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Great design leads to great assignments!
Designing Great Assignments
Differentiation
Students select from a "menu" of options for completing the assignment.
Designing assignment options plays to student's strengths/interests.
Clear Instructions
Write assignment directions from a inexperienced user.
Account for as many questions/issues as possible when writing instructions.
Overly detailed instructions prevent questions or issues.
Relevance
Well
designed
include
these
components:
Bring real world applications and experiences into assignments.
Authentic assessment (real world application) connects learning to the student's world.
Some Things to Consider
Alignment
Feedback
Make sure the assignment aligns with course & module objectives.
Helpful feedback is specific, measurable, and includes suggestions for improvement.