WebResource

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 * Rationale:**

Year 12 secondary students enrolled in a Music Technology course.
 * Student group the Web Resource is aimed at:**

Unit Standard 12826 Performing Arts Technology. //Operate a recording system for a Performing Arts situation. Level 3 Credits 2//
 * Curriculum Objectives:**

Social and Co-operative, Problem-solving, Information.
 * Essential skills covered in this unit include:**
 * Statement of learning outcomes:** //Students will be able to://
 * Set up and disassemble a small digital recording studio
 * Improve understanding of Analog to Digital audio conversion
 * Create a plan for a digital audio recording set up
 * Use software or Web 2.0 tools to complete assignments.

The students were given an overview and instructions on how to use the web resource website face to face. Assignment uploads and collaboration in chat rooms were monitored/moderated in the blended learning environment and externally through using [|mywebspiration]. All resources and hyperlinks were tested using a student user log on prior to the project start date. Bloom, B.S., Englhart, M.D., Furst, E.J., Hill, W.H., & Krathwohl, D.R. (Eds.) (1956) //Taxonomy of educational objectives, the classification of educational goals, Handbook I: cognitive domain.// New York: Longmans. Jonassen, D. Howland, J., Moore, J., Marra, R. M. (2003) //Chapter 1: What is meaningful Learning? // //Learning to Solve Problems with Technology.// Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc. Roblyer, M. D. (2006) Chapter 2: //Foundations of Effective Technology Integration Models: Theory and Practice, Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (4th ed.),// Upper Saddle River,NJ: Prentice Hall
 * Planning and Background:**
 * Year 12 Secondary students audio engineering class. 11 boys & 6 girls. (14 Pakeha, 2 Maori, 1 Asian)
 * The lesson design/concept provides students with an external resource (Web 2.0 resource mywebspiration) that can be accessed through the school network or from home. This platform provides a digital environment that engages students and encourages them to use higher order thinking skills. It also provides a safe environment for online collaboration between Teacher and Students.
 * Underpinning of Theory: I have used a blend of constructivist and cognitive learning theories integrated with prior learning experiences and knowledge to create an authentic learning experience (Jonassen1934. 35). I have also linked prior learning experiences to the activities through use of scaffolding techniques with familiar sequences and instructional methods.(Roblyer 2006)
 * How Web Resource was controlled and supervised:**
 * References:**