Note : Blue denotes accomplished, Red denotes ongoing/to do

• Module defining

  Module learning outcomes are identified at this step.

  •  Bob will send course syllabus to Ashim indicating where a module might be productively developed; Include learning outcomes for that section if available

  •  Ashim develops a modified list of *module* learning outcomes (based on Bob’s syllabus) as a draft and attaches here. Alternatively, Bob does the same

  •  Bob revises this draft list of learning outcomes (attach here) in preparation for module development

• 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 Bob’s learning *module* outcomes list, Bob develops the specification for simulation module (input and output of the simulation module)

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

  •  Ashim provides feedback on student instructions, primarily to see how the instructions are consistent among modules

  •  Bob develops and validates the simulation software, including its web-based access.

  •  Bob integrates the finalized student instructions with the software

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

  •  David (together with Ashim) develop instructor assessment questions

  •  Bob 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

  Here Bob goes through the piloting process where students of similar background tries out before implementing in class

  •  Bob (not the end user, i.e., undergraduate student) tries out the module and provides feedback

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

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

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

  •  Bob and Ashim reviews the piloting experience

  •  Bob (some Ashim) makes the needed changes (based on piloting experience) in student instruction, the simulation module, student assessment and instructor assessment

• Module implementation and assessment

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

  •  Bob implements the module with the help of TA, as needed.

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

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

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

  •  Ashim looks over the student assessment, instructor assessment and changes from Bob for any possible comments

  •  Bob and Ashim go over all materials and finalize 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

  •  Bob makes the changes agreed upon form the previous implementation and notifies

  •  Bob implements the module for the second time.

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

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

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

  •  Bob and Ashim go over all materials and finalize changes to be made

• Module implementation and assessment by a collaborating person (to be identified)

  This step is same as above but is only for the Collaborator (as defined in the project)–for this module, it is a collaborator to be identified (it was not in the project). Others showing interest could get added.

  •  Bob identifies a collaborator who is willing to implement this module

  •  Collaborator implements the module. Bob and Ashim will be available for assistance

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

  •  Collaborator does the Instructor Assessment and posts here

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

  •  Bob follows up with collaborator discussing the changes to be made

  •  David and Ashim will discuss any new observations