Introduction & Overview
Each module will contain a collection of instructional materials (including readings, graded exercises, and prototype deliverables). Before the first recitation meeting, read this document (i.e., Introduction & Overview) and the syllabus.
1 Course Structure
The class is organized into six modules, spanning 15 weeks. Pay close attention to the schedule; Module length varies (i.e., not all Modules are the same length).
1.1 Module Overview
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Module 1 serves as an orientation to the course. Some students could be new to the course, and will be added to an existing team. You must also familiarize yourself with the format of the course.
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Module 2 covers Design Foundations. Students will begin the process of designing the prototype development. You will have readings, deliverables, and must make progress on the development each week. Each team must collaborate on the outline for Lab 1, along with a glossary and reference materials. Each student must write an original individual Lab 1.
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Module 3 focuses on Detailed Design. Students will prepare a detailed Gantt chart of the tasks to be completed by each team member. A collaborative outline of Lab 2 Specifications and Requirements will be created, and each student will submit an original portion of the lab. The third section of the lab is a collaborative document, however, each student will have an authoring responsibility.
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Module 4 covers Testing and Evaluation. The lab is a test plan with individual and collaborative aspects. At the end of this module, students will demonstrate their prototype to their instructor and mentor. Corrections or suggested improvements will be noted.
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Module 5 is for reflection. The prototypes will be completed and delivered to the mentors.
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Module 6 is for Lessons Learned.
1.2 Module Structure
Each Module begins with the overview page. After reading that page, you should look at the assignments page to see what will be expected of you. After reviewing the assignments, you should start exploring the content through the topics menu.
Each week, you will have various tasks, including:
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Reading - material to read will be provided on the course site.
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Assignment - assignments will be available in Blackboard (under Assignments) and must be submitted through Blackboard.
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Discussion Questions - The discussion questions are listed in the course outline. Live Recitations–each group is registered for an hour long recitation. During this time, we will be able to have a live conversation about your papers and prototype progress. We will meet when needed–which might not be every week for every team.
2 Clarification & General Questions
Use the Hallway forum in Blackboard to ask for clarification on assignments, readings, due dates, and other course materials. I encourage you to answer your colleagues’ questions.