Due Date(s)
This project has two associated due dates, the first is the draft presentation day on Friday November 22 and the second due date is the final presentation at the end of the semester.
Assignment
A major portion of your grade is based upon your performance creating an online or blended course and an assessment of how well you progressed towards the course design project goals. You will, in collaboration with the instructor and your peers, determine these goals and then work toward accomplishing them across the semester.
Deliverables:
- Course project proposal turned in, reviewed, and revised if necessary
- Present a screencasted draft version of your presentation in Mid November, with peer review and revision
- Turn in a final screencast of your project during finals week
Presentations will vary in terms of content and your own goals. We will discuss content as a group during the semester.
On November 22, draft presentations will be due. You’ll each present the current status of your courses using a screencast that is turned in by providing a link to me via email (Please submit the link as far prior to class as possible so I can organize it in a space where others can see it), we will then use Eli Review to give comments and feedback to our colleagues. Below is a short guide to help you prepare for these presentations.
What do you need to do:
- Remind us of your course name, topic and any other relevant information to get started.
- Pull up your site and walk us through where you are at with it. As you give us the “tour” of the course be sure to note the areas you are currently working on or have not started yet.
- During class you’ll have an opportunity to ask for feedback from the group. My suggestion is to draft 2-4 questions that you want to have input from the rest of the group on and ask those.
- Last, provide an outline of next steps to get you to your desired state at the end of the semester.
Final Screencast
The final screencast should go over the pieces of the course you updated so we can see the difference between the draft and final version. I’ll be using the same rubric to score (below) as I did in the draft presentation so you’ll want to make sure you reference any changes you made. I’ll use the final screencast and a look over your course to fill out the final rubric score. Please send the link to the final screencast to me by Friday, December 13 so I have enough time to read through it and submit grades.
Rubric for assessment
| Element | In Progress | Satisfactory | Distinguished |
| Course Introduction | Little or no introductory text, students are not guided to where to begin, no modification | Basic introductory text is evident. Students are given guidance on where to access course materials, including syllabus. Some modifications to course homepage or other introductory elements | Multimedia or more advanced introductory text is used. Students are provided with some course materials and/or content immediately. Evidence of structural modification |
| Course Structure | Course structure is not evident, lacks organizational components that allow student to understand the format and progression of the course. | Course structure is evident on syllabus and website. Some details provided about the sequence of course modules. Students will be able to follow course progression. | Course structure is clear on syllabus and website. Decisions made about structure are explained and justified during presentation. Students will have a clear understanding of course progression. |
| Course Content | No developed modules or lesson plans. No explanation for how lesson plans fit into larger course structure | One to two fully developed modules or lesson plans. Some understanding of the methods employed and how the lessons fit into the overall course structure. | Multiple fully developed modules or lesson plans. You clearly explained the methods used for each specific lesson plan and justified your decisions. |
| Course Usability / Accessibility | Course fails to meet most standards for accessibility and usability. You have not addressed these concerns within your course outline or presentation. | Course meets most/all standards for usability and accessibility. You have addressed these standards within your course presentation. | Presentation shows a clear understanding both of usability/accessibility standards and why they are important in course design. Any elements that don’t meet standards are addressed and explained. |
| Course Technology | No clear explanation of technology requirements or choices. | Technology used for the course is clearly outlined in the syllabus and course explanation. | Technology choices are clearly outlined and justified. You’ve connected your tech choices with specific pedagogical or learning goals. |
Questions?
Email Scott for clarification at schopie1@msu.edu