Step 4: Format Unit Components

(Lesson, Assignment, Quiz/Test, DQ)

Format Units and Lesson Components

You will now begin to fill in the course-specific information (lessons, assignments, quizzes/tests, discussions) from the Course Guide based on the template below.

Note:

If possible, it is recommended that you have two monitors/screens for this process for easier manipulation of information.

The rhythm for each unit is:

Lesson
Assignment
Quiz/Test
Discussion

*Not every unit will include all of these components, but this will be the order that we will continue to follow.

Format Unit Folders

For each red unit folder, Add the Unit # and the Title of the Unit
Copy the description of the unit, if available, from the original course guide imported in from Blackboard
Add an image to the unit folder

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Step 1: Format Lesson Folders

If you do not have lesson folders under each Unit or Module unit folder, you will need to add them (see video).
On each lesson folder, copy and paste the assignments from the course guide.

Step 2: Format Lessons

For each lesson aka "lecture," please click on the doc in the nav bar, select edit, and add the word LESSON: before the title. Ex: LESSON: Foundations of Astronomy
Format info on the page
- Lato (not Arial)
- Size 19 (not 16)
- All black font (except for hyperlinks that default to blue)
- Bold titles and important information (vocab, etc)

Assignments.webm

Update from video: Lato size 19 font (not Arial 16)

Step 3: Format Assignments

Go into the assignment- click edit assign- copy/paste info
Put cursor on Lesson folder- click “Create New”
Select Html doc
Paste info and format. Be sure to change the formatting both in the course and in the edit assignment section. Copy the highlighted info into your course for each assign
Click on the link in toolbar- select assignment-select name of assign and save
Title the assignment Ex: ASSIGNMENT: American Dream Presentation
Check the formatting
In edit assignment:
1. At the top- click “Add to Gradebook”
2. Go to Evaluation and Feedback- scroll to the bottom- select “Manage Turnitin” and select “Enable Similarity Report” and save.
Click at the top to make the assignment visible.
Once you have the new Assignment page set, delete the old one that was imported in.

Assignment Sample:

American Dream Presentation

Comparison Assignment: WebQuest Presentation

Imagine you are a foreigner and you desperately want to come to America in the pursuit of a better life for you and your family. Choose a country: Poland, Ireland or Germany to emigrate from…

Grading Rubric for American Dream Prezi- _____/30

___/2 – Title slide

___/10 – Information and experience of the chosen immigrant group is accurate and thorough.

___/5 – Comparison with the idea of stereotyping is thorough.

___/3 – Presentation is visually appealing.

___/5 – At least 10 slides and five pictures are included.

___/3 – Grammar and spelling rules are followed. Writing includes complete sentences, proper mechanics and formal language.

___/2 – References and media are noted according to MLA guidelines.

Copy this info: Submit your assignment by clicking on the link below, click on "Add File" towards the bottom of the page, select the file, then "Submit.” Add any comments to the teacher in the Comment box.

Click here to submit the assignment- ASSIGNMENT: American Dream Presentation

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Step 4: Format Quizzes/Tests

On the Lesson folder click “Create New” - Html document
Add text: Click on the link below to access the quiz (or test).
Click on the link icon- select “Quizzes” and select the appropriate quiz or test. This will bring in a link to the quiz.
In the settings for the quiz or test, please select "Add to Gradebook" next to the points possible for the assessment (see 2nd video). and unclick "auto-publish results" in Evaluation and Feedback
Make sure the Final exam is unavailable.
Delete the original quiz file that was imported in.

Discussions.mp4

Step 5: Format Discussion Questions

Go into the Discussion- click edit topic- edit the formatting on the discussion question including the highlighted info below then copy it.
Click on the ⌄ next to the topic title
Click on Edit Topic to edit details in the post
- Select: Users must start a thread before they can read and reply to other threads
- Click the + in the toolbar and insert a divider line underneath the prompt.
- Copy/paste the info below into the topic description
- Save
- Delete original Discussion question imported in from Bb

Copy this info below the title:

DQ INSTRUCTIONS: For each discussion question, you will have an initial response and at least two other responses in which you comment on your classmates' or teacher’s posts.

Initial Response: Your initial response to a Discussion Question should be a minimum of 50-100 words and respond to all parts of the question. You will not be able to see your classmates' responses until after you have posted your initial response.

Peer/Instructor Response: You should read through your classmates' and teacher’s posts to find a conversation that interests you and post a response within that conversation. You must post a response to at least two different people (classmates and/or teacher) per question. Peer response posts should extend the conversation with an additional question, an example from your experience or the current lesson, or some other thought that goes beyond simple agreement with the classmate’s post. Peer response posts must be a minimum of 30 words.

Discussion Question Rubric:

Initial Response by Due Date - 5 pts

Two Responses by Sunday - 4 pts

Thoroughness of Posts - 1 pt

TOTAL POINTS PER DQ - 10 pts

Click here to respond to DQ:

4. Connect Discussion to the grade book.

Click on the link on the html doc to access the discussion again
Click on the ASSESSMENT tab
Select [New Grade Item]
Put in the title of the Discussion Board Ex: Unit 1 DQ 1 What does health mean to you? and the abbreviated version as Unit 1 DQ 1
Add score out of 10.
Select "Add Rubric" and select the "Discussion Question Rubric"
Click save and close.

Step 6 Double check for visability.

Be sure that each lesson component is visible except for the final exam.

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