Kaleidoscope Phase II Course Development Approach
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The document outlines a 6-step process for developing open educational resource (OER) courses through Lumen Learning's Kaleidoscope Phase II program. The steps include: 1) Identifying the course subject, 2) Determining module learning outcomes, 3) Planning assessments, 4) Finding open content to support assessments and outcomes, 5) Building the course framework in Canvas, and 6) Customizing the course for a specific institution. The goal is to create fully online courses using free and openly licensed educational materials.
Kaleidoscope Phase II Course Development Approach
- 1. www.lumenlearning.com Kaleidoscope Phase II Course Development Approach Ronda Neugebauer, Lumen Learning
- 2. www.lumenlearning.com Step One: Identify Course Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Marketing Intro to Information Systems Intro to Teaching US History to 1865 US History from 1865 Art Concepts/Art Appreciation Music Appreciation English Composition II Speech Communication Chemistry for majors Intro to Earth Science Intro to Political Science Intro to Sociology Principles of Macro- economics Principles of Micro-economics US Government and Politics Intro to Online Learning
- 3. www.lumenlearning.com Step Two: Identify Module Outcomes o What students should know at the end of a module/unit of the course o Typically 20-40 outcomes for a 3 credit course o Check professional organizations o Organize module layout for course
- 4. www.lumenlearning.com Step Three: Identify Assessments o For each module outcome, identify at least one assessment o Assessment = anything that is graded: quiz, discussion, assignment, activity, etc. o Develop simple rubric for each assessment
- 5. www.lumenlearning.com Step Four: Identify OER Content o For each assessment identify OER content to support the assessment and outcome o Be sure to note OER source for attribution (ex. URL for digital materials) o Keep accessibility in mind
- 6. www.lumenlearning.com Step Five: Open Course Framework o Load materials in Lumen’s instance of Canvas o Develop outcomes mapping page (add link) o Attribute every course page o Submit course to Lumen Team for QC o Submit course to faculty developers for final review and apply necessary changes
- 7. www.lumenlearning.com Step Six: Customize Course o Tailor course to personal preferences, institutional needs o Set due dates, arrange gradebook o Conduct course walk-through in student view o Load roster o Coordinate support (faculty and students) during live term