7. How would you share your knowledge of data management tools with others? What are the 4-6 key topics you would consider most important? How would teach others these topics? 8. Offer any additional information or thoughts on this topic that you would like to discuss as part of your PLA evaluation. Is there any additional material/documentation that you’d like to share with the evaluator? (please attach) Please make sure to respect privacy and proprietary rules when submitting information. Information to Help You Decide Credit Specifications for Your Request All college-level learning means that you can talk about what you know in some detail, come up with some general insights and “rules” about the topic, and apply those insights and rules to new situations. Introductory/Advanced: Data Management Tools is typically Introductory. Liberal/Non-Liberal: Data Management Tools is typically Liberal. General Education: Data Management Tools typically does not fulfil General Education requirements. While Data Management Tools is considered introductory, students with extensive knowledge might consider submitting advanced-level PLA requests in areas such as: Data Security, Database Systems, or Decision Support Systems. Students with advanced learning might also consider submitting additional requests. Number of Credits To determine the number of credits to request, think about your experience using this guide. If you answered most of the questions easily, and feel that you can confidently discuss areas related to this topic, you may want to request 3-4 credits, which is the equivalent of one college course. After your discussion, your evaluator will have the opportunity to recommend fewer or more credits based on his/her evaluation of your learning. Level of Credits To determine the level of your request think about your comfort level answering the questions. Did you feel confident answering the questions that asked you to interpret, analyze, compare, or generalize? Reflect on your learning in light of the information below to help you determine whether to request introductory or advanced-level credit. If you aren’t sure, discuss this with your mentor. Introductory college-level learning (freshman/sophomore) means that you understand: Basic concepts, theories, and principles of a topic.
7. How would you share your knowledge of data management tools with others? What are the 4-6 key topics you would consider most important? How would teach others these topics? 8. Offer any additional information or thoughts on this topic that you would like to discuss as part of your PLA evaluation. Is there any additional material/documentation that you’d like to share with the evaluator? (please attach) Please make sure to respect privacy and proprietary rules when submitting information. Information to Help You Decide Credit Specifications for Your Request All college-level learning means that you can talk about what you know in some detail, come up with some general insights and “rules” about the topic, and apply those insights and rules to new situations. Introductory/Advanced: Data Management Tools is typically Introductory. Liberal/Non-Liberal: Data Management Tools is typically Liberal. General Education: Data Management Tools typically does not fulfil General Education requirements. While Data Management Tools is considered introductory, students with extensive knowledge might consider submitting advanced-level PLA requests in areas such as: Data Security, Database Systems, or Decision Support Systems. Students with advanced learning might also consider submitting additional requests. Number of Credits To determine the number of credits to request, think about your experience using this guide. If you answered most of the questions easily, and feel that you can confidently discuss areas related to this topic, you may want to request 3-4 credits, which is the equivalent of one college course. After your discussion, your evaluator will have the opportunity to recommend fewer or more credits based on his/her evaluation of your learning. Level of Credits To determine the level of your request think about your comfort level answering the questions. Did you feel confident answering the questions that asked you to interpret, analyze, compare, or generalize? Reflect on your learning in light of the information below to help you determine whether to request introductory or advanced-level credit. If you aren’t sure, discuss this with your mentor. Introductory college-level learning (freshman/sophomore) means that you understand: Basic concepts, theories, and principles of a topic.
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