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Element

Pedagogical Significance

implications for teaching methodology; implications for learning outcomes

Technological Significance

implications for users and designers

Other

(optional/recommended only)

 

 
  • immediate acknowledgment of student submissions
  • course directs socialization into the relevant field, facilitates gathering students into the professional community of learners within the discipline
  • course utilizes "learning contracts"
  • required activities are accompanied by credit (e.g., points) even if not graded qualitatively

     

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