page] and also use the following scaffolding and encourage other parents to use or alter this if they would like more detailed scaffolding. | ||