A.+Final+Project+Requirements

=**SPSE 6900 Overview of Final Project ** =

= =   The final project consists of designing a Wiki module that consists of specific components of a content module for online delivery You will draw from theory and principles of online learning presented in Modules 1-3 and will apply the information to assist with the design.

To prepare for the assignment, please review the slide shows and related materials (Module 2). You may also want to browse the Module 1 materials and review all previously required readings. The final project is worth 200 points.

Remember to view examples of each component by selecting the corresponding link listed on the left-hand menu.

Steps in completing the final project: >
 * Begin by selecting a **topic and set of objectives and skills** (skills if applicable). Be sure that the topic is broad enough for design purposes, but narrow enough to fulfill the project requirements. Content must be appropriate for the selected grade, age, or audience.
 * Determine what is most important to include in the Wiki in terms of content, skills, resources, and discussion. Based on this information, design a set of Learning Objectives. The objectives will provide the framework for the unit / content module.
 * Identify ** relevant readings ** .  The assigned readings may include articles, textbook chapters, etc.
 * You will need to decide how you will ** present the content information ** . One suggestion is to design a slide show that covers important points and/or key concepts. Other suggestions include including a WebQuest, lecture notes, interactive web sites, and related resources.
 * Student ** handouts and related web sites and resources ** must also be included.
 * Next, design at ** least two learning activities ** . Be sure that the learning activities align with: a) Learning Objectives and b) content material. Remember that research shows that a constructivist approach works effectively in the online environment; therefore, the learning activities must be applicable, relevant, and authentic. Examples: Case studies, project, critical analysis paper, action research.
 * In order to assess learning, you will need to design a ** rubric for evaluating student products. **
 * Communication and interaction is a key component of online learning. Using the content covered in your Wiki module, design a ** Discussion Forum ** . The Forum must include: a) assigned readings, b) at least four focus questions, and c) evaluation instrument. The focus questions must be open ended and must be designed in a manner that promotes interaction. Last, add the Forum guidelines. Example: Number of postings, responses, and outside sources.
 * References – Include a Reference page with at least four outside sources you used in designing the unit / content module. The sources may include textbooks, articles, outside readings, etc.
 * Post your wiki content module address to the forum titled, Sharing Your Wiki Content Module for evaluation. If you do not post to the forum, your final project will not be evaluated.

** NOTES: **
 * Each Wikipage MUST be "user friendly" and aesthetically pleasing in addition to being appropriate for the intended audience.
 * The final project will be evaluated based on the following rubric. Please follow the checklist below in preparing and uploading your materials.
 * You MUST post your wiki address to the forum titled, Sharing Your Wiki Content Module. Please see the course site for forum.

** Evaluation: **

The Wiki Module will be evaluated based on the following rubric. Please print out a copy of the rubric and use it as a guide throughout the design process.

** 200 – 180 points ** || ** B ** ** 179 – 159 points **
 * ** Rubric for Evaluating a Wiki Module ** ||
 * ** Component ** || ** A **

|| ** C ** ** 158 – 138 points ** || ** F ** ** Below 137 points ** ||
 * ** Topic and Learning Goals and Objectives ** || Topic is appropriate for the intended audience and reflects standards, goals, and well-designed objectives. || Topic is appropriate for the intended audience and reflects standards, goals, and objectives. || Topic is somewhat appropriate for the intended audience and reflects goals, and objectives. || Topic is not appropriate for the intended audience and the Wiki module includes minimal goals. ||
 * ** Syllabus ** || Well-designed syllabus with all relevant information clearly presented. || Syllabus includes relevant information. || Syllabus includes some important information. || Syllabus does not reflect the components outlined. ||
 * ** Content ** || Demonstrates in-depth knowledge.
 * ** Content ** || Demonstrates in-depth knowledge.
 * ** Content ** || Demonstrates in-depth knowledge.

Content is appropriate for the age, grade, and proficiency level of targeted second language learners.

Many details and examples. || Demonstrates essential knowledge with no factual errors.

Most content is appropriate for the age, grade, and proficiency level of targeted second language learners.

Some details and examples. || Demonstrates essential knowledge however contains 1 -2 factual errors.

Some content is appropriate for the age, grade, and proficiency level of targeted second language learners. Very few details or examples. || Minimal or missing content, 3 or more factual errors.

Questionable content and/or inappropriate content.

No details or examples. ||
 * ** Learning Tasks ** || Learning tasks are well-designed and appropriately matched to audience, content, objectives, and goals.
 * ** Learning Tasks ** || Learning tasks are well-designed and appropriately matched to audience, content, objectives, and goals.

Tasks are relevant and meaningful and reflect a good variety.

Two or more tasks included. || Learning tasks are appropriately matched to audience, content, objectives, and goals.

Tasks are relevant and meaningful and reflect a good variety.

Two tasks included.

|| Learning tasks are somewhat matched to audience, content, objectives, and goals.

Tasks reflect meaningful application

Two tasks included. || Learning tasks are not matched to audience, content, objectives, and goals.

|| Discussion includes clear guidelines, outside readings, and detailed evaluation criteria. || Discussion topic reflects content and encourages interaction among participants.
 * ** Discussion ** || Discussion topic reflects content and encourages meaningful interaction among participants.
 * ** Discussion ** || Discussion topic reflects content and encourages meaningful interaction among participants.

Discussion includes guidelines, outside readings, and evaluation criteria. || Discussion topic somewhat reflects content and encourages interaction.

Discussion includes guidelines and evaluation criteria. || Discussion topic is unrelated to content with sketchy guidelines and little criteria for evaluation. ||
 * ** Assessment ** || Assessment tools well-matched and clearly aligned with learning goals and tasks. Variety of assessment tools included. || Assessment tools matched and aligned with learning goals and tasks. Some variety of assessment tools included.  || Assessment tools somewhat matched with learning goals and tasks.  || Assessment does not reflect the learning goals, objectives, or tasks.  ||
 * ** Organization ** || Content uses headings or bulleted lists to organize topics and group related material.
 * ** Organization ** || Content uses headings or bulleted lists to organize topics and group related material.
 * ** Organization ** || Content uses headings or bulleted lists to organize topics and group related material.

|| Content uses headings or bulleted lists to organize topics. || Content has some logical organization. || Content has no logical organization. ||
 * ** Citation ** || Gives credit to all sources.
 * ** Citation ** || Gives credit to all sources.

Uses proper format for citing sources. || Gives credit to most sources.

Uses proper format for citing format with minor errors. || Does not give credit to most sources.

Uses improper format for citing sources. || Copies material without citing sources. ||
 * ** Accuracy ** || No misspellings or grammatical errors and no use of inappropriate abbreviations.
 * ** Accuracy ** || No misspellings or grammatical errors and no use of inappropriate abbreviations.

No broken links. || One or two errors in spelling or grammar. No use of inappropriate abbreviations.

No broken links. || Three errors in spelling or grammar. Some use of inappropriate abbreviations.

One broken link. || Four or more errors in spelling or grammar. Constant use of inappropriate abbreviations.

More than one broken link. ||
 * ** Attractiveness ** || Excellent use of color, font, graphics or multimedia to enhance presentation.  || Appropriate use of color, font, graphics or multimedia to enhance look of wiki. Visual choices do not distract from content.  || Some use of color, font, graphics or multimedia to enhance look of wiki OR use is somewhat excessive and distracting.  || No use of color, font, graphics or multimedia to enhance look of wiki OR use is very excessive and distracting.  ||
 * ** Contribution ** || Collects a great deal of information and develops own ideas on topic.
 * ** Contribution ** || Collects a great deal of information and develops own ideas on topic.
 * ** Contribution ** || Collects a great deal of information and develops own ideas on topic.

Constant input to development of wiki module. || Basic collection of material or development of ideas on topic.

Adequate input to development of wiki module. || Minimal collection of material or development of ideas on topic.

Moderate input to development of wiki module. || Does not collect material or develop ideas on topic.

No contribution or minimal input to development of wiki module. || ...no bad mojo here! Dr. Dorothy Valcarcel Craig Professor of Education Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro TN
 * ** Overall ** || Wiki module is well designed, detailed, interesting, and includes all components outlined in assignment guidelines. || Wiki module includes all components outlined in assignment guidelines.  || Wiki module includes most components outlined in assignment guidelines.  || Wiki module includes some components.  ||
 * ** Overall ** || Wiki module is well designed, detailed, interesting, and includes all components outlined in assignment guidelines. || Wiki module includes all components outlined in assignment guidelines.  || Wiki module includes most components outlined in assignment guidelines.  || Wiki module includes some components.  ||

SPSE 6900 / Online Learning & Instructional Design