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Previous experience
This is a very practical module, and
it is not essential that you have experience in other modules.
This module is dependent
on basic skills required for online collaboration and word processing. These
are the skills you will need to be able to proceed with the
course in distance-supported mode.
Module requirements
A key aspect of this module is that you plan and implement
a project with a class. This will include collaboration between
your class and another class within the module group. If you
are not a subject teacher, it is vital that you identify a class
you can work with, and make arrangements with the educator
concerned and your school management, in order to implement
this project. You need to plan ahead so that you can have
computer and Internet access to facilitate these activities.
You should start with Activity
0 to meet the members of your group. All 11 Activities
are part of the module and we strongly recommend that you
follow the activities
in the order in which they appear. You can view the activities
by clicking on the Activities link on the left-hand side of
this page.
You are required to collaborate online with members of your
group during this module. This interaction is part of the
activities and you must follow the instructions of each activity
carefully. You must therefore have a reliable Internet connection throughout this module.
Once you have completed the module, we
will ask you to complete a short self-assessment form, based
on the outcomes of the module.
Click here to view the self-assessment
form.
We will also ask you to complete a brief evaluation form.
Click here to view the module evaluation
form.
Web access
In order to participate in this module you will need access
to a computer that is linked to the Internet. You will also
need a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox to access recommended websites
during the module.
Assessment
In this module you assessment will be weighted as follows:
- Online collaboration as shown in your collaboration log = 10%
- Personal reflection as presented in your
e-diary = 10%
- Assignment 1 = 10%
- Assignment 2 = 20%
- Assignment 3 = 50%
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This assignment should be attempted
once you have completed Activity 2
What to do:
Consider the key aspects of Project-based
learning and reflect on your current practice in each
of these areas. Describe the reasons for your current
practice and what you consider the constraints to be
that prevent you from implementing a project-based unit
of work. Describe your plan to overcome these constraints.
Use a word processor to write this
document. It should have no fewer than 500 words.
What to submit:
Save your essay as <your_student_number>-Elective9-PBL
e.g. 205654321-Elective9-PBL
Send this saved document as an attachment
in e-mail
to your tutor (using the subject heading "Learning with Projects - Assignment 1"). |
Assessment
criteria for Assignment 1 |
You
described your current practice in each key area of
project-based learning
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Maximum
of 30 |
You
analysed your situation and identified the constraints
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Maximum
of 30 |
You
developed a plan to overcome the major constraints
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Maximum
of 40 |
Total
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100
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This assignment should be attempted
once you have completed Activity 5
What to do:
Find a teacher in your school or another
school who has managed a classroom-based
project. Interview that teacher and analyse
the events of the project. Provide the interview script
and, in a column alongside the teacher's responses,
provide your analytical comment. These comments should
identify the key success factors and constraints in
the management of the project. Draw final conclusions
and draw up a list of guidelines for planning and implementing
online collaborative project-based learning.
Your interview script and comments
should be no fewer than 1000 words.
What to submit:
Save your essay as <your_student_number>-Elective9-Interview
e.g. 205654321-Elective9-Interview
Send this saved document as an attachment
in e-mail
to your tutor (using the subject heading "Learning with Projects - Assignment 2 "). |
Assessment
criteria for Assignment 2 |
You
provided an interview script
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Maximum
of 10 |
You
analysed the script and identified key success factors
and constraints
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Maximum
of 20 |
You
complied a list of guidelines for implementing project-based learning
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Maximum
of 20 |
Total
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50
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This assignment should be attempted while you are doing all the activities
of the module. You should complete the assignment once
you have completed all the activities in the module.
What to do:
During this module you have planned and implemented a short investigate unit of work that incorporates the principles of project-based learning and inter-class telecollaboration.
- Describe your implementation plan, outlining the choices that you had and why you have chosen what you consider to be the most appropriate course of action.
- Analyse and comment on the progress of the unit and reflect on what you observed. Explain the reason for the events that occur and elicit learner feedback on the process.
- Reflect on the experience and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop a plan for how you will tackle the implementation of a future telecollaboration project differently, based on your analysis and reflection.
Your reflection should consist of
no fewer than 1000 words.
What to submit:
Save the planning template as <your_student_number>-Elective9-reflection e.g. 205654321-Elective9-reflection
Save your e-diary as <your_student_number>-Elective9-ediary
e.g. 205654321-Elective9-ediary
Save your collaboration log as <your_student_number>-Elective9-collaboration
e.g. 205654321-Elective9-collaboration
Send these saved documents as an attachment
in e-mail
to your tutor (using the subject heading "Learning with Projects - Assignment 3"). |
Assessment
criteria for Assignment 3 |
You
described a plan for implementing the Learning Circle project
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Maximum
of 15 |
You
gave reasons for choosing what you consider to be most
appropriate options
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Maximum
of 15 |
You
analysed and commented on the events of the project and gave reasons for the events that took place
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Maximum
of 25 |
You
reflected on the experience and identified areas for improvement
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Maximum
of 25 |
You
have a plan of action for implementing future telecollaboration projects.
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Maximum
of 20 |
Total
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100
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