Alignment 

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To ensure alignment in the development of a blended learning course, you can focus on:

1. Define Clear Learning Outcomes (LO):

  • Clearly define the LO for your course
  •  Make sure your LO are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound)
  • Base on the LO to design the entire course, ensuring that all elements align with the intended aims.

2. Design Consistent Content and Activities:

  • Develop content and learning activities that align with the defined LO. 
  • Ensure that both the online and in-person components of the course are consistent and work together to support those outcomes. 
  • Create a seamless flow of content and activities that students can engage with, whether in a digital or physical setting.

3. Assess and Evaluate Effectiveness:

  • Regularly assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the blended learning course in achieving its LO. 
  • Use formative assessments, student feedback, and data analytics to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed. 
  • Continuously improve the course based on feedback and data to help maintain alignment with your educational goals.

These steps provide a foundation for ensuring that a blended learning course is well-aligned and effective in meeting its intended outcomes. However, it Is important to note that these steps are part of a broader process that includes careful planning, communication, and ongoing assessment and improvement.

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The benefits of creating aligned Blended Learning courses

Why should you go into all the trouble to map objectives, the instructional content, and assessment? How will alignment help you or your learners? Here's how:




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