Asynchronous Academy

Tutorial

Suggested Duration: 0.5 Hours per unit

"While we teach, we learn."

Seneca

One of the best ways to truly master a concept is to teach it to someone else. In this course, you’re doing a lot of independent work, but learning thrives on interaction. This is your chance to step outside the "digital classroom" and start developing a network of thoughtful individuals in your own life.

1. Find Your Partner

Identify someone in your life whose perspective you value: a peer, a family member, or a neighbour with a different background than yours. Consider what you want to talk about, and who would find it interesting, or find a way to make it interesting for your audience.

  1. Provide Context: Explain how your chosen topic affects Canadians, perhaps by using the character from your story as a case study.
  2. Dig Deeper: You aren't just presenting a monologue; you are seeking their unique take on what you’ve learned.
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Discussion Tip: Don't just lecture your partner. Ask open-ended questions like, "How do you think this historical event impacts how we view this issue today?" and let them share their thoughts.

2. Plan Your Tutorial

You can produce one long tutorial (7-10 minutes) or several shorter segments that equal that length.

  • Draw From Existing Research: You don't need to start from scratch. Use the facts, sources, and stories from the media logs and research questions you have already completed during this unit.
  • Terminology Check: While you want to be clear for your audience, ensure you are using the precise terms and concepts from the unit to meet the success criteria.
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Keep it Simple: This is a recorded conversation, not a polished film project. Don't worry about perfect lighting, camera setup, or post-production editing. Just focus on having a clear, natural discussion.

3. Draw a Conclusion

Don’t just share facts: connect them! Use the conversation to evaluate evidence and reach a final conclusion or highlight two different, valid perspectives.

Deliverable:

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Tutorial Video

Submit your 7-10 minute tutorial video (or several shorter segments) showing your active discussion or presentation with your partner.

Assessment

Pre-Submission

Before you submit, please complete the Pre-Submission Self-Assessment.

What to Turn In

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    7-10 minutes of Tutorial per Unit

💡 A Different Way to Learn

Async Academy courses are inquiry-based. There are no rote answer keys or multiple-choice worksheets here. You learn by exploring, questioning, and building projects you care about.

Because your discovery path is completely unique, you need a human sounding board. Enroll to submit your projects and get personalized video feedback from an Ontario Certified Teacher to guide your work.

Learning Goals

We are learning to:

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    Effectively communicate learning to people in my life

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    Select important and appropriate information for the audience

Success Criteria

I can:

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    Create a video showing myself and at least one other person discussing a course topic

    Expectations Covered: A1
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    Use proper terminology when discussing events or concepts

    Expectations Covered: A1
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    Connect different pieces of information to draw a conclusion or debate varied perspectives

    Expectations Covered: A1
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    Produce one long tutorial or several shorter ones

    Expectations Covered: A1
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    Create a discussion or use skits/props/video aids

    Expectations Covered: A1

Rubric

Category Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Application (Evidence) Student is very adept at evaluating evidence and draws particularly insightful conclusions from the evidence Student effectively evaluates evidence and draws conclusions that follow from the evidence Student often evaluates evidence and draws conclusions that follow from the evidence effectively Student sometimes evaluates evidence and draws conclusions that follow from the evidence effectively
Application (Terminology) Student uses exceptionally varied and precise terminology Student uses appropriate terminology Student often uses appropriate terminology Student sometimes uses appropriate terminology
Communication Student communicates their ideas extremely effectively Student communicates their ideas effectively Student often communicates their ideas effectively Student sometimes communicates their ideas effectively
Application (Evidence)
Level 4

Student is very adept at evaluating evidence and draws particularly insightful conclusions from the evidence

Level 3

Student effectively evaluates evidence and draws conclusions that follow from the evidence

Level 2

Student often evaluates evidence and draws conclusions that follow from the evidence effectively

Level 1

Student sometimes evaluates evidence and draws conclusions that follow from the evidence effectively

Application (Terminology)
Level 4

Student uses exceptionally varied and precise terminology

Level 3

Student uses appropriate terminology

Level 2

Student often uses appropriate terminology

Level 1

Student sometimes uses appropriate terminology

Communication
Level 4

Student communicates their ideas extremely effectively

Level 3

Student communicates their ideas effectively

Level 2

Student often communicates their ideas effectively

Level 1

Student sometimes communicates their ideas effectively