Standardized Wording & Formatting Job Aid
Introduction
We use standardized wording and formatting for all of assessments and activities within our
courses to maintain consistency throughout. Please use this job aid to assist you in placing new
assessments and activities into the course production documents. Simply locate the assessment
or activity you are inserting, then copy and paste the default content provided and fill in any
necessary information as indicated. You may customize if specific instructions are needed.
For all games, instructions on how to play will appear on the flash screen for the students.
Assessments
Discussion: [insert discussion title here] [insert point value here]
[Insert discussion description and instructions here]
Please post your response to the [insert discussion title here] Discussion.
Journal: [insert Journal title here] [insert point value here]
[Insert journal description and instructions here]
Please post your journal entry to the [insert journal title here] Journal Assignment link.
Project: [insert project title here] [insert point value here]
[Insert project description and instructions here]
Submit your completed project to the [insert project title] Assignment link for grading.
WebQuest: [insert WebQuest title here] [insert point value here]
[Insert WebQuest description and instructions here]
Submit your completed WebQuest to the [insert WebQuest title] Assignment link for grading.
Writing Assignment: [insert writing assignment title here] [insert point value here]
[Insert writing assignment description and instructions here]
Submit your completed writing assignment to the [insert writing assignment title] Assignment
link for grading.
Research Paper: [insert research paper title here] [insert point value here]
[Insert research paper description and instructions here]
Submit your completed research paper to the [insert research paper title] Assignment link for
grading.
Graded Speaking: [insert assignment title here] [insert point value here]
[Insert assignment description and instructions here]
Submit your completed assignment to the [insert assignment title] Assignment link for grading.
Lab: [insert lab name here] [insert point value here]
[Insert lab description and instructions here]
Submit your completed lab to the [insert lab title] Assignment link for grading.
Or
Complete the [insert lab title] Quiz to receive credit for this lab.
[insert quiz name here] Quiz [insert point value here]
Congratulations on completing this section! In this section you learned about:
 [insert section topic 1]
 [insert section topic 2]
 [insert section topic 3]
 [insert section topic 4]
 [etc.]
Now it’s time to take the section quiz. Please make sure to check your understanding of the
topics above before proceeding to the quiz. After you have completed the quiz, continue with the
unit.
[insert unit name here] Unit Exam [insert point value here]
Congratulations on completing this unit! In this unit you learned about:

[insert unit topic 1]




[insert unit topic 2]
[insert unit topic 3]
[insert unit topic 4]
[etc.]
Now it’s time to take the unit exam. Please make sure to check your understanding of the topics
above before proceeding to the exam. After you have completed the quiz, continue with the
course.
Interactives
Tutorial: [insert tutorial title here]
[Insert transition from pervious content to introduce tutorial here]. Select the play button to begin
the tutorial, and then use the navigation buttons to pause/stop, continue, or reset the tutorial.
View the presentation as often as you would like, and take notes as you follow along. Be sure to
set your volume at a reasonable level before you begin.
<insert tutorial>
Avatar: [insert avatar title here]
[Insert transition from pervious content to introduce avatar here]. Select the play button to begin
the avatar video, and then use the navigation buttons to pause/stop, continue, or reset the avatar.
View the presentation as often as you would like, and take notes as you follow along. Be sure to
set your volume at a reasonable level before you begin.
<insert avatar>
Animation: [insert animation title here]
[Insert transition from pervious content to introduce avatar here]. Select the play button to begin
the avatar video, and then use the navigation buttons to pause/stop, continue, or reset the avatar.
View the presentation as often as you would like, and take notes as you follow along. Be sure to
set your volume at a reasonable level before you begin.
<insert avatar>
Self Check
Now, you try. Complete the self-check activity by looking at the prompt below, thinking about it,
and then clicking on the arrow to review the explanation.
<insert self check>
Flashcards
Use the flashcards below to practice the newly learned vocabulary.
<insert flashcards>
<ALL> Games = see Game Aid for help in choosing what will work best for the
students. Use this game icon when introducing all games.
Check for understanding by playing the <game name> game below.
<insert matching game>
Whiteboard
Use the whiteboard to draw and describe key concepts. Choose your pencil color and line
thickness. You can draw in the white space (use the eraser, or clear all (x button) if you make a
mistake), and you may also use the lined area to type notes. When you have finished, you may
print your work by clicking on the printer.
<insert whiteboard>