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Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 11 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of California, Irvine
  • Offered by

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Welcome to Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom! This course will help you effectively assess student performance virtually, including compliance issues, feedback models, online grade book functions, and data analysis. We will discuss why effective measures of performance and assessment are a crucial component of any virtual program, and the importance of teachers and administrators understanding both the myths and challenges of assessing performance virtually, administering standardized testing with geographical challenges, and complying with state and local requirements to make sure students are meeting requirements. Through the successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Examine the importance of authentic performance and assessment in the virtual classroom. • Discuss academic integrity and remote assessments in the virtual classroom.  • Apply best practices for data analysis and grade book management. • Consider performance and assessment for special populations: gifted, at-risk, and special needs students. • Discuss the importance of instructional feedback and monitoring progress and performance using technology.

الوحدات

Course Overview

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • About this Course
  • Pre-Course Survey

The Importance of Student Performance in a Virtual World

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Importance of Student Performance in a Virtual World

1 Discussions

  • Your Assessment Philosophy

4 Readings

  • Assessment Philosophies
  • Authentic Assessment Measures
  • Compliance, Auditing, Accreditation, and Funding Issues
  • Student-Teacher Interaction and Authentic Assessment

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Assessment Philosophies
  • Authentic Assessment Measures
  • Compliance, Auditing, Accreditation, and Funding Issues
  • Student-Teacher Interaction and Authentic Assessment

Academic Integrity, Virtual Assessment, and High-Stakes Testing

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Academic Integrity, Virtual Assessment, and High-Stakes Testing

1 Discussions

  • Seat Time Requirements

5 Readings

  • Online Resources and Assessment Integrity
  • Planning and Coordinating Testing
  • Increasing Assessment Integrity
  • Assessing Learning: Seat Time vs. Performance
  • Attendance and Truancy Policies

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • Online Resources and Assessment Integrity
  • Planning and Coordinating Testing
  • Increasing Assessment Integrity
  • Assessing Learning: Seat Time vs. Performance
  • Attendance and Truancy Policies

Data Analysis and Gradebook Management in the Virtual Classroom

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Analysis and Gradebook Management in the Virtual Classroom

1 Discussions

  • Learning Activity

2 Readings

  • LMS Grading and Data Features (and How to Use Them)
  • The LMS and Competency/Standards-Based Grading

Optional Readings and Resoures

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • LMS Grading and Data Features - and How to Use Them
  • The LMS and Competency/Standards-Based Grading

Performance and Assessment for Special Populations

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Performance and Assessment for Special Populations

1 Discussions

  • Streamlining Technology

5 Readings

  • Special Populations
  • Working with Special Populations in a Virtual Environment
  • Accommodations in the Virtual Environment
  • Anticipating and Addressing Technological and Other Issues
  • Strategies for Mitigating Technological Issues

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • Special Populations
  • Working with Special Populations in a Virtual Environment
  • Accommodations in the Virtual Environment
  • Anticipating and Addressing Technology Issues and Other Obstacles
  • Strategies for Mitigating Technological Issues

Instructional Feedback, Monitoring Performance, and Technology

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Instructional Feedback, Monitoring Performance, and Technology

1 Discussions

  • Overcoming Feedback Challenges

5 Readings

  • The Importance of Feedback in the Virtual Classroom
  • Feedback within a Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Instructional Feedback Tools
  • Efficiency in the Virtual Classroom
  • Positive and Individualized Feedback

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • The Importance of Feedback in the Virtual Classroom
  • Feedback within a Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Instructional Feedback Tools
  • Efficiency in the Virtual Classroom
  • Positive and Individualized Feedback

Course Wrap Up

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Message from UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education
  • Post-Course Survey

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"Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom" is a foundational course in Personal Development offered by Coursera. Led by expert instructors, it focuses on effectively assessing student performance in virtual settings, covering compliance issues, feedback models, online grade book functions, and data analysis. Ideal for educators and administrators, it addresses the challenges of remote assessments and standardized testing, ensuring students meet state and local requirements. The course spans 660 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options.

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Create Conditional Survey Forms using Zoho Forms

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Welcome to this project on Create Conditional Survey Forms using Zoho Forms. By the end of this project, you will be able to create a form for people to answer survey questions and for you to conduct better research. With forms, you can invite people to fill in survey details and answer questions for you.

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Embark on a journey to master the creation of dynamic survey forms with the course "Create Conditional Survey Forms using Zoho Forms." This engaging program is designed to enhance your personal development skills by teaching you how to craft interactive forms that adapt based on user input. Taught by expert instructors from Coursera, this beginner-friendly course spans 180 minutes and is available for free. Ideal for individuals looking to improve their research capabilities, this course empowers you to invite respondents and gather insightful data efficiently. Perfect for those new to form-building, this course offers a practical, hands-on approach to creating effective survey tools using Zoho Forms.

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Facilitate Online Discussions with Eduflow

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In this project, you will create and learn how to facilitate an online discussion with Eduflow. Eduflow is a free, easy-to-use online course builder that allows you to develop an interactive learning experience. One of the many great features of Eduflow is their user friendly and interactive discussion format. Eduflow allows you to break the course participants up into smaller groups, giving you the ability to host more effective and interactive discussions. Instructors also have the ability to create prerequisites, completion rules, and deadlines to better manage the discussion process and keep course participants on task. With its social-media-like aesthetic, it is a great way for learners to interact with their instructor and peers and fully immerse themselves into the course content. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Learn to facilitate engaging online discussions using Eduflow in this beginner-friendly course by Coursera. Perfect for personal development, this free 120-minute course will guide you through creating and managing effective virtual discussions. Ideal for educators and professionals looking to enhance their online communication skills.

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Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 13 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Imperial College London
  • Offered by

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Creativity concerns the development of new ideas. Throughout human history, the application of ideas has led to transformations of our daily lives and society. Modern business activity thrives on recently developed ideas, and it is through creativity that we address both challenges and opportunities. In this module, we will help you develop your implicit understanding and skills in creativity. You will be introduced to a series of creativity tools that can be used to augment the ideas you might come up with independently. Specifically, we will develop your skills in list, sticky-note, grid and alphabet brainstorming through an introduction to the principles of the tool, along with examples and an opportunity for you to have a go. A framework called the creativity diamond is used throughout the course to guide which approach to creativity to use and when. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • The principal facets of creativity • Principles of creativity • A framework that can be used to guide which approach to creativity to use • Metrics that can be used in assessing creativity • The importance of managing our thinking • How to use and apply list, sticky note, grid and alphabet brainstorming SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN • Divergent and convergent creativity • Assessing creativity • Principles of brainstorming • List, sticky-note, grid and alphabet brainstorming

الوحدات

Introduction to the Principles of Creativity and the Creativity Diamond Framework

    • 6 Videos
    • 7 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Nice to meet you!
  • When, where, how are you creative?

6 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Mother and Father of Innovation
  • Creative Environments
  • Survey feedback
  • Creativity Diamond Framework
  • Interview with Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera

7 Readings

  • Welcome to the course
  • Syllabus
  • Type of Assessments and Grading Policy
  • About Imperial College London and the Team
  • How to Be Successful in this Course
  • Glossary and Helpful Resources
  • Inspirational Reading

Creativity levels and its definition

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
    • 4 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz

3 Discussions

  • Small "c" creativity
  • Big "C" creativity
  • What big ideas do you think society needs?

5 Videos

  • Interview on creativity – Ruby Steel – Designer and Big Life Fixer
  • Interview on creativity – Will Butler Adams, CEO Brompton
  • Levels of Creativity
  • Ranking big C creative ideas from the 20th Century Feedback
  • Ranking creatives from the 20th Century Feedback

1 Readings

  • An Introduction to Assessing Creativity

Thinking and creativity tools

    • 5 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Knowledge check
  • Knowledge Check: Creativity Tools
  • Graded Quiz

5 Videos

  • Ideas
  • The Brain and mind
  • Thoughts and memory
  • Creativity tools
  • Brainstorming

4 Readings

  • Thinking and cognition
  • Creativity Tools
  • Top brainstorming techniques
  • The principles of brainstorming

Introducing Brainstorming Tools

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 5 Assignment
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5 Assignment

  • Your Turn at List Brainstorming
  • Your Turn at Sticky Note Brainstorming
  • OPTIONAL - Street Furniture Sticky Note Brainstorming
  • OPTIONAL - Teenager Education Sticky Note Brainstorming
  • Graded Quiz

1 Videos

  • Different Types of Brainstorming

2 Readings

  • List Brainstorming
  • Sticky Note Brainstorming

Alphabet and grid brainstorming

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Your Turn at Grid Brainstorming
  • Try Alphabet Brainstorming!

4 Videos

  • Overview of Various Types of Brainstorming
  • Self-Marking - Grid Brainstorming
  • Self-Marking - Try Alphabet Brainstorming!
  • The Creativity Diamond Framework

3 Readings

  • Grid brainstorming
  • Alphabet brainstorming
  • Brainwriting

Creativity principles and problem solving

    • 5 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz

5 Videos

  • Interview on creativity – Dan Garrett, CEO Farewill
  • Interview on creativity – Shafina Vohra – Lego specialist views on creativity
  • 5 Ps of creativity
  • Creativity diamond framework
  • Some Top Tips on Creativity

4 Readings

  • Divergence
  • Convergence and rating criteria
  • Question asking
  • Creativity diamond framework

Auto Summary

"Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success" on Coursera is a foundational course in personal development, led by expert instructors. Over 780 minutes, you'll explore key creativity principles, learn diverse brainstorming techniques, and understand the creativity diamond framework. Perfect for beginners, this course offers practical tools to enhance your creative skills, available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Ideal for anyone looking to boost their innovative thinking in personal or professional contexts.

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Introduction to Systems and Network Mapping with Kumu

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In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will create an interactive multi-elements relationship map, as well as design visualizations for a real-world social network, based on metrics analyses. Besides helping you to make sense of complex data, relationship maps like the ones we will build here are a great medium to visually present Causal Loop and Stock and Flow diagrams, as well as non-linear dynamics within an ecosystem. This project will also introduce you to some of the basic concepts behind network theory, which will inform the analyses and interpretations of the maps you will create. The art and craft of creating and communicating relationship maps is applicable to a wide range of areas, from design and software engineering, to organization consultancy and community building. And this project is an accessible opportunity for anyone to get some hands-on practice and knowledge on this subject. So let's map! Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Discover the art of creating interactive relationship maps with "Introduction to Systems and Network Mapping with Kumu." This 1-hour project-based course from Coursera offers hands-on practice in visualizing complex data and network theory basics. Ideal for personal development, it's perfect for learners in design, software engineering, consultancy, and community building. Get started with a foundational approach and subscribe with the Starter plan for an engaging learning experience.

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Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 4 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Coursera
  • Offered by

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By the end of this project you will understand the secret behind creating successful and click-worthy Pinterest pins using Canva for your own Business. You will learn Pinterest pin format guidelines, best practices and a few tips/hacks of designing click-worthy pins and finally we are going to learn how to take call to action and publish these pins to Pinterest directly from Canva.

الوحدات

Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Lab
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assess Your Knowledge

1 Labs

  • Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva

1 Readings

  • Project Overview

Auto Summary

Unlock the secrets to creating successful Pinterest pins for your business with the "Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva" course on Coursera. This beginner-level course, led by an expert instructor, focuses on Pinterest pin format guidelines, best practices, and design tips using Canva. In just 240 minutes, you'll master how to craft click-worthy pins and publish them directly to Pinterest. Ideal for personal development, this free course is perfect for beginners looking to enhance their social media marketing skills.

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How to get more followers by creating a video tweet
  • Level Professional
  • المدة 1 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Coursera
  • Offered by

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By the end of this project, you will be able to create a video Tweet that will appeal to your following on Twitter. You will learn about direct uploads of unpolished videos and how to create polished videos in Canva to create simple yet effective videos to get more followers on Twitter. We will discuss the generally accepted rules and guidelines for creating great tweets to accompany your video. This is a great tool to use if you have plans to use Twitter and would like to improve your following on Twitter. Familiarity with Twitter and a free Canva account is required for this project.

الوحدات

Your Learning Journey

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Lab
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assess Your Knowledge

1 Labs

  • How to get more followers by creating a video tweet

1 Readings

  • Project Overview

Auto Summary

Learn to boost your Twitter followers by creating engaging video tweets with this Coursera course. You'll master both unpolished video uploads and polished videos using Canva, alongside understanding key guidelines for effective tweeting. Ideal for intermediate users familiar with Twitter and Canva, this free, one-hour course by Coursera is perfect for those aiming to enhance their Twitter presence.

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Design thinking for beginners with Mural

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This project allows you to use the design thinking approach through the templates offered by Mural, an online tool for creating professional graphic designs and remote work. You will understand the various features of the platform and you will have all the basic skills to innovate and find solutions for your professional project with ease.

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Discover the fundamentals of design thinking with Mural in this engaging Coursera course. Perfect for beginners, you'll explore the powerful features of Mural, an online tool for professional graphic design and remote collaboration. Gain essential skills to innovate and solve problems in your professional projects efficiently. This foundational course, available through a Starter subscription, is designed for those eager to enhance their personal development in just one hour. Join now and start your journey towards creative problem-solving!

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Static Routing Configuration Using Packet Tracer

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In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to Design, Create and Configure Network topologies using Packet Tracer. You will learn to perform or configure Static Routing using Packet Tracer. You will get an introduction to packet tracer and different components available in packet tracer. You will create basic network topology and will identify the importance of the default gateway. Next, you will learn to perform static routing between 3 routers. You will learn to configure your devices both using the command line and GUI. You will also learn to trace the packets over different networks. And you will learn to stimulate your network topology in the simulation mode. Basic knowledge on IP addressing and networking is recommended. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Unlock the secrets of network design and configuration with our engaging "Static Routing Configuration Using Packet Tracer" course. Tailored for those in personal development, this intermediate-level, project-based course spans 2 immersive hours, guiding you through the essentials of designing, creating, and configuring network topologies using the versatile Packet Tracer tool. Offered by Coursera, this dynamic course is perfect for learners seeking a hands-on approach to mastering static routing. Best of all, it's available for free, making it an accessible and valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their networking skills. Dive in and elevate your expertise today!

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Set Up a Clockify Workspace
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 2 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Coursera
  • Offered by

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In this project, you will set up a workspace in Clockify to track billable hours for a small business. Clockify is a great free software for time tracking and generating reports. It will help your business stay organized and prepare for future growth. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North American region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

الوحدات

Set up a Clockify Workspace

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Lab
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Test your Project understanding

1 Labs

  • Set up a Clockify Workspace

1 Readings

  • Project-based Course Overview

Auto Summary

Learn to set up a Clockify workspace to track billable hours for a small business in just 120 minutes. This beginner-level course by Coursera focuses on using Clockify, a free time-tracking software, to help your business stay organized and prepare for growth. Ideal for North American learners, with free subscription options available. Perfect for those in personal development seeking efficient time management solutions.

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