Before creating learning activities it is essential that your assessments are well-designed and they align to your unit’s learning outcomes.
Before creating learning activities it is essential that your assessments are well-designed and they align to your unit’s learning outcomes.
Before creating learning activities it is essential that your assessments are well-designed and they align to your unit’s learning outcomes. Learning activities must also align with unit learning outcomes and support students in their preparation for assessments.
Blended learning allows us to draw on a broader range of activity types than traditional formats alone.
Activities should be designed to seamlessly integrate across face-to-face and online learning environments.
Explore the following example activity sequences:
Building a sense of community is an important aspect of creating a good learning environment. Orienting students to the structure and expectations of a unit, and familiarising them with necessary tools is an essential aspect.
Explore the following case studies to see how others have used similar activities.
Designing activities for large groups can present specific challenges, it is important to create a learning environment in which students feel supported, connected and empowered.
Explore the following case studies to see how others have used similar activities.
In the 21st century problem solving skills are highly valued. Designing activities that will develop these skills can be achieved by using Problem-based learning; Enquiry-based learning (EBL) and Project-based learning (PBL) approaches, to name a few.
Field experiences can assist students to make connections between theory and application. Online mediums support continuity in communication in the time lapse between face-to-face experiences.
ACU supported tools for collaborative sharing:
External tools for sharing:
It is helpful if your activity instructions follow a consistent structure, see the Activity template page for an example format.
The following 5 minute COFA (University of NSW) video discusses the importance of considering pedagogy first before technology.
Considerations for choosing technology for teaching (COFAonlineUNSW 2011).
Blended learning encourages the use of active learning approaches, many of these lend themselves to creating meaningful activities. Here is a selection of sites, with a collection of activity suggestions.
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