Play Page Assignment
CAS 464 Asynchronous
Step 1: Complete the following Readings: Part 1 – 5 on Play from the university of
Michigan Extension and explore other play resources provided on titanium.
Part 1: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/the_power_of_play_part_1_stages_of_play
Part 2: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/the_power_of_play_part_2_born_to_play
Part 3: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/the_power_of_play_part_3_types_of_play
Part 4: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/the_power_of_play_part_4_characteristics_of_play
Part 5: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/the_power_of_play_part_5_adult_roles_in_childs_play
Step 2: Then, Create an Adobe Sparks Web Page on Play (see tip sheet); post link on
discussion board.
Using the information from the play series readings, your course text and other resources (that
you have researched), create an Adobe Sparks “web” page for parents and educators to learn
about play.
Provide your link in the discussion board posted in Week 8. Check out at least two classmate’s
webpage and comment on the discussion board with feedback.
Grading Criteria Points
Possible
Points
Given
Play Page
• Play page is submitted on time
• Content is accurate and clearly demonstrates an understanding of
play and its’ importance
• A variety of sources are used (series, TedTalk, text, etc.)
3 points
Style
• There are little or no grammatical errors
• Page is visually appealing
1 point
Response
• Student responds to at least 2 peers
1 point
This assignment is worth a total of 5 points.
