Learning Activity Format with Directions
A Learning Activity is the smallest unit of learning and could be a classroom activity, homework assignment, etc. Learning activities can be sequenced into Learning Modules, and can support steps on Pathways to FOSS contributions.
Using This Template
The template below contains sections which describe the items that should be included when creating a learning activity. To use this template:
- Create a new page with the word "Activity" in the name. Use a short, descriptive name.
- Copy the source for this template into your new page.
- Fill in the sections below according to the instructions.
- Categorize the page using tags at the bottom of the page.
- Include [[Category:Learning Activity]]
- Add at least one subcategory from the list in Learning Activities, e.g. [[Category:Coding and Style]]
- Remove [[Category:Template]], since this page is a template, but your new page is not.
- Use the Discussion tab (upper left of the page) to leave feedback to the author(s) of the activity, such as usage or suggestions for enhancements.
TEMPLATE
| Title |
Title of the activity (same as page name). |
|---|---|
| Overview |
High level description of what the student will do. |
| Prerequisites |
What topics and tools does the student need to know prior to beginning this activity? |
| Learning Objectives |
After successfully completing this activity, the learner should be able to:
What should the student be able to do after completing this activity? |
| Process Skills Practiced |
What process skills will the student practice while completing this activity? |
Background
Is there background reading material?
Are there other activities the student should have done first?
What is the rationale for this activity?
Include helpful hints to faculty here.
Directions
What should the student do?
Deliverables
What will the student hand in?
Notes for Instructors
The remaining sections of this document are intended for the instructor. They are not part of the learning activity that would be given to students.
Assessment
How will the activity be graded?
How will learning will be measured? Ideally, there should be a way to measure each of the objectives described above.
How will feedback to the student be determined?
Include sample assessment questions/rubrics. Feel free to indicate that the activity itself is not graded, however it would be helpful to include any questions that might be used at a later date to interpret learning, for example on a quiz or exam.
The form of the assessment is expected to vary by assignment. One possible format is the table:
| Criteria | Level 1 (fail) | Level 2 (pass) | Level 3 (good) | Level 4 (exceptional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1... | ||||
| Criterion 2... |
Comments
What should the instructor know before using this activity?
What are some likely difficulties that an instructor may encounter using this activity?
| ACM BoK Area & Unit(s) |
What ACM Body of Knowledge Area and Unit(s( does this activity cover? |
|---|---|
| ACM BoK Topic(s) |
What specific topics are addressed? The Computing Curricula 2013 provides a list of topics in Appendix A - The Body of Knowledge (page 58) - https://www.acm.org/education/CS2013-final-report.pdf |
| Difficulty |
Is this activity easy, medium or challenging? |
| Estimated Time to Complete |
How long should it take for the student to complete the activity? |
| Environment / Materials |
What does the student need? Internet access, IRC client, Git Hub account, LINUX machine, etc.? |
| Author(s) |
Who wrote this activity? |
| Source |
Is there another activity on which this activity is based? If so, please provide a link to the original resource. |
| License |
Under which license is this material made available? We request that you pick a Creative Commons license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ for general information. Suggested text: This learning activity is available for use under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Attribution need not include a link back to this site. We suggest using a template like: {{License CC BY}} |
Suggestions for Open Source Community
Suggestions for an open source community member who is working in conjunction with the instructor.
The blank template for this page is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Anyone using this template need not include a link back to this site as part of attribution.
