Here are our tasks. Note : Blue denotes accomplished, Red denotes ongoing/to do

• Module defining

  Module learning outcomes are identified at this step.

  •  Ashim develops a modified list of *module* learning outcomes (based on your syllabus) as a draft and attaches here. 
  •  Glenn revises this draft list of learning outcomes (attach here) for Ashim and Ahmed to look at

  •  Ahmed looks over the critical concepts and provides feedback using the discussion button (or attaches a file)

• Module building (Including module assessment questions)

  In this most critical and time-consuming step, we are building the simulation software, student instructions and learning outcomes for use of the simulation software, student assessment questions and instructor assessment questions for the module

  •  Based on your agreed upon learning outcomes list, Ashim develops the specification for simulation module (input and output of the simulation module)

  •  Ashim develops a draft of student instructions (these are tutorials and training materials for the module use)

  •  Glenn completes Ashim’s draft student instruction making sure it is integrated with critical concepts, doable by the students and for the available facilities, and send it back to Ashim and Ahmed

  •  Ahmed comments on this version
  •  Ashim develops and validates the simulation software, including its web-based access. Based on our current knowledge, there will be apps that can be run over the web so students need only web-access. However, we are working on figuring out which computer will run the actual simulation that the apps will connect to.

  •  Ashim integrates the finalized student instructions with the software as a draft for Glenn

  •  Glenn completes this student instruction document

  •  David (together with Ashim) develop student assessment questions.

  •  Ashim implements these questions in a web-based survey and integrates it as part of the module

  •  David (together with Ashim) develop instructor assessment questions

  •  Glenn provides feedback on draft student and instructor assessment questions
  •  Ashim implements these questions in a web-based survey and integrates with the module as needed

• Module setup and piloting

  •  Ashim sends Glenn the complete module including all instructions, appropriate software link and assessment questions
  •  Glenn (not the end user) tries out the module and provides feedback
  •  Glenn attaches a plan (how students will access, what dates, any special needs, etc.) for module implementation
  •  Glenn locates and assigns pilot users (typically volunteer students)
  •  Glenn provides Ashim (attach to this to do item) with written feedback of important items learnt from piloting
    
  •  Ahmed takes a quick look at the above feedback from Glenn to see if he has any suggestions
    
  •  David and Ashim reviews the piloting experience
    

  •  Ashim makes the needed changes (based on Glenn’s and Ahmed’s feedback) in student instruction, the simulation module, student assessment and instructor assessment and notifies you

• Module implementation and assessment

  Here the Co-PI (Glenn) implements the module in a class, collects student assessment and provides instructor assessment

  •  Glenn implements the module with the help of TA, as needed. Ashim will be available for assistance
  •  Glenn collects his Student Assessment (from the survey website) and posts (not emails) here
  •  Glenn does the Instructor Assessment within one week of the deadline for Student Assessment above and posts (not emails) here.
  •  Glenn attaches here a list of changes to be made for the next year’s implementation and assessment
  •  Ahmed looks over the student assessment, instructor assessment and changes from Glenn for any possible comments
    
  •  David and Ashim go over all materials and finalize changes to be made
    
  •  Ashim follows up with Glenn discussing the changes to be made
    
  •  Ashim schedules a mid term conference call for everyone in the project for discussion on the first round of implementation

• Module implementation and assessment for the second time

  This step is pretty much the same as the previous one–its starting point is the feedback concluding the previous implementation

  •  Ashim makes the changes agreed upon form the previous implementation and notifies 
  •  Glenn implements the module for the second time. Ashim will be available for assistance  
  •  Glenn collects Student Assessment (from survey website) and posts 
  •  Glenn does the Instructor Assessment within one week of deadline for Student Assessment and posts
  •  Glenn provides a list of changes to be made for further implementation and assessment, by any instructor
  •  David and Ashim go over all materials and finalize changes to be made

  •  Ashim follows up with Glenn discussing the list of suggested changes

• Module implementation and assessment by collaborator Michael Davidson

  This step is same as above but is only for the Collaborator (as defined in the project)–for this module, it is Michael Davidson (for now). Others showing interest could get added

  • Mike Davidson implements the module. Ashim and Glenn will be available for assistance

  • Mike collects Student Assessment (from website) and posts here

  • Mike does the Instructor Assessment and posts here

  • Mike provides a list of changes to be made for further implementation and assessment by others
  • Ashim follows up with Mike discussing the changes to be made