The CEL Water Group - Recently Updated Pages

The Assignment

FranR — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:29:23 CDT

Project description:

Water constitutes the major portion of the human body. Without water biological processes necessary to life would cease to function in a matter of days.

This CEL group will demonstrate the group collaborative process by addressing ONE of the four learning goals. The CEL group may choose which goal to address

Goals:

Learners will list and briefly explain the key functions of water in the body.
Learners will list and briefly explain typical sources of water intakes and losses.
Learners will demonstrate an understanding of how body water balance is maintained by the mechanisms of thirst, absorption/elimination, and hormonal regulation.
Learners will identify possible deficiency and toxicity symptoms related to water in the body.

Deadline:

Please plan to have your final product posted by 10p on Sunday Month Day, 2008.

Process:

In my class, each group member would be responsible to contribute at least two resources to fulfill each of the four goals. That is not necessary for this demonstration. I have provided a Resource List (see under the "Research" tab) for this CEL group to use. CEL group members may contribute other resources.

This wiki-space is like a tablet of blank yellow-lined pages. Use it to record your notes, outlines, research, drafts – anything that, in a group, you would use a tablet of paper to record.

This CEL group should, collaboratively, select ONE GOAL to address as a project.

This CEL group will likely work independently (async) to complete the project. However, one or more collaborative (sync) work sessions may be used to complete the project.

The project output should be gathered together on its own page(s). Kind of like the “final copy” of your work that your group would hand in or display on the bulletin board.

The project output will vary depending upon the goal selected. My expectations:

“List and briefly explain” (re: goals 1 & 2) means exactly that. My vision of the finished work is like an annotated bibliography: the item plus 2-3 sentences of explanation plus citation. Your vision of the finished work may differ. The bottom line: demonstrate that you know what you are talking (writing) about.

“Demonstrate an understanding” (re: goal 3) is more open-ended. The finished work should clearly communicate how water balance is maintained in the body. Graphs, flow-charts, pictures, annotated figures from someone else’s work, a ‘flash’ animation or short video, or a few paragraphs of explanation are all acceptable. Don’t neglect citations.

“Identify” (re: goal 4) intends more than a statement like “thirst is a symptom of water deficiency.” Symptoms usually involve a cascade of events from minor to mortality. I anticipate some recitation of the cascade which would then be related to some objective evaluation of the effects. Your presentation might take a different form. Cite your work.

Above all, have some fun with this and don't be hesitant to be creative in your presentation.

See also: Brainstorming | Team Members | Project Schedule

Brainstorming

FranR — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:58:20 CDT

Our Wiki Whiteboard

This page is where we can collect ideas from everyone in the group. Click EasyEdit to add text, tables, photos, etc.

Brainstorming Topic #1:

Date:

Brainstorming Topic #2:

Date:

See also: Project Schedule | Rough Draft | Research | Team Members

Some Resources

FranR — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:17:36 CDT

Some Clikable Links to get you going:

Water: Misunderstood Nutrient
Water: Essential Nutrient
Water: A Vital Nutrient
Water: Nutriton Fact Sheet
Water. TheNutrient
WHO Report: Water
Nutrients: Water
Water is ...
Water as Nutrient: What You Need Know
Water: Forgotten Nutrient
Geriatric Water Concerns
Deprived of Water

Group Project

FranR — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:33:12 CDT

Our Collaboration Wiki

Depending upon how much fat has been stored, an adult can survive for about 8 weeks without eating food but only a few days without drinking water. In a desert environment a person would not survive for much more than a day without water. Not because water is more important than carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, or vitamins. Rather it is because the body has no storage mechanism for water.

The goal of this group is to (briefly) explain the several key roles and functions of water in the body and demonstrate (briefly) the effects in the body when imbalances in water occur.

The Assignment	Project Schedule	Brainstorming
Drafts	Research	Team Members

Tips for Building Your Wiki:

Rename your home page to describe your project, then lock your home page
Encourage contribution: Write a "task list" for new pages.
Invite all group members to help out! (Click on "Invite others" in the Page Toolbox)
Use person-to-person messages to stay connected and to send updates, reminders, etc.

Need more? Add graphics and flourishes that match your wiki design (they're free from Paint Splatters)

Rough Draft

FranR — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:14:21 CDT

Our work in progress:

This wiki-space is like a tablet of blank yellow-lined pages. Use it to record your notes, outlines, research, drafts – anything that, in a group, you would use a tablet of paper to record.

Use this page to add text, tables, photos, and attachments related to your project.

Wiki Tip:
Did you know that you can add attachments to any page? Select "Add an attachment" from the Page Toolbox at right to add PDFs, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and more.

See also: The Assignment | Research | Brainstorming | Team Members

Standards, Accessibility, Ethics

FranR — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:12:53 CDT

Standards Addressed

[To be added]

Accessibility

Synchronous interaction is suggested to (a) obtain instructor input, q&a and (b) promote initial coordination among the group members.

Asynchronous interaction on the wiki-page allows each Learner to devote the necessary time, according to personal time constraints, to the task and still interface/cooperate/collaborate with other group members.

Modifications for Learners with disabilities or other issues may be accomplished in a timely manner and promote constructive involvement for the Learner(s) involved

Ethical Considerations

Within the limits of the assignment Learners may select areas of personal interest for development and contribution.

The collaborative nature of the assignment promotes both the individual opportunity to accomplish familiar tasks and to undertake tasks with more risk/development.

The assessment process emphasizes the importance of quality individual contributions to the group process.

The assessment process rewards the group, not the individual, for the completed project.

The group/collaborative process minimizes the value of using ready-made (i.e. borrowed) work. The assessment rewards individual creativity and critical thinking that promotes a (relatively) unique group product that is supported by authoritative citations.

Assessment

FranR — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:07:46 CDT

A portion of the grade is related to the group interactivity, co-operation, leadership, and (of course) the quality of the final product. The group portion is worth 30%.

A portion of the grade is related to individual contribution, demonstrated work ethic, willingness to coach and lead, and (of course) accuracy and citations. The individual portion is worth 70%.

Assessment Rubric

Open the attachment below to view the evaluation rubric for this group project.

Project Schedule

FranR — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:35:17 CDT

Project due date: 10p Sunday, April 20, 2008

Progress tracker: Suggesed Milestones -- yours might differ

Milestone:	Date due:	Date completed:
1. Group Sync Meet (plan)
2. Individual (async) contributions
3. Group evaluate progress
4. Rough draft of product
5. Edit draft of product
6. Final edit of project product
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See also: The Assignment | Research | Rough Draft | Team Members

Wiki Tip:
Did you know you can add Excel spreadsheets and PDF attachments to any page? Click "Add an attachment" from the Page Toolbox.

Research

wetpaint — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:16:45 CDT

Here's a suggestion of how this page could look. Use it "as is," modify it to fit your needs, or delete the content and create your own page!

Web Sites We Used:

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Printed Resources:

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Wiki Tip:
Add a hyperlink to any text by highlighting the words you want to link, then clicking EasyEdit and the "Link" button. In the field provided, type in the wiki page name you want to link to, or the complete URL for any site on the web.

See also: The Assignment | Brainstorming | Rough Draft | Team Member

Team Members

wetpaint — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:16:45 CDT

*NOTE: If your group is posting names and phone numbers here, please go into your site's "Settings" and make the site PRIVATE so it cannot be viewed except by the invited members of your wiki.

Name	Email	Phone Number	Role
Joe Student	joe@college.edu	555-585-8888

Wiki Tip:
To add more rows to a table, put your cursor in the last row of the table and right-click with your mouse. Select "Add row" from the tool tips menu.

The CEL Water Group - Recently Updated Pages

The Assignment

Project description:

Goals:

Deadline:

Process:

Brainstorming

Our Wiki Whiteboard

Brainstorming Topic #1:

Date:

Brainstorming Topic #2:

Date:

Some Resources

Group Project

Our Collaboration Wiki

The Assignment

Project Schedule

Brainstorming

Drafts

Research

Team Members

Rough Draft

Our work in progress:

Standards, Accessibility, Ethics

Standards Addressed

Accessibility

Ethical Considerations

Assessment

Assessment Rubric

Project Schedule

Project due date: 10p Sunday, April 20, 2008

Progress tracker: Suggesed Milestones -- yours might differ

Research

Web Sites We Used:

Printed Resources:

Team Members