Learning Plan 1*

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LEARNING PLAN 1

 

Overview

Example:  [In this Learning Plan you will become familiar with the online learning tools used in this course. Completing the learning activities in this learning plan will prepare you to use the online tools to successfully complete the activities and assignments in this course. You will create a personal profile, use discussion forums, and create directories that you will use to store the career development documents and information that you create in this course.]

 

Competency

1. Use online learning tools for technical report writing

Linked Standards

1. The curriculum must include content in five areas: general education, biomedical science and clinical practice.

Linked General Education Outcomes

1. Apply psychological principles to personal and professional relationships

Linked Program Outcomes

1. Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance

Linked Core Abilities

A. Learn effectively

 

Performance Standards

Criteria---Your performance will be successful when:

  1. you access Help to find directions on how to use online tools
  2. you complete the orientation on online learning tools
  3. you create a personal profile including your name, e-mail address, phone number, and other general information

4.      you create a directory folder in your Personal Workspace for each learning plan in this course

5.      you use e-mail to communicate with your instructor

6.      you participate in an online discussion

7.      you post at least two messages to the discussion

8.      you access the GradeBook to view assessment information

 

Conditions---You will demonstrate competence:

  1. by setting up and using online learning tools.

 

Learning Objectives

This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency [Example]:

a. List the online learning tools available for this course

b. Describe the purpose of the Forum in an online course

c. List two ways to find information and directions on using online tools

d. Explain the purpose of the personal and assignment workspace in your online course

e. Describe the value of sharing information about yourself with your peers by creating a Personal Profile

f. Explain the purpose of a Learning Plan

g. Explain the purpose of a Performance Assessment Task

 

Learning Plan Prerequisites

1.      Read the Syllabus

 

 

Learning Activities

____2.               TAKE at minute to really look at all of the components of this web page. How many different icons do you see? Do you know what each of the icons is for or where it leads? The following activities will help you to find out.

____3.               If you have not already done so, READ the Syllabus for this course. The syllabus includes helpful information on the technical requirements for this course, guidelines for discussions, Netiquette, and group work, and information on your assignments and how you will be graded. [CLICK on the Home icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of your screen].

____4.               COMPLETE the Orientation. [CLICK on Orientation icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of your screen] The Orientation will help you to become familiar with the online learning tools used in this course. REMEMBER that directions for how to use the online learning tools can be found in "Student Help". [CLICK on Help icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of your screen]

____5.               For many students the first day of a traditional class is an exciting time to meet new and interesting people. In this online course we will use Personal Profiles as a way to learn about each other. CREATE a Personal Profile for yourself to introduce yourself to your classmates. [CLICK on Profile icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of your screen]. REMEMBER that directions on how to create a personal profile can be found in Help. READ the profiles of the instructor and other members of your class.

____6.               VISIT the Learning Plans for this course. [CLICK on Learning Plan icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of your screen]. LOCATE the Overview, the Learning Activities, and the Performance Assessment for each Learning Plan.

____7.               If you would like you can CREATE A DIRECTORY in your Personal Workspace for each Learning Plan in this course. [CLICK on the Workspace icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of your screen] USE this directory to store your files as you complete the assignments for each Learning Plan. REMEMBER that directions for how to create a directory can be found in Help. Storing your files in your personal workspace allows you to access these files from any computer. Otherwise, you can store your files on your computer's hard drive or on floppy disks.

____8.               VISIT your In/Out Box. [CLICK on the In/Out Box icon in the Navigation bar at the left side of your screen and select this assessment]. You will use the In/Out Box to submit your assessments to your instructor and to receive assessments with feedback from your instructor.

____9.               PARTICIPATE in an introductory discussion by posting a message in the Large Group Discussion forum for Learning Plan 1. [CLICK on the Discussion icon on the Navigation Bar at the left side of your screen] REMEMBER that directions on how to use Discussion can be found in Help. If you have not already done so, READ the "Guidelines for Discussion" in the course syllabus.

____10.            If you have not already done so, read the "Guidelines for Online Behavior" in the course syllabus. VISIT the Albion (http://www.albion.com/netiquette) web site, read "The Core Rules of Netiquette", and complete the quiz.

____11.            In this course you will be working in small groups to complete many of your assignments. To complete your group work, you will be using a variety of online tools including a Work Group Discussion, PowerPoint Workspace, and possibly Chat and E-mail. If you have not already done so, READ the "Guidelines for Group Work" in the course syllabus.

____12.            READ an article on Online Teams (http://www.onlinelearningmag.com/new/nov00/printer/feat1prt.htm) by Colleen Frye (2000) in Online Learning. This article discusses some of the most common myths about working in online teams. POST a message in the Large Group Discussion Forum that includes at least one benefit that you see of working in groups, and one question that you have about working in groups online or using online tools. RESPOND to at least one other posting.

____13.            A list of the members of each work group will be posted in the Large Group Discussion forum for Learning Plan 1. LOCATE your Work Group assignment and make a note of the name of your work group and your work group members. POST a message in your Work Group Discussion forum introducing yourself to the rest of the group. [CLICK on the Discussion icon on the navigation bar at the left side of your screen. Find the "Select Group" dropdown list and select your PowerPoint]. As you work together to complete your work group assignments you will need to take turns providing leadership for your work group discussions.

____14.            VISIT the GradeBook to find a list of the assignments that you will need to complete, due dates and other information. [CLICK on the GradeBook icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of your screen] As you complete your assignments and assessments, you will be able to check in the GradeBook to find the grades that you receive.

____15.            You are now ready to proceed through this course!

 

 

Assessment Activities

1.      SEND your instructor an e-mail stating that you have completed Learning Plan 1. FIND your instructor's e-mail address under Profiles. Be sure to let your instructor know if you have any questions.

 

Learning Materials and/or Handouts

  1. Orientation
  2. Personal Profiles
  3. Learning Plan

 

*Adapted from WIDSÓ