Building a STAR Legacy?:
I really like the STAR (Software Technology for Action and Reflection) Legacy model! So much in fact, that I definitely do plan to use it in the future,
It has a straightforward and simple overall framework; yet it is adaptable and flexible enough to contain complex tasks and activities. What I like most is that the simple outline allows teachers, and more importantly, students to realize where they are in the learning process. I find this very appealing and I think others do too. I also like that students and module participants can leave behind a "legacy" for the next round of users. There is a lot of room for creativity. That combined with user input and the module flexibility can help keep the module up to date and relevant to each generation of users.
The module can actually also be used for multiple cycles, allowing the module to grow along with a user group as they progress and deepen their knowledge. I also think it would be fun to challenge others to "test your mettle."
For all the reasons stated above, the STAR Legacy model provides a excellent framework for teaching within an Expressive Art Therapy curriculum. The framework also includes having students and teachers form postulates based on their own knowledge before they begin their research to answer the challenge. Recapping by reflection on the learning experience is also an important component of the STAR Legacy module. In the field of Expressive Art Therapy, there are always different perspectives to consider. Brainstorming and learning from your colleagues' experiences is always encouraged and valued.
So, I'm off to build my own legacy!
It has a straightforward and simple overall framework; yet it is adaptable and flexible enough to contain complex tasks and activities. What I like most is that the simple outline allows teachers, and more importantly, students to realize where they are in the learning process. I find this very appealing and I think others do too. I also like that students and module participants can leave behind a "legacy" for the next round of users. There is a lot of room for creativity. That combined with user input and the module flexibility can help keep the module up to date and relevant to each generation of users.
The module can actually also be used for multiple cycles, allowing the module to grow along with a user group as they progress and deepen their knowledge. I also think it would be fun to challenge others to "test your mettle."
For all the reasons stated above, the STAR Legacy model provides a excellent framework for teaching within an Expressive Art Therapy curriculum. The framework also includes having students and teachers form postulates based on their own knowledge before they begin their research to answer the challenge. Recapping by reflection on the learning experience is also an important component of the STAR Legacy module. In the field of Expressive Art Therapy, there are always different perspectives to consider. Brainstorming and learning from your colleagues' experiences is always encouraged and valued.
So, I'm off to build my own legacy!
Posted by Cindy at 3/26/2010 12:08 AM 
Categories: ECI 517
Tags: Advanced Multimedia ECI 517 STAR Legacy
Categories: ECI 517
Tags: Advanced Multimedia ECI 517 STAR Legacy
Cindy,
I liked that you focused on the legacy aspect of this model. I think that is one of the best parts of the model since it is valuable to students who take the course later...it's like a hub of great resources!
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Your comment:
"I also like that students and module participants can leave behind a "legacy" for the next round of users. There is a lot of room for creativity."
hit home with what I liked about this approach as well. I love collaborations within my classroom and quite often use "only" student feedback and critique allowing the students to work out the entire problem or problems using each other. The use of legacy allows others to piggyback on already existing ideas building the amount of information available...
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Morgan and Mike,
Thanks for your comments! I guess using computer technology always leaves a legacy of sorts. I like how STAR is so intentional!
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"Brainstorming and learning from your colleagues' experiences is always encouraged and valued."
Thanks for mentioning the brainstorming and learning from your colleagues piece. I forgot to mention that and it's a VERY important reason as to why this works so well. Sharing ideas is how people learning from each other and resolve problems.
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Thanks Angie! Our circles of learning keep growing larger all the time, don't they?
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Hi Cindy, great post! How are you planning to use the STAR legacy model in your classes? I'm curious to see how to truly implement this in either K-12 or adult level classes? Do you teach the same class each semester/year, etc so that you can present what the students from the previous class left as the "legacy"? Just curious to see how you will put this into action.
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Hi Candice,
I haven't had a chance to implement something like this yet! Stay tuned - my teammates and I are currently creating a module that I do plan to use in the future!
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