Welcome

Welcome to our two-part course on classroom activities and lesson plan framing. This engaging and flexible course includes scenario-based learning, and reflection opportunities, and is applicable no matter the subject, age, or context of your learners. This course covers Visible Learning research, technology integration, engagement strategies, and more in our discussion of effective and appropriate classroom activities and engaging and clear framing.

Course Structure

This is a modular course. These modular courses are comprised of several small, largely self-contained modules. Each module is comprised of an overview page, several sub-topic pages, and a check for understanding.

On each sub-topic page, there will be some type of content and activity. These activities are required to be completed, but they will not be collected nor will they affect your score. Each sub-topic page will take roughly 20 minutes to an hour to complete.

To complete a module, you must pass the check for understanding. This can be done through the check for an understanding quiz OR through an alternative. Both require you to get a certain score to move on. Both can be attempted as many times as needed.

If you are taking this course for graduate credit, you will need to also complete the capstone assignment. If you are taking this course for CECH (Continuing Education Contact Hours) or neither, you do not need to complete the capstone assignment.

Course Outcomes

I can select appropriate tasks based on proven effectiveness.
I can engage and increase clarity with framing.

Assignments

As described above, the primary assignments for this course are the Check for Understanding quizzes:

Scoring

"Check for Understanding" quizzes in our course are designed for immediate feedback, with both scoring and responses automatically provided by the system as soon as you complete them. This instant insight helps you gauge your understanding of the material in real time. For other assignments, however, scoring is conducted manually by an instructor, offering a more personalized review of your work. You'll find specific scoring details and criteria directly within those assignments, guiding you on what to expect and how to excel. Throughout all assignments, we strive to have scoring directly mirror one's competency toward the outcomes and success criteria listed.

Feedback

In our modular courses, we understand the importance of receiving personalized feedback to enhance your learning experience. Should you have any practice assignments or activities that weren't collected for review, please don't hesitate to message the instructor directly. We are committed to supporting your journey, whether you're an educator, administrator, support staff, or a community or family member invested in education. Our team is always eager to provide input on your ideas and to assist in your professional and personal development. Your growth and success are our top priorities. For any feedback requests you submit, please expect a response within approximately one week. We strive to provide timely and constructive feedback to support your learning and development.

Please note that while we endeavor to provide comprehensive feedback, detailed responses for alternative assignments or the optional capstone project cannot be guaranteed unless they have been pre-arranged with the instructor. This ensures clarity and alignment with course objectives. If your course or communication with the instructor specifies otherwise, those guidelines will take precedence. Your understanding helps us maintain a structured and effective learning environment for all participants.

Certificates, CECH, and Credit Overview

Upon completing all main modules of the course, participants are automatically awarded a certificate of completion, a document that can be used as proof of training or displayed on platforms like LinkedIn. For those interested in further accreditation, there's the option to enroll in an additional course to receive a CECH/CEU certificate, which is separate from graduate credit and requires viewing the course homepage. Alternatively, participants seeking graduate credit can do so by registering with a university, completing the course, and fulfilling a capstone project. This option is not automatic and requires coordination with the instructor and may involve additional fees. Graduate credit provides a more formal recognition of completion and can be sought from various affiliated universities within six months of completing the course.

More information on this will be available in the similarly titled module upon completion of all main modules.