Training Plan
Encourage students to develop a process or walkthrough demonstration that could be used in the professional setting.
Why Create this Learning Experience
As students prepare to enter the workforce, they may encounter an expectation to develop their own training materials and/or mentor others. This activity relies on a student-led component. It is best to use a software, application, or concept that students have encountered earlier in the course and/or program.
To foster an interactive and engaging activity be sure to clearly articulate the expectations and establish parameters within the prompt. See the additional considerations on how to appropriately use this activity.
Prompt
Assessment Type: Graded
Recommended Learning Tool: Assignment
Learning Domain: A robust online course will incorporate a variety of learning domains to support students’ achievement of the course outcomes. This activity is best suited for a Mid cognitive function.
If you are actively collaborating with a designer, please direct them to this resource if you are interested in utilizing this learning experience. It can be applied or adapted to your online course.
Additional Considerations
Consider the following recommendations to execute this activity effectively:
- It is recommended to start with a smaller topic for undergraduate-level courses so students can practice the technique. Graduate-level courses can employ advance topics.
- Advertise this activity early in the semester. Give students ample time to prepare and complete this activity. When possible, provide students with advance notice that this activity will be taking place.
- Clearly articulate activity instructions and expectations, such as purpose, context, collaboration methods, submission format, deadlines, netiquette, model submission examples.
- Consider a rubric to provide students with directions and how their submission(s) will be evaluated.