Project Outcomes

Rubric development for a Digital Critique Platform (Dcrit) to facilitate program level review and assessment with content at the project level. Captures/archives both student work and critical assessments in a database for individual or aggregate level objectives.

A complete set of tools including the rubric and processes is available on the project website.

Evaluation of open source Class-X lecture capture software with inexpensive consumer grade equipment. Enables the viewer pan and zoom control over the image that is displayed.

Several courses were captured and distributed using Class-X process. Outcomes, examples, publication and report are available. https://www2.cortland.edu/news/tech-gurus-to-improve-digital-age-classrooms

Development of case study modules that simulate real-world situations and place the student in a decision-making role that requires the use of scientific data and knowledge. The prototype will facilitate learning theories and concepts related to energy and engineering related to a regional power grid.

Developed a Community "Smart Grid" exercise to simulate various environmental conditions impacting the power grid.

Use of Second Life for collaborative case studies in a virtual hospital, learning critical thinking skills with intent to design and implement additional case studies and assessment to address progress, successes and challenges.

Journal articles, project details and a detailed presentation of the student experience with a Second Life healthcare island is available .

Development of an online information literacy (IL) toolbook to promote information and digital fluency. This tool will fill a void for students as well as faculty by incorporating key information concepts at multiple levels (e.g., proximity searches).

In addition to conference outcomes, a digital online dictionary/encyclopedia promoting information literacy and digital fluency was developed.