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Learning PathLearning Path features features 15 modules15 modules

Learning Path ModuleLearning Path Module Pre-Test Pre-Test DiagnosticDiagnostic on Critical on Critical

ThinkingThinking

Step 1: 20 question pre-test basedon level 1 & 2 of Bloom’s taxonomy

Learning Path Pre-Test Learning Path Pre-Test Diagnostic:Diagnostic: Critical Thinking Critical Thinking

Each module pre-test includes 20 questions (Blooms 1 & 2) that diagnose students’ comprehension of the skill.

Topic OverviewTopic Overview offers summary of offers summary of Learning Outcomes/SkillsLearning Outcomes/Skills

Step 2: Students receive an overview of what to expect in each step of the learning path.

Video InterviewsVideo Interviews now feature reflection questions now feature reflection questions

Step 3: Student Video Interviews featuring follow-up questionsdesigned to ensure students spend time reflecting on opinions expressed.

Student time-on-task is tracked in the gradebook.

2 Practice activities2 Practice activities per module per module

Step 4: Two Interactive Practice activities per module give students a comprehensive overview of the topic with multiple opportunities to test their knowledge along the way. Practice modules are “credit for completion” - embedded self-check

assessments do not report to grade book.

2 Graded Activities 2 Graded Activities per moduleper module

Step 5: Two instructor graded activities per module give students an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the topic using level 3 & 4 of

Bloom’s taxonomy. In the first activity, students are asked to apply knowledge by

completing a project.

JournalingJournaling always an always an ACTIVITYACTIVITY

Step 5: Two instructor graded activities per module give students an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the topic using level 3 & 4 of

Bloom’s taxonomy. In the second activity, students are asked to reflect and goal set by

journaling about the skills they have learned in the module.

Return to the Return to the Learning PathLearning Path to to complete complete Post-Test DiagnosticPost-Test Diagnostic for for

the topicthe topic

Final Step:Students return to the learning path where they are now ready to take a 20 question module post-test diagnostic test. The post-test is based on levels 4 & 5 of Blooms and is designed to allow students to demonstrate mastery of strategy

and decision making.

Learning PathLearning Path results feed the grade book results feed the grade book where we encourage instructors to rely on datawhere we encourage instructors to rely on data

Gradebook features multiple ways to view and manage student results

Student ResourcesStudent Resources feature 3 new items feature 3 new items

New Student Resources include the Pearson Students Facebook Page, the FinishStrong247

YouTube Channel, and MySearchLab!

MySearchLabMySearchLab teaches students how to gather teaches students how to gather credible information for research credible information for research efficiently efficiently

& on their own& on their own

Finishstrong247 Finishstrong247 YouTube channelYouTube channel

Assembled in collaboration with students for a “best of” list of how-to videos and explanations that hit home. One channel per topic with multiple videos to

choose from.

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Now Live and Available for Fall 2011 Classes!