This document provides instructions for an assignment to create a website or web-based presentation showcasing model schools or programs that exemplify culturally relevant practices. Students are asked to include a separate page for three schools/programs with details like location, demographics, how they promote innovation/uniqueness, 21st century skills supported, and how learning experiences reflect culturally relevant pedagogy and creativity. Guidelines are provided for the content, appearance, formatting, syntax, mechanics, and source requirements of the assignment.

1. Ashford 5: - Week 4 - Assignment
Culturally Relevant Inspiration
A number of important resources supporting the design,
development, implementation, and evaluation of culturally
relevant instructional experiences are available online.
Throughout this course, you have had many opportunities to
view a number of such resources. This assignment encourages
you to reflect on the key concepts presented in the course
through the creation of a web-based presentation or website that
you can use in the future to support your teaching efforts. The
goal is to showcase several model schools or programs
representing what you have learned thus far regarding culturally
relevant practices, creativity, and innovation. A plethora of
options exists as you search for model schools or programs.
While the K-12 public school setting may be on the forefront of
your mind, remember there are a variety of learning
environments available, such as charter and private schools,
technical programs, post-secondary education and training
programs, schools and programs pertaining to the military,
Sunday schools and other religious schools, and more.
Therefore, expand your search efforts to gain a well-rounded
perspective to share in your website or web-based presentation.
The resource you create can also be shared with colleagues (as
well as the public in general) to advocate for implementing a
more culturally-relevant instructional approach to professional
practice.
A listing of good free tools you might choose to use as you
develop a website is presented in the Instructor Guidance. Each
tool includes its own collection of help files and tutorials to
support your creative endeavor. Similarly, there are numerous
web-based tools that could be utilized to create an interactive
presentation, such as animoto, knovio, prezi, or present.me. Use
your creativity and try something new!
Review the Week Four Instructor Guidance for detailed
assistance about preparing for and completing this assignment.

2. Next, construct your assignment to meet the content and written
communication expectations below.
Content Expectations
Website or Web-based Presentation Content (8 points):
Create a Website or Web-based Presentation that includes each
of the following items:
A separate page/slide for the three schools. Each page needs:
A link to the school or program
The location and general demographic information about the
students
A summary of why the school or program is innovative and/or
unique
A list of the 21st century skills supported by the school or
program
A description of how the learning experiences reflect culturally
relevant pedagogy
A description of how the school and/or program promotes
creativity in the classroom for both teachers and students
Website or Web-based Presentation Appearance (1.25 points):
The Website or Web-based Presentation is well organized,
formatted with high-contrast colors, and includes a logical
navigational structure among pages and embedded or linked
videos or photos.
Written Communication Expectations
APA Formatting (.25 points):
Format any references used according to APA style as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center.
Syntax and Mechanics (.25 points):
Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax
and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
Source Requirement (.25 points):
Reference three sources to provide compelling evidence to
support ideas. All sources on the references page in the Website
or Web-based Presentation need to be used and cited correctly
within the body of the assignment.