Technology supported pedagogical documentation
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Date
2012
Authors
Ramsay, Julie
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, c2012
Abstract
Finding sustainable ways to engage in the pedagogical documentation process can be
challenging for many educators inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Reflecting on
practice, collaborating with others, and intentionally considering and understanding
children’s work can often be time consuming and difficult. The barriers to this important
work can lead to decreased motivation and interest in participating in the documentation
process. This case study action research project followed a group of Reggio-inspired
educators as they utilized social networking technologies to overcome the challenges of
collaboration and sustainability within their practice. Through their collaborative efforts,
case study participants identified perceived needs, explored the affordances of many
social networking technologies, and discovered strategies that enabled them to engage
with documentation, the fundamental principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and each other
Description
ix, 58 leaves ; 29 cm
Keywords
Reggio Emilia approach (Early childhood education) , Social networks -- Technological innovations , Educational technology , Education -- Study and teaching