It is quite easy to put things off and that is why communication is a big part of your commitment to this course. In order to get the most out of your experience in this course, you should be sure to do the following:
By the end of the course, you'll have created a final draft of the following:
Your staff development plan is an "action plan" for disseminating and assessing what you have learned in this course about technology-supported engaged learning to other educators in your region.
Make sure your staff development action plan is something you will use, not a "shelf" plan. Be specific enough to cause real change, not temporary disorientation.
Your final grade in the course will be the total of your scores on the following rubrics. Check with your facilitators on the exact rubrics and percentages for your particular course. The following is an example:
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Proposal Rubric |
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Presentation Rubric |
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Scenario Rubric |
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Project Rubric |
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Page Design |
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Staff Development Action Plan Rubric |
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Participation |
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The final grade is based on a percentage weighting of the points in each area. Your facilitator will tell you what the actual breakdown of the percentages will be for your particular course. They will follow the guidelines below: