DemoX Summary Outline
The following is a summary outline of the proposed DemoX course for feedback. Feedback is encouraged!
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Proposed Summary Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to the Open edX® platform
The Purpose, Power, and Reach of the Open edX® platform
Open edX LMS vs http://Edx.Org
Open edX LMS has enough flexibility for various pedagogical approaches (constructivist, collaborative, reflective, integrative, inquiry-based approaches, socratic method, etc, etc.)
Structure of the Open edX platform
XBlocks: What are XBlocks
Navigating the Open edX platform
Sections, Sub-sections, Units, Components & why they are that way
Module 2: Text, Images and Video
Adding and editing HTML
Adding Images
Raw HTML
Embedding and Linking Content
Navigating Video
Adding Video
Transcripts
Advanced Video Settings
Sample Videos
Module 3: Assessments
Basic Assessments
MCQ
Numerical Input
Text Input
Reading Assignments
Intermediate Assessments
Point on Picture
Drag-and-Drop
Open Response Assessment
Free Text Response
Peer Instruction
Staff-Graded Assignment
Poll
Survey
Annotation
Conditional
Advanced Assessment
Python Evaluated Input
Custom Javascript
LTI
SCORM
Specialty Assessment
Interactive Periodic Table
Zooming Diagrams
Electronic Sound Experiment
Electric Circuit Simulator
Protein Creator
Molecule Structure
Module 4: Discussions
Discussions
Setting up Discussions
Administering Course Discussions
Cohorts
Module 5: The Open edX Community
Getting Help
XBlocks: Customizing the Open edX