Scaffolding Student Activities Outside of Class

Beth Chance, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Karen McGaughey, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Allan Rossman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Abstract

In this presentation we explore strategies for helping students structure and gain full benefit from time spent on the course outside of lecture. Some ideas come from using technology to help scaffold student activities, as well as design of student investigations, lab assignments, and just-in-time assessment.