Interconnections Assignment 1

Application: Interconnections, Part 1 Assignment

Lawrence Yamba

ID No. A00424417

WALDEN UNIVERSITY

Online learning can sometimes be stressing and frustrating because of none access to face to face with tutors and learning peers for consultations and guidance synchronously on the other, it can be very interesting and motivating if the required supporting tools are made available and clearly understood and effectively utilized by the online learner (online Learning Manual 2012). This short easy will summarizes at least three of the connections that are considered to provide the most effective support to student’s success at Walden University.

The multimedia presentation Interconnections, Part I, in the connections resource has provided the forms of connection between the student and colleagues, the student and Walden and colleagues with Walden. In the connection between the student and colleagues is an expectation where the student will be required to create the link between colleagues and oneself and become part of the caring learner and be supportive in the process of acquiring academic proficiency and professional development.

Further, the connection of inviting each other to collaborate will enable student and colleague to sharing their experiences and academic information and material support with colleagues and this will enhance their vision and motivate themselves to achieve their objective with much easy.

The other connection is between the student and the Walden community of staff. This link is aimed at providing support to students in terms of making available the necessary material, technical and voice calls to guide the learner align oneself with the Walden vision and mission statement. It an important linkage in that with it the student cannot progress as in line with the required course content hence the need to sustain this link and collaborate as often it may be necessary. What is required is the Walden supporting team to simplify the instructions and if possible post the step by step instructions in the student’s Walden email addressing pertaining to the task at hand.

In a nut shell, it suffice to state that as an online learner provided with these connections, there will be a deliberate will and effort to make available privileged information and course materials to colleagues through posting in the students’ lounge and discussion board as well as be posting documents in the Doc-share facility

Reference

Laureate Education, Inc. (2012). Online Learning Manual. Baltimore: Author.

Multimedia Presentation Interconnections, Part I http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/EDUC/6005/01/mm/ICS-Part1/ICS-Part1.html 06/09/2015:12:52

Appendix: Application and Reflection Rubric for Assessment

  Walden University M.S. in Early Childhood Studies

Formative Evaluative Criteria for Applications and Reflective Essays

Quality of Work Submitted Work reflects graduate-level critical, analytical thinking.	A: Exemplary Work A = 4.00; A- = 3.75 All of the previous, in addition to the following:	B: Graduate Level Work B+ = 3.50; B = 3.00; B- = 2.75 All of the previous, in addition to the following:	C: Minimal Work C+ = 2.50; C = 2.00; C- = 1.75	F: Work Submitted but Unacceptable F = 1.00
Adherence to Assignment Expectations The extent to which work meets the assigned criteria.	Assignment exceeds expectations, integrating additional material and/or information. Assignment demonstrates exceptional breadth and depth.	All parts of the assignment are completed, with fully developed topics. The work is presented in a thorough and detailed manner. Assignment demonstrates appropriate breadth and depth.	Most parts of assignment are completed. Topics are not fully developed. Assignment   demonstrates minimal depth and breadth.	Does not fulfill the expectations of the assignment. Key components are not included. Assignment lacks breadth and depth.
Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to- 1.        Understand the assignment’s purpose; 2.        Understand and analyze material in videos, readings, and              discussions; 3.        Apply          presented strategies **May include, but are not limited to, scholarly articles, collegial discussions; information from conferences, in service, faculty development, and/or meetings. .	Demonstrates the ability intellectually  to explore and/or implement key instructional concepts. Demonstrates exceptional inclusion of major points, using creditable sources**, in addition to course videos or required readings. Demonstrates insightful reflection and/or critical thinking.	Demonstrates a clear understanding of the assignment’s purpose. Includes specific information from course videos or required readings to support major points. Provides careful consideration of key instructional concepts.	Shows some degree of understanding of the assignment’s purpose. Generally applies theories, concepts, and/or strategies correctly, with ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped Minimally includes specific information from course videos or required readings.	Shows a lack of understanding of the assignment’s purpose. Does not apply theories, concepts, and/or strategies Does not include specific information from course videos or required readings.
Written Expression and Formatting The extent to which scholarly, critical, analytical writing is presented in APA format; Standard Edited English ( i.e. correct grammar, mechanics).	Represents scholarly writing in a correct APA format. Work is unified around a central purpose with well-developed ideas, logically organized in paragraph structure with clear transitions. Effective sentence variety; clear, concise, and powerful expression are evident. Work is written in Standard Edited English. No prominent errors interfere with reading.	Work is well organized with correct APA formatting  throughout. Ideas are clearly and concisely expressed. Elements of effective communication such as an introduction and  conclusion are included. Work is written in Standard Edited English with few, if any, grammatical or mechanical errors	Somewhat represents mature, scholarly, graduate-level writing, with APA generally followed. Ideas are not clearly and concisely expressed. Elements of effective communication such as an introduction and  conclusion are not included. Work contains more than a few grammatical, or mechanical errors.	The quality of writing and/or APA formatting are not acceptable for graduate level work. Major points do not reflect appropriate elements of communication.   No effort to express ideas clearly and concisely. Work is not written in Standard Edited English. Contains many grammatical or mechanical errors
Final Assignment Grade	A: Exemplary Work A = 4.00; A- = 3.75	B: Graduate Level Work B+ = 3.50; B = 3.00; B- = 2.75	C: Minimal Work C+ = 2.50; C = 2.00; C- = 1.75	F: Work Submitted but Unacceptable F = 1.00

It is expected that all applications and reflective essays will be submitted according to the assignment due dates indicated. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the faculty member if contacted by the student prior to the due date describing extenuating circumstances.

Updated: 11.16.06