Final
Paper |
Topic: "Towards a Theory of Online Learning: A Personal Framework"
Word Count: 500-1,000
Due: 2 Days Before the Last Day of Class
Explanation: Perhaps the best approach for this assignment is to think of it as you making your own personal statement about learning theory, how it applies to your teaching situation/audience, and how you might use it when creating online learning environments (classes, activities, etc.).
Is one particular learning theory and set of strategies most appropriate for your audience (K-6, K-12, higher ed, community college, HR, training)? If so, why? Would you use several? If so, why? It may be that you think learning theory adds nothing to the kinds of learning activities you will be creating and is a waste of time. If so, please explain and justify.
RUBRIC Total Assignment Value: 10 Points |
CRITERIA |
Excellent |
Good |
Needs
Improvement |
Paper demonstrates knowledge of learning theory. |
3 points Written work demonstrates clear understanding of learning theory. |
2 points Written work demonstrates a basic understanding of learning theory. |
1 points Written work demonstrates little evidence of understanding learning theory. |
Written work applies learning theory to appropriate online teaching and learning context (training, K-12, higher-ed, etc.) |
5 points The writer insightfully applies learning theory to appropriate online teaching context. |
3 points The writer attempts to apply learning theory to appropriate online teaching context. |
2 points The writer makes minimal connection between learning theory and appropriate online teaching context. |
The written work is logically organized, demonstrates clarity of thought, coherence, with professional vocabulary, including professional level grammar and appearance utilizing cited research to support ideas when appropriate. |
2 points The writer demonstrates a clear command of organizational writing skills. Written work consistently demonstrates clarity of thought, coherence, and professional vocabulary. Written work displays fluent grammar and utilizes APA format including the citation of research sources when appropriate. |
1 points Written work moderately demonstrates clarity of thought, coherence, and professional vocabulary. Written work displays few errors in grammar and minimally utilizes APA format including the citation of research sources when appropriate. |
0 points Written work minimally demonstrates clarity of thought, coherence, and professional vocabulary. Written work displays several errors in grammar and does not utilize APA format including the citation of research sources when appropriate. |
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