Projeto TEC-LEC: Modelo de nova metodologia em EAD incorporando os recursos da telemática

Abstract

This article presents a distance learning course creating a learning community's model. Published materials and net services that compose the course are avaible in two servers - penta.ufrgs.br and psico.lec.ufrgs.br. The objective in to ofter virtual constructivist learning environments dor inservice teachers. Initially, all particpants are teachers working on the project EducaDi/CNPq/1997. In time, participation will be opened tio all interested teachers. The course is organized in five independent modules, with no particular sequence to be followed. Other modules are expected to be proposed and put online by students joining the course. Forms ans CGIs organize the virtual spaces to support and stimulate interation between the lerning community. The portfolios assessment accommodate individual and group studies and project development reports. They constitute the major constructionist resources in the course. Reports will be analyzed, discussed and criticized in co-operative ways within the learning community. The course's menu presents registration form, portifolio assessment,discussion forum (IRC, videoconference), library, guest book and events database.