Week 4 –
Assignment

Culturally Relevant Inspiration

A number of important resources supporting the design, development,
implementation, and evaluation of culturally relevant instructional experiences
are available online. Throughout this course, you have had many opportunities
to view a number of such resources. This assignment encourages you to reflect
on the key concepts presented in the course through the creation of a web-based
presentation or website that you can use in the future to support your teaching
efforts. The goal is to showcase several model schools or programs representing
what you have learned thus far regarding culturally relevant practices,
creativity, and innovation. A plethora of options exists as you search for
model schools or programs. While the K-12 public school setting may be on the
forefront of your mind, remember there are a variety of learning environments
available, such as charter and private schools, technical programs,
post-secondary education and training programs, schools and programs pertaining
to the military, Sunday schools and other religious schools, and more.
Therefore, expand your search efforts to gain a well-rounded perspective to
share in your website or web-based presentation. The resource you create can also
be shared with colleagues (as well as the public in general) to advocate for
implementing a more culturally-relevant instructional approach to professional
practice. 

A listing of good free tools you might choose to use as you develop a website
is presented in the Instructor Guidance. Each tool includes its own collection
of help files and tutorials to support your creative endeavor. Similarly, there
are numerous web-based tools that could be utilized to create an interactive
presentation, such as animoto, knovio, prezi, or present.me. Use your
creativity and try something new!

Review the Week Four Instructor Guidance for detailed assistance about
preparing for and completing this assignment. Next, construct your assignment
to meet the content and written communication expectations below.

Content Expectations

• Website or Web-based Presentation Content (8 points): Create a Website or Web-based Presentation that
  includes each of the following items:

• A separate page/slide for the three schools. Each page
  needs:

• A link to the school or program
• The location and general demographic information
  about the students
• A summary of why the school or program is innovative
  and/or unique
• A list of the 21st century skills supported by the
  school or program
• A description of how the learning experiences reflect
  culturally relevant pedagogy
• A description of how the school and/or program
  promotes creativity in the classroom for both teachers and students

• Website or Web-based Presentation Appearance (1.25
  points): The Website or Web-based
  Presentation is well organized, formatted with high-contrast colors, and
  includes a logical navigational structure among pages and embedded or
  linked videos or photos.

Written Communication Expectations

• APA Formatting (.25 points): Format any references used according to APA style as
  outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 
• Syntax and Mechanics (.25 points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of
  syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. 
• Source Requirement (.25 points): Reference three sources to provide compelling evidence
  to support ideas. All sources on the references page in the Website or
  Web-based Presentation need to be used and cited correctly within the body
  of the assignment.

Design an application or site
that presents and explains your Implementation Plan. The site must
include all sections of the plan and related content and consist of
multiple web pages.

Demonstrate the following characteristics:

·  Effective file management

·  Accurate and functional markup code

·  Effective and functional navigation

Use any familiar web, Java™, .NET, or database development tool to design, develop, and create the application or site.

The application or site must adhere to the following criteria:

·  Apply usability best practices and principles of design.

·  Page content is organized and professional.

·  Create effective navigation for the application or site.

·  Integrate multimedia effectively.

·  Use internal, external, and anchor links in the application or site.

·  Demonstrate the plan for testing.

Submit your application or site
in a compressed .ZIP file or folder. Include all runtime executable and
source files. Identify what file should be loaded (.INDEX or .DEFAULT)
or run (.EXE) first.

Proposal-Based Presentation

Now that you’ve finished your written proposal, you are ready to create a PowerPoint presentation based on it. This should not be a reproduction of your proposal; rather it is to share information about your proposal with your classmates. In addition to the PowerPoint file being submitted to the drop box, you will use an online e-learning tool to record your presentation.

• The purpose of this presentation is to familiarize you with giving an oral presentation. You will not be presenting in front of a live group.
• Your PowerPoint presentation will be recorded and published using the online e-learning tool.
• Your instructor will provide the link to the online e-learning tool.
• The login ID is your first name.last name. Use your Rasmussen password.
• Once a recording is approved by the instructor, members of the class will be able to view it.

Contact the Personal Support Center if you have any questions or difficulties using the online e-learning tool to record and publish your presentation.

Presentation Guidelines

To create your Proposal Project Presentation, you should not copy and paste large sections of text from your written proposal. A PowerPoint presentation is not the same as a written report. Your slides should include only the main points from your proposal, and these main points should be condensed into short phrases and explanations. Your PowerPoint presentation should include the following elements:

Title Slide

Your title slide should include the following:

• An appropriate title for your proposal presentation
• The name of this course (in place of the name of the company preparing the proposal)
• The author’s name
• The date of the presentation

Problem Section (1-3 slides)

Just as you did in the written proposal, you must prove that a serious problem exists. You may want to answer these questions about your problem:

• How long has the problem existed?
• Is it worse now? Why?
• What are some relevant statistics?
• What are other people doing to solve similar problems?

However, please remember that PowerPoint slides should use short phrases and explanations, not complete paragraphs from your written proposal. You may want to include a visual, especially if your problem section discusses relevant statistics. Any visual included in your presentation should follow the guidelines from Week 06.

Audience (1-2 slides)

Your slides should explain who the audience of your proposal includes and what their needs are. Tell how you will overcome skepticism. What objections do you anticipate? How will you be sure your proposal is the “winning” proposal for this audience?

Solution Section (1-3 slides)

Your slides should briefly outline the change you propose and want approved. Your solution should be directly related to the problem you just documented and be appropriate to the audience you’ve described.

Again, please remember that PowerPoint slides should use short phrases and explanations, not complete paragraphs from your written proposal. You should consider using visuals in this section if you cite numerical data to support your plan.

In the overall format of your PowerPoint slides, please use the following guidelines:

• Use an appropriate design template. Assume that your presentation will be given in a “bright” room (with the lights on).
• When recording your presentation, please keep in mind that an online e-learning tool does not “record” slide animation.

The following resources may help you as you create your PowerPoint and cite your sources: 
Creating a PowerPoint
Citing Sources in a PowerPoint

A Word on Visuals…

Make sure your visuals explain, support, or enhance your presentation. Do not use visuals simply as decoration. 

Could you answer each question in 300 words or more?
Question 1
In textbooks, we often use games of chance to illustrate probability such as dice, cards, flipping coins, etc. There are many important applications of probability in science, business, politics, etc. Give an example from your own experience where probabilities were important in some decision making process. What was the sample space? What event or outcomes were important to you in that example?
Question 2
Venn diagrams can be useful in many different situations where it is important to categorize the elements of a set. For example, we can use them to identify similarities and differences, describe test cases, understand system configurations, or define population transitions. Given an example from your own experience where a Venn diagram was useful (or would have been useful). How did the diagram help (or would have helped) you to communicate or understand the topic better?
Question 3
The primary distinction between a relation and a function is one of cardinality. A relation can be many-to-many. A function must be many-to-one or sometimes one-to-one. Why is this distinction important? Give an example from your own experience to illustrate why the number of possible results (“many” for a relation, “one” for a function) is an important consideration.