Capstone Project

MTM 507
Capstone Project Design Syllabus

School of Science, Technology, Society and Ministry
Mission Statement
To educate and equip others to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His
name through technology in both lay and professional ministry contexts.
Instructor:
Email:
Phone:
Credits:
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Andrew Sears
andrew@techmission.org
617-282-9798 x101
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MTM Program Outcomes

At the conclusion of their MTM program, the student will able to:
Develop effective technology initiatives in a way that takes into account the unique cultures they
will be serving and how to use technology to serve the poor.
Understand the Biblical basis, theology and historical context of technology and how to apply
that in professional and ministry settings.
Understand the Christian vocation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers and
their unique identity and role within their field in a way that maximizes their calling and enables
Christian ministry 24/7.
Understand complex systems in a way that helps them to effectively lead others and apply
technology in ministry and professional environments.
Understand some of the limits of technology and how counter some of the negative implications
of technology and its effect on relationships and creation of new addictions.
Develop effective technology ministry strategies for developing sustainable initiatives by
monitoring and understanding the latest theories, trends, tools and opportunities in technology
in ministry
MTM 507 will help students develop a plan for their Capstone Project in MTM 508 which will
represents the culmination of the student experience in the Science, Technology, Society and
Ministry program and will integrate all 6 course objectives.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to the requirements of the Capstone course
proposal. A major focus of the course will be to choose and refine their Capstone project based
on feedback from faculty, peers and partner organizations.
Course Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, the student should:
1 Have a reflected on and designed her/his Capstone Project including a timeline from which to
work on the Capstone project.
2 Understand the process of research and implementation for the Capstone Project.
3 Identified and secured agreement with an organization and/or advisor to provide mentoring and
a practical context for project implementation.
4 Have a completed Final Project proposal to the STM Program Director for Approval
Required Texts
Bender, Sharon. Producing the capstone project. Raleigh: Lulu Enterprises Inc, 2009. ISBN:
9780557088454. 80 pages.
Course Outline
Period
Assessments
Weeks
1-2
Read Producing the capstone project.
Listen/View. Designing your capstone project slidecast
Weeks
3-4
Weeks
5-6
Weeks
7-8
Overall
Due
Date
Est
hrs
Weight
Submit abstract(s) of proposal as forum post. If you are

trying to decide between multiple proposals, you may
submit more than one abstract.
End of
Week 2
5%
Research and submit informal draft bibliography and list of

websites with information relevant to your project.
End of
Week 3
5%
Conference Call with STSM Program Director
Week 4
2%
If using outside advisor or organization, identify and contact

potential advisor and mentoring organizations for capstone
project
End of
Week 4
Forum: review at least two other students abstracts and

bibliographies and provide substantial helpful feedback.
End of
Week 4
3%
Submit Draft of Capstone Project Proposal
End of
Week 5
10%
If using outside advisor or organization, finalize selection of

project
End of
Week 5
Forum: review at least two other students draft proposals

and provide substantial helpful feedback
End of
Week 6
3%
Week 6
2%
If using outside advisor or organization, secure contract with

project
End of
Week 7
20%
Submit final Capstone Project Proposal
Week 8
12
50%
Total estimated hours based upon 4-5 hours per week for 8
weeks
45
Estimated Activities and Times

Reading is measured at reading 25 textbook pages per hour and reading 20 journal pages per
hour Total reading for this course is 5 hours.
Listening to recorded audio/video elements or live sessions (in-class equivalent) - 1 hours
Discussion (in-class equivalent) - 5 hours
Written projects - 34.00 hours
Forum Expectations
We expect that students will spend at least one hour to post one initial message, one hour to
read posts from 5+ students (presumes that a student doesn't read every post), and 60 minutes
to post two reply messages. Forum grading will be based on the following items:
Forum posts should be 150-250 words
Students must demonstrate comprehension of the material and achievement of the related
learning objectives related to that forum.
Students should demonstrate critical thinking and use outside material researched beyond the
assigned readings.
The goal of course forums is to have scholarly dialog among peers combining both the strengths
of in-person class discussion and providing concise, professional quality writing (similar to a well
thought-out academic or scholarly blog) and responding in a way that adds value to others
writings
For further reading on quality forum posts, see STSM dialogue guidelines online.
The following is a sample grading rubric
(from:
http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/otai/Examples/DiscussionQuestionExample.asp)
Evaluation
Criteria
Advanced
Proficient
Poor
Development of Ideas
Well-developed ideas; introduces new

ideas; stimulates discussion (5-6 pts)
Developing ideas;
sometimes stimulates
discussion (3-4 pts)
Poorly developed
ideas which do not
add to discussion (1
pt)
Evidence of Critical
Thinking
Clear evidence of critical thinking

application, analysis, synthesis and
evaluation. Postings are characterized
by clarity of argument, depth of insight
into theoretical issues, originality of
treatment, and relevance. Sometimes
include unusual insights. Arguments
are well supported. (5-6 pts)
Beginnings of critical
thinking; postings tend
to address peripheral
issues. Generally
accurate, but could be
improved with more
analysis and creative
thought. Tendency to
recite facts rather than
address issues. (3-4 pts)
Poorly developed
critical thinking (1 pt)
Response to Other
Students and
Instructor
Interacts at least twice with other

students and/or instructor (4 pts)
Interacts at least once

with other students
and/or instructor (2 pts)
Timeliness and
Mechanics
Individual message and at least two

responses posted before deadline.
Standard English mechanics and
grammar were used in the initial post.
(4 pts)
Noticeable problems
with mechanics or late
postings. (2 pts)
Written Work
Except for Class Forum posts, all written assignments should be double-spaced using 11-point
font and 1-inch margins, and include a relevant heading (name, date, assignment title), and
subheadings where appropriate, which can be viewed in a Navigation Pane. Multi-page
assignments should also include page numbers. Please correct spelling and grammatical errors
before submitting all assignments. Spelling, grammar, and writing style will be taken into
consideration in evaluating written work. Assignments should be submitted to the Course
Dropbox within Moodle. Every assignment should carry a filename that MUST include your name
(Student Name) and the assignment number, e.g. Jan_Smith_Minor1.doc
Written work must be reflective, balanced, scholarly analysis and be well-supported by
references. Deep familiarity with the biblical text will be appreciated as will the ability to
showcase extensive theological reading and reflection and to critically examine an issue from
many points of view.
Very informal or highly opinionated writing styles will be severely penalized. Do not preach.
Late Policy
Coursework is scheduled over a seven-day week to provide structure for students residing on six
continents. The weekly schedule begins on Monday at 12:01AM US ET (USA Eastern Time), and
ends on Sunday at 11:59PM US ET.
Assignments submitted more than 1 week late (after the following Sunday) will lose 1 letter
grade (i.e. "A" becomes a "B")
Assignments submitted more than 2 weeks late will lose 2 letter grades (i.e. "A" becomes a "C")
All assignments and quizzes must be submitted by the week after the term ends or they will
receive a failing grade
Extensions: professors may grant an extension if the student has a prolonged sickness or major
family crisis. The length of the extension is up to the professors discretion.
Applications for extension must be submitted via the online extension request form at least 2 or
more days before the due actual date. If an extension is granted, no other courses may be taken
until that course is completed.
Week Eight is the last class session with assignments posted. All course work must be completed
by the student and submitted to the instructor by Friday of the tenth week of the course. No
credit will be given for work submitted after this date.
For more academic policies, please visit: http://www.cityvision.edu/cms/cv/academic-policies
This syllabus is subject to change without notice up until the first day of the semester.
Course Content
Weeks 1-2
Read
Producing the capstone project.
Listen/View.
Designing your capstone project slidecast
Forum
Submit abstract(s) of proposal as forum post. If you are trying to decide between multiple
proposals, you may submit more than one abstract.
Weeks 3-4
If using outside advisor or organization, identify and contact potential advisor and mentoring
organizations for capstone project (ungraded)
Assignments
Research and submit informal draft bibliography and list of websites with information relevant to
your project.
Forum
Review at least two other students abstracts and bibliographies and provide substantial helpful
feedback.
Weeks 5-6
Assignments
Submit Draft of Capstone Project Proposal
If using outside advisor or organization, finalize selection of potential advisor and mentoring
organizations for capstone project (ungraded)
Forum
Review at least two other students draft proposals and provide substantial helpful feedback
Week 7-8
If using outside advisor or organization, secure contract with potential advisor and mentoring
organizations for capstone project
Assignments
Submit final Capstone Project Proposal

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MTM 507

Capstone Project Design Syllabus

MTM Program Outcomes

Read Producing the capstone project.

Listen/View. Designing your capstone project slidecast

Submit abstract(s) of proposal as forum post. If you are

Research and submit informal draft bibliography and list of

Conference Call with STSM Program Director

If using outside advisor or organization, identify and contact

Forum: review at least two other students abstracts and

Submit Draft of Capstone Project Proposal

If using outside advisor or organization, finalize selection of

Forum: review at least two other students draft proposals

Conference Call with STSM Program Director

If using outside advisor or organization, secure contract with

Submit final Capstone Project Proposal

Estimated Activities and Times

Well-developed ideas; introduces new

Clear evidence of critical thinking

Interacts at least twice with other

Interacts at least once

Individual message and at least two

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