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Aligning Outcomes, Activities & Assessments

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BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) – Overarching Course Goal

Learners will … Transform the online learning experience by integrating interactive videos into courses, significantly enhancing student engagement, and learning outcomes.

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3 Column Table

 

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How will the Course Outcomes planning process and 3 Column table influence or impact my innovation plan?

 

The Course Outcomes planning process and the 3 Column table can significantly influence and impact my innovation plan in several ways:

  1. Clear Learning Goals: The process helps you define clear and specific learning goals, which are crucial for any innovation plan. Knowing what you want your students to learn and achieve helps guide all other aspects of your plan.

  2. Alignment of Activities and Assessments: The 3 Column table ensures that your learning activities and assessment activities align with your learning goals. This alignment is key to effective learning design and can make your innovation plan more coherent and impactful.

  3. Student-Centered Approach: Both the planning process and the 3 Column table encourage a student-centered approach. By focusing on what students should learn and how they can demonstrate their learning, you ensure that your innovation plan meets the needs of your students.

  4. Continuous Improvement: The planning process involves ongoing review and revision of your learning goals, activities, and assessments. This continuous improvement mindset is essential for innovation.

  5. Transparency and Communication: The 3 Column table provides a clear and concise overview of your course, which can be shared with students, colleagues, or other stakeholders. This transparency can improve communication and buy-in for your innovation plan.

In summary, the Course Outcomes planning process and the 3 Column table provide a structured framework for designing effective learning experiences. They can help you clarify your goals, align your activities and assessments, adopt a student-centered approach, embrace continuous improvement, and communicate your plan effectively. All of these can enhance the success of my innovation plan.

 

References:

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https://helpx.adobe.com/captivate/help/create-interactive-video-overlay-captivate.html

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https://research.com/education/what-is-elearning

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Collins, J., & Porras, J. (2024). BHAG – Big hairy audacious goal. Jim Collins - Articles - BHAG.

https://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/BHAG.html

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Fink, L. D. (2003). A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning. Jossey-Bass.

www.deefinkandassociates.com_GuidetoCourseDesignAug05.pdf

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https://powerfullearning.com/the-impact-of-the-physical-environment-on-learning/

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University at Buffalo. (2024, March 5). Situational factors. Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching

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