The link of peer review post:

Assignment 2 (Group): Community Contributions – Interactive Learning Resource (Draft) Peer Review

Main Feedback Notes:

The reviewers mentioned the following things we could improve on:

  1. Enhance Course Structure and Organization
  2. Add Detailed Course Information: Include a more comprehensive course outline, similar to a syllabus. Consider adding instructor contact information, grading criteria, and any other relevant details.
  3. Clarify Key Concepts: Ensure that there is a clear link or description for the Target data breach, making it accessible to learners. Consider adding introductory information for learners unfamiliar with the topic.
  4. Include Specific Examples: Provide real-world examples of cybersecurity threats (e.g., phishing emails, identity theft) to help learners understand the relevance and importance of the course content.
  • Strengthen Relevance to Course Topics
  • Detail Assessment Methods: Expand on the assessment section by specifying how both formative and summative assessments will be used. Explain how these assessments will support learning objectives.
  • Link Activities to Learning Theories: Clarify how learners will explore concepts. Consider explicitly linking these activities to relevant learning theories to reinforce the educational approach.
  • Improve Interactivity, Inclusivity, and Technology Use
  • Address Technological Prerequisites: Clearly state any prior technological expertise required for the course and provide resources or support for learners who may need it.
  • Ensure Accessibility: Evaluate the accessibility of your resource, particularly in terms of technology use. Make sure it’s inclusive for people with disabilities and consider adding alternative formats or tools to accommodate different needs.

Feedback that how would we improve our project:

1. Enhance Course Structure and Organization

Improvement Solution:

To enhance our course structure and organization, we should expand the course outline to more closely resemble a traditional syllabus. This would involve:

Grading Criteria: Clearly outlining the grading structure, including the weight of assignments, quizzes, participation, and final assessments. This will help our learners understand how their performance will be evaluated.

Clarifying Key Concepts: Creating a dedicated section or linking to a resource that introduces the Target data breach, providing background information and its significance in the context of cybersecurity. This will ensure that all learners, regardless of prior knowledge, can grasp the core concepts.

Examples of Cybersecurity Threats: Including a module or section that discusses specific real-world examples of cybersecurity threats. By using case studies, real-life incidents, and hypothetical scenarios, we can make the content more relatable and engaging for our learners.

2. Strengthen Relevance to Course Topics

Improvement Solution:

To strengthen the relevance of our course topics, we should focus on aligning our assessments and activities with learning objectives and theories:

Detailing Assessment Methods: Creating a comprehensive assessment strategy.

Summative Assessments: Designing final projects, exams, or presentations that allow learners to demonstrate their cumulative knowledge.

We should also provide clear rubrics and expectations for each type of assessment, ensuring alignment with the course’s learning objectives.

3. Improve Interactivity, Inclusivity, and Technology Use

Improvement Solution:

To improve the interactivity, inclusivity, and technological aspects of our course:

Address Technological Prerequisites: We can create a section at the beginning of the course that clearly outlines any required technological skills. We should provide tutorials, guides, or links to resources that can help learners acquire these skills.