Tutorial

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.

  • The Goal: You aren't just presenting a monologue; you are seeking their unique take on what you’ve learned.
  • The Context: Explain how your chosen topic affects Canadians, perhaps by using the character from your story as a case study.

2. Plan Your Tutorial

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

  • Format Options: You can record a natural discussion, use props, create a skit, or even use digital video aids to help explain your points.
  • 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.

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.

Assessment

Pre-Submission

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

What to Turn In

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    Pre-Submission Self-Assessment Google Doc
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    7-10 minutes of Tutorial per Unit

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:

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

  • Use proper terminology when discussing events or concepts

  • Connect different pieces of information to draw a conclusion or debate varied perspectives

  • Produce one long tutorial or several shorter ones

  • Create a discussion or use skits/props/video aids

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