Positioning Paper #1 (due session 11)
A 3–5 page paper that demonstrates students’ understanding of elements of the STEAM Learning Architecture from the readings, guest speakers, and discussions. The paper should reflect students’ conceptual positioning and rationale and provide evidence that supports their arguments.
The following resources can be used as a reference and can help in the development of the positioning paper:
- WO Writing Center (1998). “Writing a Position Paper.” University of Hawaii.
- “Guidelines for Position Papers & Issue Briefs”, American Library Association, September 26, 2007. Document ID: 280e0252-7bf1-46cf-a624-5eef846a7e31
School Visit Observation Log (due session 17)
Positioning Paper #2 (due session 18)
A 3–5 page paper that describes the target student you have in mind. The paper should reflect students’ conceptual positioning and rationale and provide evidence that supports their arguments.
Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Points |
|---|---|---|
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Evidence What information from class readings, studies, guest speakers, stories, statistics, etc., are you presenting to support your position? |
5 | |
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Clear positioning What is the topic you want to bring to our attention? |
5 | |
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Connecting your ideas to what we have learned in the class, with references Learning architecture, guest speakers, other readings? |
5 | |
| Total Points | 15 |
Final Paper (due in final class session)
A 10-page paper that includes the following:
- description of project
- design process
- playtesting and feedback from target audience
- recommendations for future implementation
