Artifact(s):  Objectives / Overview / Multimedia / Interaction / Fair Use

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​OVERVIEW:  In developing two semester-long blended courses for my economics students, I have learned how to better use the BrainHoney LMS.  The first semester, called Common Sense Economics, covers the basics of economic principles, and is based on materials given to me by the authors of the text, Common Sense Economics.  The teacher workshop was given in Tallahassee, Florida, on August 12-14, 2012.

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The second semester looks at a variety of economic topics including financial literacy, marketing, personal branding and entrepreneurship.  I used numerous resources (online and off) in the development of this course.  Many were open-source such as NEFE's High School Financial Planning Program and Hands On Banking.  Some were based on sources that I read, Business Plan in a Day and The Top 10 Distinctions between Entrepreneurs and Employees.  Lastly, we did use a few of the chapters from our textbook, Marketing Dynamics.  In all cases, students are provided with the links and or texts under the fair use for educational purposes section of U.S. copyright law.



​Performance Indicator #1:  The online teacher clearly communicates to students stated and measurable objectives, course goals, grading criteria, course organization and expectations.



Performance Indicator #2:  The online teacher miantains accurace and currency of course content, incorporates Internet resources into course content, and extends lesson activities.



​Performance Indicator #3:  The online teacher designs and develops subject-specific online content.



​Performance Indicator #4:  The online teacher uses multiple forms of media to design course content.



​Performance Indicator #5:   The online teacher designs course content to facilitate interaction and discussion.



​Performance Indicator #6:  The online teacher designs course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use standards.

 

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