Share Paper: Networked Learning Environments: Studying tools that support writing, communication, P2P collaboration in a middle school math support class for students with learning disabilities

  1. Bridget Hildreth, Center for Advanced Technology in Education, University of Oregon, United States
  2. Mindy Frisbee, Center for Advanced Technology in Education, University of Oregon, United States
  3. Pat Almond, Center for Advanced Technology in Education, University of Oregon, United States
  4. Mark Horney, Center for Advanced Technology in Education, University of Oregon, United States
Tuesday, June 25 2:45 PM-3:05 PM Esquimalt

Abstract: MeTRC is presently engaged in a study with Texas and Oregon middle school math students in learning support classrooms. MeTRC is studying the relationship between writing, communication, metacognition, and math learning. Students are presently working with an interactive online math learning platform (DDI’s Math Learning Companion) that is introducing two networked learning tools: a “notebook” for note taking, reflection, and two-way communication with the instructor; as well as a peer-to-peer communication and collaboration tool, called “The Wall.”