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I enjoyed learning more activities to integrate into the canvas course.

Mapping out the course really brings it all together and allows us to meet the outcomes. Im looking forward to adding these elements into courses going forward!

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This course was excellent and I learned so much. I particularly liked the video on the importance of accessibility in providing an education that would be otherwise out of reach. I learned the value of incorporating multi-media tools for engaging students and making learning fun. I appreciate the amazing resources provided in this course that I will refer back to as I continue to design my own courses. Thank you!

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This course was excellent and I learned so much. I particularly liked the video on the importance of accessibility in providing an education that would be otherwise out of reach. I learned the value of incorporating multi-media tools for engaging students and making learning fun. I appreciate the amazing resources provided in this course that I will refer back to as I continue to design my own courses. Thank you!

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1. Make sure to align with MLO

2. Make sure to use proper verbs to create measurable MLO

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I learned the real value of Blooms revised Taxonomy and aligning objectives with learning material and activities. 

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I learned the real value of Blooms revised Taxonomy and aligning objectives with learning material and activities. 

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One of the most important lessons I learnt from this course is how important it is to ensure that I provide learning activities that allow students to engage with not only the content, but also with each other, and with me as the instructor. This is a critical part of the learning process.

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One of the most important lessons I learnt from this course is how important it is to ensure that I provide learning activities that allow students to engage with not only the content, but also with each other, and with me as the instructor. This is a critical part of the learning process.

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One key takeaway is that alignment focuses the assignments and assessments to directly support the overall course objectives.  Another key takeaway from this specific training on alignment is that we were introduced (or reminded, in some cases) of different types of learning activities that can help scaffold learning and help it to be a collaborative process student-to-student and student-to-instructor.

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I think this course did a lot to teach about how to take course outcomes - which can be broad and overwhelming - and break them into smaller pieces. Making sure that materials, activities, and assessments then tie in to those smaller pieces can be much easier than trying to tie everything into the course outcomes.

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My biggest take away is that I need to incorporate more interactive learning activities for students and also more interaction with students and their peers.

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I learned about Bloom's Revised Taxonomy

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I learned about Bloom's Revised Taxonomy

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My 1st key takeaway was that behavioral objectives are still relevant in preparing lessons, activities, materials, and assessments. The 2nd key takeaway was that I should look for more ways to simulate the on-campus experience for online students.

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I now understand aligning everything with both course- and module-level objectives.  I also enjoyed being an online learner to understand what my students experience.

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I now understand aligning everything with both course- and module-level objectives.  I also enjoyed being an online learner to understand what my students experience.

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I fully understand that everything in my courses need to tie directly to the MLO and COs, and I need to make that clear. This has helped me understand scaffolding and how there are many ways to present the course content and learning materials.
This entire experience was outstanding. Not only did this course provide the concise information we needed, but it also demonstrated everything along the way.
Thank you!!

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My biggest takeaways were:
- I need more low stakes activities and scaffolding between my resources and assessments.
- I need to integrate a bigger variety of high-tech tools vs. only using what is available on Canvas.

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1. Connecting activities and assessments to the MLO items and course objectives makes the overall flow of the course more clear to students.

2. I would love to connect this map to my other courses to help adjust the syllabus to read in a way that aligns items properly with the overall objectives of the course.

3. I really appreciated the way the feedback was provided in the course, and it's something I'm working on improving in my classes!
- Shelby Moore

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I learned what course mapping was and that although I felt there was a little redundancy in the alignment table, I found that my courses were already scaffolded and aligned, I just didn't know the jargon portion of all this!

I also understand better some of the verbs - but also found that some are used in multiple levels of bloom's - depending on your source and perhaps discipline.

I also learned that if I want H5P activities in my course the curriculum designers have licenses.  (If only they'd get some for Faculty!!)

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My students would benefit from more scaffolding opportunities in the beginning of the course and more low stakes self checks throughout!

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My students would benefit from more scaffolding opportunities in the beginning of the course and more low stakes self checks throughout!

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I learned that each part of the journey connects to the next and strengthens how our students get from start to finish. I appreciated creating this course map, although I think I was a bit too detailed. As I work on implementing this strategy into my course, I will refine and shorten for clarity!

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1. Scaffolding is not just content but complexity of learning assessments.
2. Verbs!

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1) Making Sure It Fits Together
Since the course I was mapping is very loosely defined in terms of course objectives, engaging in mapping proved to be valuable in making sure that what I had created in my mind was actually making sense when put on paper. The process helped highlight activities, questions, assignments that were either out of place or not essentially relevant which allowed me to revise and "weed out" materials so that the path will be more clear for students.
2) Ways to "Level Up" My Learning Activities & Assessments
My original design of this course was based on the in-person version of the course and didn't really focus on the diverse methods that can be leveraged in an online course. So now that a map has been created, I know where I should spend my time to improve the course.

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I'm so glad to have taken this course. The more I learn the more I know I don't know enough. My biggest take away is the fact that I realized that my course learning outcomes might be too basic and at a lower level than how I teach. So maybe it's time to update the outcomes of the course. I also realize I'm teaching things that are not even in the learning outcomes! It's time to re-design my course as well as the learning outcomes. Thanks for all the help and offering this opportunity! CITT rock!

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Takeaways -
1.  Learning engagement activities go far beyond typical Canvas tools.
2. Now that I know how to map out a course to align with objectives, I can't imagine planning any other way.
P.S. It's humbling to be the student again. Thank you for your incredible support throughout the class.  Megan, I appreciate your professionalism and the rapport we share.

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While I have taught online courses for many years, I honestly have never spent this much time to focus on alignment. This exercise has truly benefitted me in terms of ensuring my course provides what is promised to the student (objectives).  I also liked seeing some activities/assignments that my fellow instructors use - always nice to see what others do and if it can be effective in your own course.

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1.Learned the importance of course mapping the entire way through a course, including learning materials, activities and assessment. 

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1.Learned the importance of course mapping the entire way through a course, including learning materials, activities and assessment. 

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2. I will definitely be adding some more variety to my course in terms of learning activities.
3. I am also very appreciative of the knowledge shared by our instructors during this class.

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Course takeaways:
1. I learned that it's important that each part of the map is connected to the other. I should be mapping each class I teach!
2. The examples were extremely helpful. I also liked the interactive assignments, which I will start using in my courses.
Thank you for the constant communication and support as well.

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1. To ensure that everything we ask the students to do is meaningful & directly connected to learning objectives.

2. To help our course modules have purposeful organization.

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I have learned that I need to use this mapping style for each course and continue to update content that aligns fully with intended outcomes.  I will also continue to explore the various types of assessments that were introduced such as simulations and the escape room.  These activities take time and effort but the benefits are substantial!

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I have learned that I need to use this mapping style for each course and continue to update content that aligns fully with intended outcomes.  I will also continue to explore the various types of assessments that were introduced such as simulations and the escape room.  These activities take time and effort but the benefits are substantial!

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I have discovered a method for creating a clearer format for delivering content and expanding the methods of delivery.  I discovered varying methods for delivering content that allow me to update the learning experience.  Students have a more advanced knowledge of technology than myself.  However, learning materials such as Padlet and other resources offer new options to catch up with students who are accustomed to more advanced technology.

Scaffolding was something that allowed me to think about how to structure content for students of varying backgrounds and aptitude.  Building more formative assessments , rather than summative ones appears to be necessary.

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While the course focused on Bloom's taxonomy, which I had heard of before, there was a passing reference to the SOLO taxonomy (structure of observed learning outcome), which was akin to what I have used in planning courses and making assumptions about students' preparedness. That is that there are four levels of competence: 1) unconscious incompetence, 2) conscious incompetence, 3) conscious competence, and 4) unconscious competence--and it is this latter stage that we strive to reach in ourselves and our students.

However, the purpose of this course was to focus our attention on doing the best we can do for our students, whether we use Bloom, SOLO, or some other jargon, and to that end, I think a major take-away is that Jody and Megan did an outstanding job of guiding us through the process of how to align our objectives and materials and activities and assessments to improve our courses to the benefit of our students.

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Key Takeaways:
1). To make sure activities match up to the module outcomes and not just be busy work.
2). To make sure the module objectives cover the course outcomes.

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1.  Right words equals more view. Correct language to flesh out your ideas and outlines greatly reduces clutter.  I learned that by choosing my words carefully, I could see my map more clearly.
2. I was amazed how much this part of education is like learning a new language!

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1. The practice of carefully aligning outcomes to assessments was not only helpful for mapping this course, but it was also helpful for drafting/revising Course Intended Outcomes (perfect timing since this course needed a revision)

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1. The practice of carefully aligning outcomes to assessments was not only helpful for mapping this course, but it was also helpful for drafting/revising Course Intended Outcomes (perfect timing since this course needed a revision)

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2. I had been a little unsure that I had too many activities but after going through mapping and making sure that each activity aligned to specific outcomes and offered scaffolding, I am more confident that the activities will not be viewed by students as busy work! It's also a bit of a Jedi mind trick of convincing them that it's worth it.

Off-topic: I also appreciated the Monday announcements that helped us stay on track - I will use that!

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1. I have discovered that most of our program's Course Intended Ouctomes are actually Modular Level Outcomes and should be re-done to a more macro level.

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1. I have discovered that most of our program's Course Intended Ouctomes are actually Modular Level Outcomes and should be re-done to a more macro level.

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2. I will use this template for all my course!!!

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1. I learned the value of assessments' aligning with objectives to facilitate learning and avoid student frustration.
2. I learned that a lot of creativity and tech know-how are needed to create a good course.

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1.  I found out I still have so much to learn!  I absolutely love all the resources HCC gives us and I plan to seek out some new teaching methods.
2. I learned how to scaffold more effectively. I definitely learned how to use a course map which will help me in the future.

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1. Even though I have been through Quality Matters, and I have helped build two exemplary courses, I still found areas that needed improvement in my course by going through this mapping exercise.
2. The biggest takeaway for me is the need for more formative assessments.

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1. Alignment ensures course outcomes are being met.
2. I love having the examples of activities that fall under each cognitive domain. Golden!

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Course mapping is a wonderful way to ensure your students are learning the necessary information & gaining the necessary skills. 

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Course mapping is a wonderful way to ensure your students are learning the necessary information & gaining the necessary skills. 

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Key takeaways:
1. I learned what course mapping is, I had never done it before.
2. I learned the value of alignment. The materials, the activities and the assessments should align with the course objectives... I know it seems like a no brainer, huh?
3. Effective teachers are lifelong learners, so I am very grateful to Jody and Megan for this course and their feedback.

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1. I have learned to really evaluate the assessments and activities I am assigning to make sure they meet the course and module objectives.
2. I have learned to use the proper verbs to create measurable and scaffolded objectives for the students.

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1. All materials and assessments must link back to the original objectives. 

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1. All materials and assessments must link back to the original objectives. 

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2. Course mapping doesn't have to be stressful!

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1. Module Topics and their Objectives chart the learning path
2. Verbs - it's what you do! (and measure!!)

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Keep this close to help me write objectives.