What does a Module Look Like?
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Basic Structure of a Generic Module

  1. What will we learn?
  2. Where does this fit in the big picture?
    1. What is this a prerequisite for?
    2. What can you do once you know this?
    3. What is this on the list of? Sibling skills? Categorical parent skill?
  3. Activity. What will you do?
    1. Read/view/listen "outside class"
    2. Meet with instructor for lecture, seminar, workshop, lab
    3. Exercises, practice problems, workout, try something, game
    4. Collaborate. "Virtually" and/or "in person" with classmates
    5. Get feedback
    6. Revise
    7. Skill build/practice/rehearse/drill
  4. How will you demonstrate what you have learned?
    1. Examination (written, electronic, oral), presentation, problem set, project, essay, report
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