Introduction to Case Writing Computer Literacy With an Attitude

1. Introduction to Case WritingComputer Literacy With an Attitude • Case based learning is a form of inquiry based learning. In case based learning a real world problem is posed to students. Students are then responsible for developing information and using that information to solve the real world problems.

2. Bloom’s Taxonomy • Evaluation • Synthesis • Analysis • Comprehension • Knowledge

3. A GOOD CASE WILL HAVE... • A story line • Appeal to the level of the students • Careful construction and will present a problem/problems • Well thought out objectives • Room for student imagination

4. Types of Case Studies • Mini-cases • Large Group Cases • Multi-station Cases • Video Tape Cases • Computer Case Simulation • Assessment Cases

5. What do you want your case to do? • Before you begin writing a case, understand what skills and knowledge students will demonstrate when they complete the case. • Be sure as you develop the case that there are appropriate resources available to enable students to gather information and to present it in a credible manner.

6. Getting started • Name of course • Level of students • How much time will be devoted to the case? • What are the basic ideas or concepts you want to teach? • Write these as simple, declarative statements.

7. PARTS OF A CASE • I. Case Narrative • II. References • III. Resources • IV. Objectives • V. Study Questions • VI. Tutor Guide

8. Keep in mind that a successful case will allow you to... • Tell a story • Build the problem carefully to help students reach the objectives of the case • Make the case level appropriate to your students • You Must • Be willing to revise and rewrite • Trust yourself, trust the students