The aim of this contribution is to describe the theoretical bases and possible applications of learning paths in the distance made feasible thanks to new technologies, in order to give a critical evaluation of a specific cooperative translation program realized on an e-learning platform. We suggest a web-based translation path, as experiences of co-writing do (Trentin 2008), through a collaborative strategy which takes place in a (partially) virtual learning community. This learning path on the Moodle platform of the E-studium project of the Università degli Studi di Perugia has been tested during a German language translation course. On-line (e-activity) cooperative activities are intended as follows. In the first place, a 3 or 4 student group is supposed to carry out a complete translation: beginning from an individual, strictly personal, attempt of translation regarding different parts of the text, the group as a whole will carry out a final version thanks to a mutually reasoned revision of the single efforts. Secondly, a cooperative gathering of auxiliary material is encouraged, whereas, in the third place, a cooperative construction of a highly specific glossary of terms, which has been highlighted and identified during the whole activity, will take place. The Moodle platform allows a complete monitoring of all activities carried out during the process. A detailed analysis and interpretation of the monitoring on one hand and a survey submitted to the students at the end of the learning activity on the other, represent the first step towards a critical evaluation of the formative activity which has been realized.
Tradurre in/a rete: un percorso collaborativo di apprendimento
MEIWES, Emmanuela Elisabeth
2012
Abstract
The aim of this contribution is to describe the theoretical bases and possible applications of learning paths in the distance made feasible thanks to new technologies, in order to give a critical evaluation of a specific cooperative translation program realized on an e-learning platform. We suggest a web-based translation path, as experiences of co-writing do (Trentin 2008), through a collaborative strategy which takes place in a (partially) virtual learning community. This learning path on the Moodle platform of the E-studium project of the Università degli Studi di Perugia has been tested during a German language translation course. On-line (e-activity) cooperative activities are intended as follows. In the first place, a 3 or 4 student group is supposed to carry out a complete translation: beginning from an individual, strictly personal, attempt of translation regarding different parts of the text, the group as a whole will carry out a final version thanks to a mutually reasoned revision of the single efforts. Secondly, a cooperative gathering of auxiliary material is encouraged, whereas, in the third place, a cooperative construction of a highly specific glossary of terms, which has been highlighted and identified during the whole activity, will take place. The Moodle platform allows a complete monitoring of all activities carried out during the process. A detailed analysis and interpretation of the monitoring on one hand and a survey submitted to the students at the end of the learning activity on the other, represent the first step towards a critical evaluation of the formative activity which has been realized.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
