Paula De Waal - University of Padova
Tutoring competencies in the Web 2.0 Scenario
Abstract
The master on "Tutoring for Distance Learning" offered by the Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione at the University of Padova, Italy, addresses the concept of Distributed Learning in a 3-week learning module designed to promote the acquaintance with new communication channels, styles and streams. Moodle becomes a hub where Blogs, Videoblogs, Podcasting shows created by the students get connected as RSS Channels or embedded in audio-forums, glossary-collections and Books. The complexity of mediation in distributed environments is the focus of the paper. The web 2.0 Scenario, when adopted as "expanded" learning environment, required new e-tutoring models and some creativity in order to change the metaphors applied to the resources Moodle already offers.
Presenter Biog
Paula de Waal is a professor at the University of Padova (Italy) with courses focusing on Continuing and Longlife Learning, Distributed Learning Environments and Teacher Education. As researcher, she is in charge of many e-learning and blended projects in Italy, at national and regional level. Paula can be found at Moodle.org as moderator at the Brazilian community, where she coordinates the efforts of the volunteers to keep the Brazilian version up to date and in 2 Moodle demonstration courses, "Guia de Funcionalidades Moodle" (Portuguese) and "Demo delle Funzionalità di Moodle" (Italian).