Explain the key concepts in student learning outcomes assessment, flexible education, project based learning, and capstone based instruction. Identify the pedagogical benefits of capstone based instruction. Analyze and apply the best practices in capstone-based instruction. Discuss the use of a variety of instructional technologies into capstone instruction. Evaluate student capstone proposals for learning effectiveness. Engage in capstone course development. Identify and create units of study that reflect capstone course goals. Communicate and collaborate with others in the support of capstone students. COURSE FORMAT/ INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY: The training will involve two full days of in-person training that includes a combination of lectures, discussions, brainstorming collaborations, and planning activities. Following, the synchronous training experience participants will engage in online learning where they will engage in discussions and curricular planning. They will submit the curriculum that they develop to the instructor. Exemplary products will be uploaded to where they will be shared with colleagues across the State. TOPIC LIST Assessment Incorporation of Learning Complete Planning Questions Project Based Learning Technologies into Capstone Identifying Required Benchmarks Linking Project Based Learning to Instruction Outlining Your Capstone Course Information Literacy Best Practices in Capstone Teaching Incorporating CTSO Activities Flexible Learning Capstone Assessment Identifying Units Capstone-Based Instruction Planning Your Capstone Course Preparation of Unit Plans Identifying Your Resources SCHEDULE CONTENT COVERED EVIDENCE Introduction and Overview Day 1 Morning Video Mid Morning Assessment Project Based Learning Linking Project Based Learning to Information Literacy Flexible Learning Capstone-Based Instruction Incorporation of Learning Technologies into Capstone Instruction Lunch Break Noon Best Practices in Capstone Teaching Early Afternoon Mid Afternoon Review of Student Guide and Sample Projects Results of Brainstorming Session Brainstorming session is collected Group Discussion Late Afternoon Planning Activity Individual Identifying Your Resources Worksheets
Explain the key concepts in student learning outcomes assessment, flexible education, project based learning, and capstone based instruction. Identify the pedagogical benefits of capstone based instruction. Analyze and apply the best practices in capstone-based instruction. Discuss the use of a variety of instructional technologies into capstone instruction. Evaluate student capstone proposals for learning effectiveness. Engage in capstone course development. Identify and create units of study that reflect capstone course goals. Communicate and collaborate with others in the support of capstone students. COURSE FORMAT/ INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY: The training will involve two full days of in-person training that includes a combination of lectures, discussions, brainstorming collaborations, and planning activities. Following, the synchronous training experience participants will engage in online learning where they will engage in discussions and curricular planning. They will submit the curriculum that they develop to the instructor. Exemplary products will be uploaded to where they will be shared with colleagues across the State. TOPIC LIST Assessment Project Based Learning Linking Project Based Learning to Information Literacy Flexible Learning Capstone-Based Instruction Incorporation of Learning Technologies into Capstone Instruction Best Practices in Capstone Teaching Capstone Assessment Planning Your Capstone Course Identifying Your Resources Complete Planning Questions Identifying Required Benchmarks Outlining Your Capstone Course Incorporating CTSO Activities Identifying Units Preparation of Unit Plans SCHEDULE CONTENT COVERED EVIDENCE Day 1 Morning Introduction and Overview Video Mid Morning Assessment Project Based Learning Linking Project Based Learning to Information Literacy Flexible Learning Capstone-Based Instruction Incorporation of Learning Technologies into Capstone Instruction Noon Lunch Break Early Afternoon Best Practices in Capstone Teaching Mid Afternoon Review of Student Guide and Sample Projects Brainstorming Session Results of Brainstorming session is collected Late Afternoon Group Discussion Planning Activity Identifying Your Resources Individual Worksheets