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. 
  • Ahmed revises this draft list of learning outcomes (attach here) for Ashim and Ahmed to look at
  • Glenn 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)

  •  Ahmed 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 Glenn

  •  Glenn comments on this version

  •  Ashim develops and validates the simulation software, including its web-based access. Based on our current knowledge, these 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 Ahmed

  •  Ahmed 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

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

• Module setup and piloting

  •  Ashim sends Ahmed the complete module including all instructions, appropriate software link and assessment questions

  •  Ahmed (not the end user) tries out the module and provides feedback

  •  Ahmed attaches a plan (how students will access, what dates, any special needs, etc.) for module implementation

  •  Ahmed locates and assigns pilot users (typically volunteer students)

  •  Ahmed provides Ashim (attach to this to do item) with written feedback of important items learnt from piloting

  •  Glenn 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 Ahmed’s and Glenn’s feedback) in student instruction, 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

  •  Ahmed implements the module with the help of TA, as needed. Ashim will be available for assistance

  •  Ahmed collects his Student Assessment (from the survey website) and posts (not emails) here

  •  Ahmed does the Instructor Assessment within one week of the deadline for Student Assessment above and posts (not emails) here.

  •  Ahmed attaches here a list of changes to be made for the next year’s implementation and assessment

  •  Glenn 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 Ahmed 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 by collaborator Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge

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

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

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

  •  Agnes does the Instructor Assessment and posts here

  •  Agnes provides a list of changes to be made for further implementation and assessment by others

  •  Ahmed follows up with Agnes discussing the changes to be made

  •  David and Ashim will discuss any new observations

• 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

  •  Ahmed implements the module for the second time. Ashim will be available for assistance

  •  Ahmed collects Student Assessment (from survey website) and posts

  •  Ahmed does the Instructor Assessment within one week of deadline for Student Assessment and posts

  •  Ahmed provides a list of changes to be made for further implementation and assessment, by any instructor

  •  Glenn looks over the materials
  •  David and Ashim go over all materials and finalize changes to be made
  •  Ashim follows up with Ahmed discussing the list of suggested changes