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Course ePortfolio

World History to 1500 Volume 1 Openstax Chapters 9-16 - copy

This course is created in alignment with the CVC/OEI Rubric.

  • Course Map with SLOs
  • Chapter Modules for World History Vol 1-1500 Chapters 9-16 *excludes Chapter 15-States and Societies in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Landing Page with navigation buttons
  • Action emojis in assignments, readings, and quizzes
  • Every assignment is supported within the page with instructions
  • Rubrics provided on all assignments
  • Comprehensive onboarding welcome week module
  • Objectives at the beginning of each module
  • Lectures with Videos and interactive check your understanding review questions (between 3-5 each video) html w/H5P
  • 18 Quizzes with multiple choice inclusive of each chapter section and keywords, quizzes are outside of the questions that Openstax provides.
  • 33 Quiz Banks, questions are outside of what Openstax provides. 
  • 9 Modules with active links to the OER textbook
  • 2 anonymous mid and end-course surveys to gauge student engagement and review teaching
  • 4 Student Self Assessments to check learning and adapt the course as needed
  • Anonymous student lounges in every module for student-to-student contact, posting and communication
  • Further learning pages in every module that link directly to the chapter materials
  • Appendices with maps, timelines, and resources.
Date Added to MERLOT:
April 5, 2024
Created by:
Marina Parenti
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Pedagogical Approach

The pedagogy here incorporates elements of active learning, learner-centered instruction, formative assessment, and multimedia engagement. Here's a breakdown of the key pedagogical features:

Course Map with SLOS

Chapter Modules

Action Emojis

Comprehensive Onboarding Welcome Week

Objectives at the beginning of each module

Lectures with videos and interactive check-yourself understanding review questions

Quizzes with multiple choice questions

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes are in concordance with college objectives.

  1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of major historical events, developments, and turning points in global history.
  2. Students will analyze and evaluate primary and secondary sources to construct historical narratives and arguments.
  3. Students will recognize and explain the causes and consequences of significant historical events, such as wars, revolutions, and cultural exchanges.
  4. Students will identify and describe the political, social, economic, and cultural characteristics of different civilizations and societies throughout history.
  5. Students will examine the interactions and connections between regions and cultures, including trade networks, migrations, and exchanges of ideas.
  6. Students will evaluate the impact of technological advancements, environmental factors, and geographical features on historical processes and human societies.
  7. Students will demonstrate awareness of diverse perspectives and experiences in world history, including those of marginalized groups and indigenous peoples.
  8. Students will develop skills in historical inquiry, including the ability to formulate research questions, locate relevant sources, and analyze evidence to support historical arguments.
  9. Students will understand the historical roots of contemporary global issues and challenges, such as globalization, nationalism, and environmental sustainability.
  10. Students will engage critically with historical interpretations and debates, recognizing the influence of bias, ideology, and cultural context on historical narratives.

Assessment

Multiple choice quizzes

Videos with check yourself understanding

4 self assessments

4 surveys

Discussion Board for student engagement

Other Information

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