Recommendations


 * Recommendations **

===The R2D2 analysis revealed that the IT6230 provides activities across learning preferences, but a need to not rely so heavily on online videos. The Five-Stage Model analysis directed most of the renovation team’s recommendations. In particular, the team sought to improve Stage 1 – Access and Motivation, Stage 2 – Online Socialization, and Stage 5 – Development. The team also identified activities which added new content to the course and enhanced various R2D2 phases and stages of the Five-Stage Model. ===

__Listed below are specific recommendations. Where noted, the recommendation corresponds to new or revised activities created by the project team:__
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 * Supplement instructional videos of technology tools with written instructions
 * Make the Blackboard site more user-friendly with agendas posted for each unit (see Appendix A Sample Unit Agenda) and simplified access to internal discussion boards and external web-based tools used
 * Add small group experiences in the beginning of the course to promote online socialization (see New Activity #1: Synchronous class meetings followed by group break out sessions)
 * Add effective use of the Wayne Stage online library as a course objective (see New Activity #2: Library Activity)
 * Make resources and support for technology tools easily accessible and understandable (see New Activity #3: Online Glossary)
 * Include hands-on experiences with content authoring tools (New Activity #4 and Revised Activity #1: Course Authoring Component)
 * Challenge students to take multiple points of view (Revised Activity #2: Reaction Paper to Virtual Schooling Presentation)
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 *  Guide to New/Revised Activities **