BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 3
A Course Review
Course Details…•Grade: 8th •Instructor: Jason Watts•Semester: Spring, 2011
•Reviewed April, 2011 by…•Hope Via•Barry Thibault•David Robertson
Content
Strengths Rigorous & Age Appropriate Engaging Well planned & Sequenced Clear goals and objectivesWeaknesses Lack of a syllabus Recommendations Post a detailed syllabus Incorporate a student blog
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- Discussion boards- “Rate” your peers
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- No syllabus- Missing assignments- Missing tasks- Typos
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- Creatively designed- Good use of LMS- Excellent lesson objectives- Relevant assignments
This element was a course strength.
Recommenda-tions…
Instructional Design
Strengths1. Students are assessed at a
variety of levels
2. Evaluations are outlined in
course goals and standards
3. Age and level appropriate
Weaknesses1. A rubric is needed for some
assessments
2. Make sure all modules are continuous in design , layout
and assessment.
Recommendations
1. Ongoing and frequent assessments need to be
implemented in every module.
2. Include a group final project including all learned goals and
standards as an assessment.
1.Discussions
2. Presentations
3. Videos
4.Posts
5. Assigned tasks
Student Assessme
ntAssessments used in Module
edia.
Technology Used by
Mr. Watts:
1. Web 2.02. Jing
3. Technology Resources
4. Keyboard Games
Technology Strengths:Mr. Watts applies technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evalua-
tion strategies.
Mr. Watts enhances his own productivity and professional practice utilizing
technology
Weaknesses:Integrate a class technology portfo-
lio assignment for all students show-ing the learned outcomes of the
module.
Class Website/ Blog page
Video/audio video/Podcast
Recommendations:1.Continue student critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects,
solve problems using technology
21st Century SkillsStrengths of 21st Century Skills Emphasized in Course Well planned, interesting, and useful. Encourages the use of technology and other 21st Century Skills.
Weaknesses of 21st Century Skills Emphasized in Course None
Types of and Frequency of 21st Century Skills Emphasized in Course Initiative and Self-Direction Productivity and Accountability Leadership and Responsibility Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy ITCRecommendations Include media literacy activities that are missing. Including activities for employment skills to incorporate critical thinking, problem
solving activities Incorporate activities to develop flexibility, adaptability, social/cross-cultural skills and
leadership.
Final Thoughts (optional)
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