Modules

A primary deliverable of this project is the collective development of nine graduate-level modules. These modules are inspired by the DataONE education modules and include the following emerging topics:

Module development resources

We consulted the following resources during the development of the modules:

Module development, general

Adelphi University, Center for Professional Excellence. (n.d.) Writing modules-based learning objectives. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://www.adelphi.edu/fcpe/programs/online-and-blended-course-development/resources-for-planning-and-development/course-mapping-and-learning-objectives/writing-module-based-learning-objectives/

Columbia University, Center for Teaching and Learning. (n.d.). Anti-racist pedagogy in action: First steps. Retrieved July 11, 2022 from https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/anti-racist-pedagogy/

CUNY Academic Commons. (2019). Module making camp: Step by step guide to creating an online module. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://modulemaking.commons.gc.cuny.edu/step-by-step-guide/

Fink, L. D. (2003). A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning. Retrieved July 11, 2022 from https://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/facultycenter_GuideforSignificantLearning.pdf

Johnson, S. M. (2020). Online course module structure. Vanderbilt University Course Development Resources. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://www.vanderbilt.edu/cdr/module1/online-course-module-structure/

Shaw, A. (2017). Module course design. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://ctl.wiley.com/modular-course-design/

Learning objectives/outcomes development

Brown University, The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning. (n.d.). Establishing learning goals. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://www.brown.edu/sheridan/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-resources/course-design/establishing-learning-goals

Carnegie Mellon University, Eberly Center. (2022). Design and teach a course: Articulate your learning outcomes. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/learningobjectives.html

Carnegie Mellon University, Eberly Center. (n.d.). The educational value of course-level learning objectives/outcomes. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/resources/Teaching/CourseDesign/Objectives/courselearningobjectivesvalue.pdf

Noyd, R. K. et al. (n.d.). A primer on writing effective learning-centered course goals. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://www.utm.edu/departments/rgc/_pdfs/Noyd%20-%20Writing%20Good%20Learning%20Goals.pdf

Active learning activities

Cornell University, Center for Teaching Innovation. (n.d.). Getting started with active learning techniques. Retrieved July 8, 2022 from https://teaching.cornell.edu/getting-started-active-learning-techniques

McCandless, K. & Lipmanowicz, H. (n.d.) Liberating structures: Including and unleashing everyone. Retrieved July 11, 2022 from https://www.liberatingstructures.com/

Smith, G. & Brame, C. (2018). Active learning cheat sheet. Retrieved July 8, 2022 from https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-wp0/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2019/04/22143029/Active-Learning-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

University of British Columbia, Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative. (n.d.). Inside the classroom – videos. Retrieved July 8, 2022 from https://cwsei.ubc.ca/resources/instructor/demos

University of Minnesota, Center for Educational Innovation. (2022). Active learning. Retrieved July 8, 2022 from https://cei.umn.edu/teaching-resources/active-learning

Video/lecture development

Association of College and University Educators. (n.d.). Record effective microlectures. Retrieved July 8, 2022 from https://acue.org/online-teaching-toolkit/#sec5

Inman, J. & Myers, S. (2018). Now streaming: Strategies that improve video lectures. IDEA Paper #68. Retrieved July 8, 2022 from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED588350.pdf

Johnson, S.M. (2020). Creating your own course materials. Vanderbilt University Course Development Resources. Retrieved July 8, 2022 from https://www.vanderbilt.edu/cdr/module1/creating-your-own-course-materials/

Smith Jaggars, S., Edgecombe, N., & West Stacey, G. (2013). Creating an effective online instructor presence. Community College Research Center. Retrieved July 8, 2022 from https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/media/k2/attachments/effective-online-instructor-presence.pdf

Backwards design

Bowen, R. S.  (2017). Understanding by design. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/understanding-by-design/

Assessment

Drexel University, Office of Assessment, Accreditation, and Effectiveness. (2006). Assessment handbook for faculty and staff. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://drexel.edu/~/media/Files/provost/assessment/Assessment_Handbook_2016.ashx?la=en

Accessibility

Thompson, J. K. (2019). State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) accessibility open micro-courses. Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://sbctc.instructure.com/courses/1890615