Brianne Cornett

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Course Outline Assignment

Course Analysis
Course Name: Getting Hooked: A beginners guide to crochet
Course Length: 12 Weeks
Course Type: Blended / Hybrid (3 Face-to-Face Sessions)
Average Student:
High School - Undergraduate students. Familiar with crochet; however, may
not be experts. Introduction level instruction.
Content Analysis:

Students should be familiar with crochet concepts such as basic material

like hooks and yarn, and using a pattern. (Assumed General
Information)
Students should be able to use a digital camera and software such as
taking a photo or video and uploading the photo or video online.
(Assumed General Information)
Students should be able to use basic computer software such as Internet
Browser, Microsoft Office Suite, etc. (Assumed General Information)

General Goals:

Learn about the most common crochet stitches and how to use them to
create something
Learn the common crochet terms, materials, and techniques
Identify key symbols and abbreviations that are necessary in effectively
reading a pattern
Produce a functional crochet product

Enhancing Learning:
This course will give hands on experience in producing a crochet product
while using basic stitches and following common techniques. By learning the
essential elements of crochet, the students will be able to successfully create
beautiful handmade items they can use for themselves, as gifts, or to sell for
supplemental income.

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General Course Assessments

Multiple Choice Self-Tests: These assessments will measure general
conceptual information found on the lower levels of Blooms Taxonomy. This
includes being able to state definitions, key concepts, and other foundational
information.
Participation (Class attendance): This assessment will count for 10% of the
final grade for this course. This consists of attending the 3 required class
meetings.
Mid-Term Product (dishcloth): This assessment will have students review and
use the stitches and techniques covered up to this point in the course (how to
start, turning, chain, slip stitch, slip knot, single crochet, and double crochet).
It will demonstrate that students have a deep and thorough understanding of
the course material thus far. Students will complete this assessment by
recording themselves completing the assignment and then uploading and
submitting the file.
In-Practice Blog (with photo/video): This activity is intended to allow
students to reflect on the learning process. In each blog students will address
anything helpful, positive, or any challenges they encountered during the
weeks lesson. Additionally, it will be required for each student to upload a
video or sequence of photos of themselves completing the weeks assigned
stitch or technique. By requiring a photo or video of the weeks work it is
intended to help the instructor make sure students are not falling behind on
their work as well as giving the instructor essential feedback so that they can
interject if needed.
Extra Credit Blog Responses: This assessment will allow students to review
and respond to two classmates blog postings each week for extra credit.
Students will have the chance to offer helpful tips or strategies regarding the
weeks topic, answer questions fellow students may have, or simply give
helpful feedback. This will provide an opportunity for peer-to-peer
communication.
Pattern Composition and Analysis: This assessment will require students to
use knowledge learned about reading patterns to create a written pattern.
Students will not create the item, but they will read and analyze a peers
created pattern.
Final Product (potholder): This assessment will have the students review and
use the stitches and techniques covered in the course to create a final
product- potholder. This will demonstrate that students have a deep and
thorough understanding of the course material.
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Course Feedback (2 total): These surveys have been placed at the beginning
and end of the course to help the instructor gather feedback on areas that
could use improvement.

Course Outline - Objectives

Module 1: Introduction (Week 1)
Objectives:

Describe the responsibilities of the instructor in distance education

Identify ways to enhance the delivery of instruction
Explain the responsibilities of the learner in distance education
Describe the role of the student in a synchronous / asynchronous class
Recognize the way crochet hooks are named and numbered.
Locate the different parts of a crochet hook.
Match the worst of the yarn to its use.
Identify the uses of the different types of hooks.
Create a personal blog.

Module 2: Getting Started (Weeks 2-3)

Objectives:

Demonstrate the use of different knots and stitches, including slip

stitch, chain stitch, and slip knot.
Compare different crochet techniques for holding yarn, working in a
stitch, and beginning a work.
Discuss how and when to turn and continue working.

Module 3: Single Crochet (Week 4)

Objectives:

Discuss the steps to make a single crochet stitch.

Create a single crochet stitch.
Match the stitch symbol to the name of the stitch.

Module 4: Double Crochet (Week 5)

Objectives:

Discuss the steps to make a double crochet stitch.

Differentiate between when to use a single crochet stitch and a double
crochet stitch
Create a double crochet stitch.
Match the stitch symbol to the name of the stitch.
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Module 5: Midterm Product (Week 6)

Objectives:

Construct a dishrag using a combination of stitches and techniques.

Module 6: Half-Double Crochet (Week 7)

Objectives:

Describe the steps to make a half-double crochet stitch.

Create a half-double crochet stitch.
Match the stitch symbol to the name of the stitch.

Module 7: Treble Stitch (Week 8)

Objectives:

Describe the steps to make a treble crochet stitch.

Create a treble crochet stitch.
Match the stitch symbol to the name of the stitch.

Module 8: Pattern Basics (Week 9)

Objectives:

Match the various symbols to their stitches.

Distinguish, by comparing photos and their own
products, the difference in working in a round and in rows.
Describe the term gauge and its importance.
Create a written pattern using different stitches and techniques.

Module 9: Whats next? (Week 10)

Objectives:

Compile a list of supplies and the cheapest options to purchase.

List the benefits of different crochet tools.
Discuss different methods for organizing supplies.

Module 10: Final Product (Week 11-12)

Objectives:

Apply steps for completing stitches to create a product.

Create a product by following a pattern.

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Detailed Course Navigation / Outline

Announcements
Getting

Started
Syllabus
Course Schedule
Policies
o University
o Course
o Grading and Evaluation
University Services (academic and student support) and Technical
Support
Prerequisite Knowledge and Technical Skills Required
How To Access Course Materials and Technologies

Instructor Information
Biography
Contact Information
Response Times and Grading / Feedback Timeframe
Course Orientation
Purpose of the Course
Navigation Structure
How to Proceed Through the Course
Orientation Quiz (Assessment LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)
Introductions
Discussion Board (Assessment / Student Interaction)
o Topic: Introduce yourself to the class. Tell three interesting
things about yourself and explain why you want to learn crochet.
Reply to at least one classmate.
Lessons & Materials
Module 1: Introduction (Week 1)
Introductions Discussion Board (LINK TO INTRODUCTIONS)
Lecture: Hooks & Yarn
o Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvdfdkaL1Qw
Module Self-Test (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)
Blog Creation (LINK TO BLOGS)
Module 2: Getting Started (Weeks 2-3)
Class Meeting 1 (Participation Assessment- End of Week 3)
Lecture: Beginning Steps
o Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtAnXACSOEs
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Module Self-Test (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)

Blog Post 1 (Assessment/Student Interaction-Personal blog due
Wednesday Replies due Sunday)
o Students will be able to comment on other students blogs to
earn extra credit

Module 3: Single Crochet (Week 4) This is the Module Ill be developing

further
Lecture: Single Crochet
o Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqhaQQajt0U
Module Self-Test (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)
Blog 2 Posting (Assessment/Student Interaction-Personal blog due
Wednesday Replies due Sunday)
o Students will be able to comment on other students blogs to
earn extra credit
Module 4: Double Crochet (Week 5)
Class Meeting 2 (Participation Assessment- End of Week 5)
Lecture: Double Crochet
o Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC_JgOKAUdE
Module Self-Test (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)
Blog 3 Posting (Assessment/Student Interaction-Personal blog due
Wednesday Replies due Sunday)
o Students will be able to comment on other students blogs to
earn extra credit
Module 5: Midterm Product (Week 6)
Mid-Term Product: dishcloth (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTSDue in Module 5)
Module 6: Half-Double Crochet (Week 7)
Lecture: Half-Double Crochet
o Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnOYlwGN5cI
Module Self-Test (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)
Blog 4 Posting (Assessment/Student Interaction-Personal blog due
Wednesday Replies due Sunday)
o Students will be able to comment on other students blogs to
earn extra credit
Module 7: Treble Stitch (Week 8)
Lecture: Half-Double Crochet
o Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSPJhog9lL4
Module Self-Test (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)
Blog 5 Posting (Assessment/Student Interaction-Personal blog due
Wednesday Replies due Sunday)
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Students will be able to comment on other students blogs to

earn extra credit

Module 8: Pattern Basics (Week 9)

Class Meeting 3 (Participation Assessment- End of Week 9)
Lecture: Reading Patterns
o Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfTMA3CpFbI
Module Self-Test (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)
Pattern Composition & Analysis (Assessment/LINK TO
ASSIGNMENTS)
Blog 6 Posting (Assessment/Student Interaction-Personal blog due
Wednesday Replies due Sunday)
Module 9: Whats next? (Week 10)
Lecture: Stocking Up
o Video Clip
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdLZQ95DmEI
yarn
storage
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFfUtFIgKUQ yarn hunting
Module Self-Test (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS)
Blog 5 Posting (Assessment/Student Interaction-Personal blog due
Wednesday Replies due Sunday)
o Students will be able to comment on other students blogs to
earn extra credit
Module 10: Final Product (Week 11-12)
Optional Class Meeting 4 (End of Week 11)
Final Product: Potholder (Assessment/LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS- Due
in Module 10, Week 12)
Blogs & Discussions
Discussion Boards
o How To Post
o Link to Discussions
o Netiquette and Posting Standards
Blog Assignments
o Instructions and Participation Requirements
o Link to Student Blogs
o Extra Credit Possibility
Assignments
Quizzes
o Module Self-Tests
o Orientation
Mid-Term Product (Dishcloth)
o Instructions and Rubric
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o Quality Example
Pattern Composition & Analysis
o Instructions and Rubric
o Quality Example
Final Product (Potholder)
o Instructions and Rubric
o Quality Example