Week 2 - Energy 1: Efficiency
Required Materials for review:
Reading hosted on Weebly (web-based, asynchronous) - Readings on energy efficiency in the home will be provided to the students. The content will cover lighting, appliances, heating and cooling. This content will be posted on the site from week 1 and it is expected that the student has reviewed the material prior to the class meeting.
Required Activities:
Class meeting over blackboard collaborate (synchronously) - The class as a whole will meet at a set time on Blackboard Collaborate. For those who are not able to attend, the session will be recorded for review at their convenience.
Required Assignment:
The weeks assignment will include a flash animation simulation on enhancing energy efficiency in the home (web-based) - The student will be presented a home with various appliance and lighting situations then be able to replace each with different options. Results in varied power consumption, cost reduction, and estimated return on investment.
Discussion forum post reflection and peer responses (asynchronous) - The student will post to the discussion forum on the class website with their thoughts on this week's material and the results of their simulation. They can respond with what did and did not work well for them and what they learned. Toward the end of the week after everyone has submitted their reflection post, students will be required to respond to at least 3 other peers using the I heard, I noticed, I saw format.
Reading hosted on Weebly (web-based, asynchronous) - Readings on energy efficiency in the home will be provided to the students. The content will cover lighting, appliances, heating and cooling. This content will be posted on the site from week 1 and it is expected that the student has reviewed the material prior to the class meeting.
Required Activities:
Class meeting over blackboard collaborate (synchronously) - The class as a whole will meet at a set time on Blackboard Collaborate. For those who are not able to attend, the session will be recorded for review at their convenience.
Required Assignment:
The weeks assignment will include a flash animation simulation on enhancing energy efficiency in the home (web-based) - The student will be presented a home with various appliance and lighting situations then be able to replace each with different options. Results in varied power consumption, cost reduction, and estimated return on investment.
Discussion forum post reflection and peer responses (asynchronous) - The student will post to the discussion forum on the class website with their thoughts on this week's material and the results of their simulation. They can respond with what did and did not work well for them and what they learned. Toward the end of the week after everyone has submitted their reflection post, students will be required to respond to at least 3 other peers using the I heard, I noticed, I saw format.