Let's continue with the case of the hypothetical Centennial University. As the team members discussed how best to create a template that they could use for all courses that have student projects, a few must-have elements emerged. The two most important considerations in a student-centered project-based course are the following:
- Simple structure: The main focal point needs to be the collaborative space tied to a clear timeline with milestones. Avoid too many distractions such as quizzes and games.
- Clear communication: Students should always have a way to ask and answer questions as they work independently or with other members of a collaborative group.
We can make sure that we achieve the goals of clarity and communication by selecting a framework that gives us the ability to customize the appearance of the course...