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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. Mozilla is already creating scaffolding, though different cohorts at different ages have different cognitive abilities and require different pedagogical approaches. 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 | 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. Mozilla is already creating scaffolding, though different cohorts at different ages have different cognitive abilities and require different pedagogical approaches. 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 assists the over all the learning. Searches on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vygotsky Vygotsky] and "scaffolding" will provide much background on this subject. What I am creating here are some scaffolding I will be using with my kids and targeted for their specific age group. | ||
== 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; | ||