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Portfolio Project Components

This interactive diagram visualizes the eight essential components of a comprehensive MicroSim portfolio project. Each component represents a key deliverable that demonstrates mastery of different aspects of MicroSim development.

About This MicroSim

The hub-and-spoke diagram shows eight portfolio components organized by development phase:

Design Phase (Blue)

  • Learning Objective Analysis - Define clear learning objectives using Bloom's taxonomy
  • MicroSim Specification - Create detailed wireframes and interaction patterns

Implementation Phase (Green)

  • Working MicroSim - Build a fully functional, responsive, accessible simulation

Evaluation Phase (Orange)

  • Evaluation Rubric - Develop criteria for technical quality and learning effectiveness
  • User Testing Report - Conduct and document learner testing
  • Iteration Log - Track version history and improvement rationale

Documentation Phase (Purple)

  • Accessibility Audit - Perform and document accessibility testing
  • Deployment Documentation - Record platform setup and maintenance procedures

Interactive Features:

  • Hover over any component to see its key elements
  • Click on a component to highlight its dependency paths (what it depends on and what depends on it)
  • Click elsewhere or on the same component to deselect

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Portfolio Component Details

Component Phase Key Deliverables
Learning Objective Analysis Design Bloom's level classification, concept decomposition, readiness assessment
MicroSim Specification Design Visual mockup, interaction specification, accessibility requirements
Working MicroSim Implementation Functional code, responsive design, accessible implementation
Evaluation Rubric Evaluation Technical criteria, pedagogical criteria, UX criteria
User Testing Report Evaluation Testing methodology, findings summary, recommended changes
Iteration Log Evaluation Version history, change rationale, before/after comparisons
Accessibility Audit Documentation WCAG test results, issues found, fixes implemented
Deployment Documentation Documentation Platform setup, integration steps, maintenance plan

Dependency Flow

The diagram shows how components build on each other:

  1. Analysis leads to Specification - Clear objectives enable precise specifications
  2. Specification leads to Implementation - Detailed specs guide development
  3. Implementation enables Evaluation - A working MicroSim can be tested and refined
  4. Testing feeds Iteration - User feedback drives improvements
  5. Iteration cycles back - Refined versions return to implementation
  6. Implementation enables Documentation - Working code can be audited and deployed

Learning Objectives

By completing this portfolio project, students will demonstrate ability to:

  1. Analyze learning objectives and decompose them into MicroSim requirements
  2. Design comprehensive specifications with accessibility considerations
  3. Implement functional, responsive, and accessible interactive simulations
  4. Evaluate MicroSims using systematic rubrics and user testing
  5. Document the iterative development process and deployment procedures
  6. Create a complete portfolio showcasing MicroSim development mastery

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