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Blended and online learning

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Flanagan Foundation Initiative

A 3-year initiative dedicated to catalyzing high-quality blended and online learning opportunities at the University of Calgary.

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Online Assessment in Higher Education

This guide aims to provide an evidence-based background on the prevalence, benefits, challenges and importance of online student assessment in higher education.

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Learning Module: Blended Learning

Blended learning is a modality that promotes accessibility and flexibility in course design across learning spaces. This online module includes four examples of blended learning models that can be used in diverse teaching and learning contexts.

Guiding Principles of Effective Blended and Online Course Design

The following principles are intended to spark conversation about blended and online learning and introduce practical strategies for consideration.

Creating a Course Trailer

Shown on the first day of class, an effective course trailer has the potential to communicate the significance of a course, the intention behind the content and what students will be able to take away from their learning experience.

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Universal Design for Learning for Blended and Online Courses Resource Sheet

Universal Design for Learning is a framework that guides the design of courses and learning environments to appeal to the largest number of learners. This resource can be used to demonstrate how the three principles of universal design for learning can be applied to blended and online learning environments.