Course Format with Directions

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]]
   • Add at least one subcategory from the list in, e.g. [[Category:CS1]]
   • Remove [[Category:Template]], since this page is a template, but your new page is not.
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.

TEMPLATE

Overview

Course	course name
Institution	course
Author(s) / Instructor(s)	name(s) and contact info if willing to be contacted (link to user page on wiki)
Offering(s)	semester, section, etc
Course Overview	course overview - description, intro/intermediate/advanced, required,elective
Student Characteristics	typical class size, student background, etc
Prerequisites
Infrastructure	classroom, technology, support, textbooks, course paths, etc.

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

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

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

Notes to Instructor

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

Moving Forward

• what next steps are desirable or possible for this course

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