EDUC 510
Technology and Online Learning Paper Assignment Instructions
Overview
As the classroom environment expands and shifts to accommodate student and societal needs, online learning has become an increasingly important topic in education. Effective educators must be comfortable with this type of instruction to ensure the continuity of instruction when residential instruction is not possible or when students learn better outside of the school building.
Instructions
For this assignment, you will write a 1,000-word research paper in current APA format that describes the principles of online learning and online instructional strategies. This paper will contain five sections:
1. Introduction: Describe online learning, the necessity of online learning, and the technological skills required for effective online teaching.
2. Principles of Online Learning: Identify and describe at least three research-based principles of online learning. Consider what is required to deliver an effective lesson in an online format and consider what is required for a student to effectively learn in an online environment. At least two citations from scholarly sources should be included in this section.
3. Online Instructional Strategy 1: Identify and describe one research-based strategy for effective online instruction. Use scholarly resources to support the use of this strategy in an online educational environment. At least two citations should be included in this section. Emphasize the potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication.
4. Online Instructional Strategy 2: Identify and describe a second research-based strategy for effective online instruction. Use scholarly resources to support the use of this strategy in an online educational environment. At least two citations should be included in this section. Emphasize the potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication.
5. Conclusion: Summarize the principles of online learning and the two online instructional strategies. Use scriptural integration to emphasize the importance and/or the benefits of online learning.
A title page and a reference page are required for this assignment.
EDUC 510
Technology and Online Learning Paper Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
| Content | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Introduction | 10 pointsThe introduction provides a detailed description of online learning, the necessity of online learning, and the technological skills required for effective online teaching. | 8 to 9 pointsThe introduction describes online learning, the necessity of online learning, and the technological skills required for effective online teaching. | 1 to 7 pointsThe introduction provides a limited description of online learning, the necessity of online learning, and the technological skills required for effective online teaching OR the introduction only describes one or two of the components listed above. | 0 pointsThe requirements are missing. |
| Principles of Online Learning | 18 to 20 pointsA thorough description of at least three research-based principles of online learning is included. At least two citations from scholarly sources are included. | 17 pointsA description of at least three research-based principles of online learning is included. At least two citations from scholarly sources are included. | 1 to 16 pointsA limited description of 1-3 research-based principles of online learning is included. At least two citations from non-scholarly sources are included OR at least one citation from a scholarly resource OR no citations are included. | 0 pointsThe requirements are missing. |
| Online Instructional Strategy 1 | 18 to 20 pointsOne research-based strategy for effective online instruction is described in detail and supported by at least two citations from scholarly resources. The potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication is emphasized. | 17 pointsOne research-based strategy for effective online instruction is described and supported by at least two citations from scholarly resources. The potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication is minimally discussed. | 1 to 16 pointsOne research-based strategy for effective online instruction is minimally described and supported by at least two citations from non-scholarly resources OR at least one scholarly resource OR no citations are included. The potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication is minimally emphasized or not included. | 0 pointsThe requirements are missing. |
| Online Instructional Strategy 2 | 18 to 20 pointsOne research-based strategy for effective online instruction is described in detail and supported by at least two citations from scholarly resources. The potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication is emphasized. | 17 pointsOne research-based strategy for effective online instruction is described and supported by at least two citations from scholarly resources. The potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication is minimally discussed. | 1 to 16 pointsOne research-based strategy for effective online instruction is minimally described and supported by at least two citations from non-scholarly resources OR at least one scholarly resource OR no citations are included. The potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication is minimally emphasized or not included. | 0 pointsThe requirements are missing. |
| Conclusion | 10 pointsThe selected online instructional strategies are eloquently summarized and connected to the selected principles of online learning. Scriptural integration is used to emphasize the importance and/or the benefits of online learning. Scripture is supported by at least one sentence that explains how it aligns with the information presented in the conclusion. | 8 to 9 pointsThe selected online instructional strategies are summarized and connected to the selected principles of online learning. Scriptural integration is used to emphasize the importance and/or the benefits of online learning. | 1 to 7 pointsAt least one of the selected online instructional strategies is summarized. A limited connection to the selected principles of online learning may or may not be provided. Scriptural integration is irrelevant or not included. | 0 pointsThe requirements are missing. |
| Structure | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Grammar and Spelling | 10 pointsCorrect spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | 8 to 9 pointsThere are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | 1 to 7 pointsThere are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | 0 pointsThere are more than 10 errors in spelling or grammar. |
| Word Count | 5 pointsThe paper contains at least 1,000 words. | 4 pointsThe paper contains 800-999 words. | 1 to 3 pointsThe paper contains 51-799 words. | 0 pointsThe paper contains fewer than 50 words |
| APA Format | 5 pointsThere are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items: font type and size, line spacing, citations, title page, and reference page. | 4 pointsThere are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items. | 1 to 3 pointsThere are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required items. | 0 pointsThe assignment does not follow APA format at all. |
