The module challenge is the afternoon project or assignment that students work through independently. This expands on the guided project completed earlier with the instructor.
- Include each of the objectives from the module here.
- Keeping the objectives here for reference will
- be useful for the instructor composing the module challenge,
- as well as for the student completing the challenge.
Carefully explain what the student will do in the challenge.
Explain the "why" behind the challenge. Homework for the sake of homework isn't motivating.
The module challenge should be the most practical application of the lesson content. It should represent the task or set of tasks that would best prepare the student for an analogous (and likely) real-world scenario.
As you provide a clear overview of the module challenge, make certain that the student (not just you) comprehends the relevance of this challenge in helping them realize their own goals of professional development. It's vital they understand how this is applicable in the workplace.
Here you'll describe the features and tasks that the student will need to complete in order to finish the module challenge.
Provide all necessary detail in either paragraph form,
- using
- a
- numbered
- list,
- or
- with
- a
- checklist.
Whatever manner most effectively communicates the information (consider whether a specific sequence is required or if illustrating a clear visual hierarchy would be beneficial).
Describe the tasks and features that would demonstrate a student's exceptional mastery of these principles — going above and beyond — but that exceeds what is required by the minimum expectations of the module challenge.
You can do this with full paragraphs or by using a checklist.
- or
- by
- using
- a
- checklist
You may wish to include an ordered list of step-by-steps instructions to guide the student
- through
- a
- sequential
- process.
If you're including tests, describe how to run the tests and any setup required. Be as detailed as possible – testing is an area many of our students struggle with.
Test 1
- Instructions
What should I include in this section?
Include the answers to frequently asked questions as they come up. If it is a new module challenge, try to answer a few questions you anticipate students asking. Think ahead to potentional roadblocks for an amateur.
Examples in a real-world context
Describe how the student should deliver the completed challenge. If it's step-by-step,
- include
- a
- numbered
- list.
If you've prepared a grading rubric that will be used to evaluate the quality of a student's work on your module challenge assignment, include any instructions or relevant links below.