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== 0. Overview ==
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A [[:Category:Course Course]] is an actual course involving HFOSS.
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== Using This Template ==
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The template below contains sections which describe the items that should be included when creating a course. To use this template:
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# Create a new page with the word "Course" in the name. Use a short, descriptive name.
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# Copy the source for this template into your new page.
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# Fill in the sections below according to the instructions.
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# Categorize the page using tags at the bottom of the page.
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#* Include <nowiki>[[Category:Course]]</nowiki>
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#* Remove <nowiki>[[Category:Template]]</nowiki>, since this page is a template, but your new page is not.
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#* Add at least one subcategory from the list in [[Category:Course]], e.g. <nowiki>[[Category:CS1]]</nowiki>
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# Use the '''Discussion''' tab (upper left of the page) to leave feedback to the author(s) of the course, such as usage or suggestions for enhancements.
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# Use the [[Course Rubric]] to review and provide feedback on a learning activity.
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== TEMPLATE ==
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=== 0. Overview ===
  
 
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== 1. Learning Objectives ==
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=== 1. Learning Objectives ===
 
* ''objectives & prerequisites should be active, student-centered, specific, and measurable''
 
* ''objectives & prerequisites should be active, student-centered, specific, and measurable''
 
** ''the student will be able to...''
 
** ''the student will be able to...''
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* ''might consider all levels of Bloom's taxonomy''
 
* ''might consider all levels of Bloom's taxonomy''
  
== 2. Methods of Assessment ==
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=== 2. Assessment Methods ===
 
* ''what will students do in this course, and how will it be evaluated''
 
* ''what will students do in this course, and how will it be evaluated''
 
** ''Exams, assignments, projects, etc.''
 
** ''Exams, assignments, projects, etc.''
 
* ''should be tied to learning objectives''
 
* ''should be tied to learning objectives''
  
== 3. Course Outline ==
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=== 3. Course Outline ===
 
* ''major topics, events, milestones''
 
* ''major topics, events, milestones''
 
* ''learning activities that can be adopted or adapted''
 
* ''learning activities that can be adopted or adapted''
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* ''or link to course website''
 
* ''or link to course website''
  
== 4. Notes to Instructor ==
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=== 4. Notes to Instructor ===
 
* ''Tips, suggestions, lessons learned (warnings)...''
 
* ''Tips, suggestions, lessons learned (warnings)...''
  
== 5. Moving Forward ==
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=== 5. Moving Forward ===
 
* ''what next steps are desirable or possible for this course''
 
* ''what next steps are desirable or possible for this course''
  

Revision as of 20:40, 25 January 2017

A Category:Course Course is an actual course involving HFOSS.

Using This Template

The template below contains sections which describe the items that should be included when creating a course. To use this template:

  1. Create a new page with the word "Course" in the name. Use a short, descriptive name.
  2. Copy the source for this template into your new page.
  3. Fill in the sections below according to the instructions.
  4. Categorize the page using tags at the bottom of the page.
    • Include [[Category:Course]]
    • Remove [[Category:Template]], since this page is a template, but your new page is not.
    • Add at least one subcategory from the list in, e.g. [[Category:CS1]]
  5. Use the Discussion tab (upper left of the page) to leave feedback to the author(s) of the course, such as usage or suggestions for enhancements.
  6. Use the Course Rubric to review and provide feedback on a learning activity.


TEMPLATE

0. Overview

Course Name course name
Course Overview course overview - description, intro/intermediate/advanced, required,elective
Author(s) Name(s) and contact info if willing to be contacted
Student Characteristics typical class size, student background, etc
Prerequisites Knowledge required to be successful in this course
Infrastructure classroom, technology, support, textbooks, course paths, etc.
Offerings Course number, institution, instructor, semester

1. Learning Objectives

  • objectives & prerequisites should be active, student-centered, specific, and measurable
    • the student will be able to...
  • for the entire course, and/or for FOSS-specific parts of the course
  • might include content & process skills
  • might consider all levels of Bloom's taxonomy

2. Assessment Methods

  • what will students do in this course, and how will it be evaluated
    • Exams, assignments, projects, etc.
  • should be tied to learning objectives

3. Course Outline

  • major topics, events, milestones
  • learning activities that can be adopted or adapted
  • new learning activities that should or could be developed
  • include links to foss2serve Learning Activities where appropriate
  • reading assignments and supporting materials
  • or link to course website

4. Notes to Instructor

  • Tips, suggestions, lessons learned (warnings)...

5. Moving Forward

  • what next steps are desirable or possible for this course

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