BlendKit 2017, Week 5: Quality Assurance

In this week’s BlendKit 2017 Reader, the topic was “Quality Assurance in Blended Learning.”  I’d like to discuss my thoughts on the broader subject of quality assurance as it pertains to courses in general, not only blended ones.

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BlendKit 2016: Why I stopped

I began the BlendKit 2016 MOOC with great intentions.  I wanted to complete all of the activities, earn all the badges, and finally submit a grand portfolio showcasing all I learned in the 5-week course, as well as my professional experience as an instructional designer. Unfortunately, things at work got a lot busier, and on nights and…

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BlendKit 2016 Week 3: Blended Assessments of Learning

This week’s BlendKit topic is everyone’s favorite: assessments.  Assessments are the most critical components to any course, whether face-to-face, blended, or online.  After weeks or months of planning and prepping, you finally have the chance to see whether students are “getting it.”  Are they really understanding the material?

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