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=Development Work Plan=

Proposed Course Content
What textbooks/major supplements will be used in the course? A number of books are being considered. Review copies have been ordered.

What external resources do you need assistance with (graphics, software training, videos) - Graphics - Video particularly for the students - Software – GoCourse etc.

What if any, consistent additional resources will be used for this course besides Go Course and Elluminate (journal articles, websites, software)? If only certain learning modules will use the resources, identify the modules that will use them. The facilities of the NCSSM Library and particularly electronic access to journals and databases will be used extensively. We will work with Diane Futrelle to provide appropriate lessons and training. Scientific equipment, cameras and some renewable resources like chemicals may be necessary depending upon research topics students choose. Supply of these and other additional equipment may also be coordinated with home school.

Proposed Course Format (Module level)
What course topics are included? These are being developed at http://www.ncssmresearch.wikispaces.com 

What is the proposed basic format for the instructional strategy for each module (objectives, introduction, and assessment, content)? Because this is a research course and much of the time students will be pursuing topics of interest to them and subject matter that is accessible to them in their local areas there will not be consistent instructional strategy or format. The unifying themes will be articulated through shared reports and common approaches to problem solving and data collection. As much as possible we will use the various Internet-based organizational tools (GoCourse, Wikispaces etc.) to make these themes and approaches clear to the students. There will be several activities where students are all participating in the same activity. The draft lesson plan “Canisters of Madness” is an example. What variety of assessments will be used in developing the course?   Scientific writing (proposal, report, writing to specification) <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)"> <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">Formulation of sound research questions <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)"> || <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)"> <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">Assignments with short reports or shared oral presentations (see “Canisters of Madness”) <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)"> <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">Progressively more demanding writing assignments <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)"> <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">Generation of their own research problem to be described in both oral and written presentations. ||
 * What must learners know or do to achieve the learning goals for the course || How will you determine whether these objectives are met? ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">Basic Principals of Research

What style template will you use for consistently designing each module? Consider fonts, pictures, external links, etc.<span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)"> <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">See developing ideas at <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">http://www.ncssmresearch.wikispaces.com <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">

Project Development Plan.
Identify the major benchmarks that must be accomplished. When will each module be complete? What will be completed after the first day of class? <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">A strong course outline with content for all modules and assignment outlines will be completed by Thanksgiving break.

What resources will you use for images, videos, etc., and what copyright barriers may limit these resources? <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">To be determined

On Campus Components
What resources/equipment/activities are you planning for the orientation and the first on-campus activity? <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)"> <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0)">To be determined