Innovative Online Curriculum Writing: A Practical Approach for Multiple Authors/Multiple Locations

Authors

Diane C. Vigna, University of Nebraska- LincolnFollow
Patricia J. Fairchild, University of Nebraska- LincolnFollow
Jamie Donaldson-Fassett, New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyFollow

Volume

44

Issue

4

Abstract

The technology-based writing method described here enabled collaboration from distant locations. A comprehensive and well-integrated 4-H quilt curriculum was the goal. Seven writers used an electronic activity template based on 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System standards. A hyper-linked spreadsheet was developed. Each writer input their writing from the template to their separate sheet, which was hyper-linked to the master spreadsheet. Using FTP client software, all writers had access to updated materials on the master spreadsheet at all times. The writer/editor could see all work, monitor duplicate efforts, and put writing into one voice. A 284-page coherent and comprehensive curriculum resulted.

Recommended Citation

Vigna, D. C., Fairchild, P. J., & Donaldson-Fassett, J. (2006). Innovative Online Curriculum Writing: A Practical Approach for Multiple Authors/Multiple Locations. The Journal of Extension, 43(4), Article 20. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol43/iss4/20