SCY - Science Created by You

News

Vacant PhD positions: We are searching for PhD candidates who want to contribute to the development of future European learning environments in science education
Kick-off meeting in Twente 3-5 March
SCY press release (Norwegian)
Article about SCY in UniForum (Norwegian)

Keywords

ELOs (emerging learning objects), collaborative learning

Overview

This project will deliver a system for constructive and productive learning of science and technology by using a flexible and adaptive pedagogical approach to learning.

Aims

In SCY-Lab (the SCY learning system) students work individually and collaboratively on "missions" which are guided by a general socio-scientific question (for example "how can we produce healthier milk?") and fulfilling the mission requires a combination of knowledge from different domains (e.g., physics and mathematics, or biology and engineering).

The configuration of SCY-Lab is adaptive to the actual learning situation, advising students on appropriate learning actions, resources, tools and scaffolds, or peer learners that can support the learning process. The SCY project aims at students between 12-18 years. A total of five concrete SCY-missions will be developed.

Methods

SCY uses a flexible and adaptive pedagogical approach to learning based
on "emerging learning objects" (ELOs) that are created by learners.

Partners

University of Twente (project coordinator)
Joseph Fourier University
Duisburg-Essen University
University of Bergen
Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent analysis and Information Systems IAIS
University of Cyprus
University of Turtu
De Praktijk
Stichting Technasium
ENOVATE
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Duration

2008 - 2012

Outcomes

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Funding

European Community within 'Digital Libraries and technology enhanced learning' under the Information and Communication Technologies priority of the 7th Framework Programme.

Participants