Tutoring System Project

The goal of this project is to develop a Web-based tutoring system on one or more topics related to self-regulated learning and serious digital games. The objective is to integrate information/concepts learned from the course along with additional outside sources (journal articles, the internet, etc.) to create an informative program to benefit a targeted audience who is unfamiliar with your topic. In essence, you will become “experts” within one particular topic in the study of learning and then share your knowledge with others. Remember that your tutorial should be interesting and engaging . . . a program you would voluntarily choose to interact with. Please consider choosing a topic that will benefit you outside of the realm of classwork (your job/future job, teaching, volunteer work, research, etc.). Create your site in Weebly, Wix, or Word Press - or notify Dr. Nietfeld if you choose another development platform. The project can be completed or in a small group (max 4 students). If completed in a group the completion of a brief confidential "contribution sheet" will be required and provided by Dr. Nietfeld. Below are a few sample topics:   

  • How to Promote Working Memory through Digital Games
  • Knowing What We Know and Don’t Know: How Digital Games can Improve Metacognition
  • The Impact of Serious Games on Self-Regulated Learning
  • Elements of Serious Games that promote Problem Solving processes
  • Game-based approaches to improve Cognitive Study Skills for Elementary Students
  • The Impact of Rewards in Serious Games
  • Techniques within Digital Games for Enhancing Personal Interest in Microbiology

Required Components of your Tutoring System:

  • Summary introductory screen preferably with a summary graphic or graphic organizer - your target audience should be clearly identifiable here
  • At least 5 hyperlinks to related Internet web sites
  • Information screens with accompanying graphics and at least 4 sources cited (not counting internet links)
  • Applied examples/case studies for instruction/learning
  • A discussion of any controversies or opposing/competing theories
  • Review Activity that causes reflection/self-testing of comprehension/application of information (more than just a couple T/F items)
  • Providing a confidential "contribution sheet” (if completed as a group) that will describe your contributions to the project and the contributions of other group members (to be given by Dr. Nietfeld during your presentation in class).

Things to consider/include in your project:

  • Keep in mind that this is a tutoring system to inform a target audience about the topic that you choose.  I will be considering this when assessing so the target users should be clear to the user.
  • Be creative and develop a presentation that you would want to look at and learn from if you were not familiar with the topic.
  • Make sure there is a logical flow and organization with your information and various components.  Use hyperlinks and other control buttons within your presentation to help the reader navigate.
  • The tutorial must relate directly to facets of self-regulated as discussed in the course.
  • Everything should be self-contained in your website but the use of linked blogs/posts or other activities is encouraged.
  • Talk to the learner in your tutoring system.  This is not an academic presentation therefore you must interact with the user.
  • Make sure all of your links work before submitting your system.

How your presentation will be assessed (70 points):

  • 10 points for submitting project idea to Dr. Nietfeld before submission
  • 5 points for the intro screen and graphic organizer
  • 5 points for the presentation of internet links in a clear/descriptive fashion
  • 25 points for a clear and creative presentation of information related to your topic
  • 10 points for providing applied examples/case studies illustrating your topic
  • 5 points for a discussion of controversies and/or opposing/competing theories
  • 5 points for ease of navigation
  • 5 points for a review activity

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH
Sample Projects
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