Grading
Assessments are based on a detailed grading rubric developed for this course:
Course Assignments 30%
Course Participation & Communication 40%
Final Project 30%
1. Course assignments will include reflection questions and written assignments.
2. Class participation will be evaluated based on the quality and consistency of contribution to the
discussion forum. The grades for participation will be posted two weeks after each question opens.
3. Final Project: There are two options for the course project:
Application in the Classroom
This project allows learners to develop an application that could teach some aspect of the
course content to students or other educators. The project may take the form of a classroom unit
or a workshop plan (if used for professional development).
4. Policy: Everything submitted as an assignment, project, or discussion post must be an original work.
References to resource materials are expected and proper citation is required. Assignments are due
on the dates specified. Late submissions will be penalized 10%. Revised assignments that incorporate
your instructor’s feedback will be accepted until the course ends.