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Weekly Topics

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Standard components of a Weekly Topic

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Topics accomplish a single learning objective.

The objective is the foundation of the topic.

The results of all the topic components are judged against the objective.

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What the learner will DO

What the learner will DECIDE

What the learner will CREATE

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The title announces the topic and makes a promise.

The title is a promise to the learner they will achieve what the title implies.

The title is a small but critical part of the topic.

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Helps the learner see how the topic relates to the course.

A good introduction is short. A couple of sentences and limited graphics are usually enough.

Welcomes and familiarizes the learner to your topic.

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The summary gives the learner another chance to learn.

The summary is a recap of the main points taught in the topic.

The summary may is as an overview or preview of what will be taught in the topic.

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Connect to life and work

Do Practice

AbsorbKnowledge

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Choose an authentic assessment that will measure the success of the topic.

A topic assessment verifies the objective has been accomplished.

The topic assessment is often the activity for the topic

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Content taken from E-Learning by Design (Horton, 2006).

Summary Standard components of a Weekly Topic