WFED595A

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Lesson 1: Introduction and Course Requirements
Readings:	Course Syllabus Lesson 1 commentary
Activities:	Complete and submit the learning contract. Set up your personal blog and make an introduction post.

Lesson 2: SARI/CITI Documentation
Readings:	SARI@PSU Lesson 2 commentary
Activities:	Participate in the SARI Discussion-Based Activity: Ethics and OD Practitioners. Complete Blog Reflection 1 Post: Professional Ethics on OD.

Lesson 3: Project Charter
Readings:	Lesson 3 commentary
Activities:	Submit Progress Report 1 and the project charter.

Lesson 4: Model for Project (First and Second Phases)
Readings:	Textbook, Chapter 3: Change Process and Models Lesson 4 commentary
Activities:	Submit Progress Report 2.

Lesson 5: Model for Project (Third, Fourth, and Fifth Phases)
Readings:	Textbook, re-read Chapter 3: Change Process and Models Lesson 4 commentary
Activities:	Submit Progress Report 3.

Lesson 6: Approach for Project—Action Research Model
Readings:	Textbook, re-read Chapter 3: Change Process and Models Lesson 6 commentary
Activities:	Complete Blog Reflection 2 Post: Lessons Learned From OD Approach. Submit Progress Report 4.

Lesson 7: Roles and Responsibilities of OD Professionals
Readings:	OD Competencies Lesson 7 commentary
Activities:	Submit Progress Report 5.

Lesson 8: Professional Philosophy on OD
Readings:	OD Credo Lesson 8 commentary
Activities:	Complete Blog Reflection 3 Post: Professional Philosophy on OD. Submit Progress Report 6.

Lesson 9: Professional Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Readings:	10 Tips on Writing a Successful CV Lesson 9 commentary
Activities:	Complete Blog Reflection 4 Post: Full CV and Biosketch. Submit Progress Report 7.

Lesson 10: Project Summary Paper/Deliverables
Readings:	Lesson 10 commentary
Activities:	Complete and submit the project summary paper. Work on the project presentation.

Lesson 11: Professional e-Portfolio
Readings:	Lesson 11 commentary
Activities:	Complete and submit the project presentation. Complete and submit your professional e-portfolio, including three work samples (e.g., project summary paper, proposals, needs assessment or appraisal instruments, interview results, evaluation results, marketing, software, videos, evaluation forms, or other materials) full CV short essay about professional philosophy on OD (one or two pages)

Lesson 12: Professional Networks
Readings:	How Recruiters Use Social Networks to Make Hiring Decisions Now How Social Media Can Help (or Hurt) You in Your Job Search Lesson 12 commentary
Activities:	Complete Blog Reflection 5 Post: Goodbye. optional: Complete WFED 595A Blog Post Approval. Submit time log. Submit letter of recommendation.