Bruin Learn Modules
What is a Module?
Bruin Learn uses modules to organize course content to help organize the flow of the course, which can be by weeks, units, or a different organizational structure. Modules essentially create a one-directional linear flow of what students should do in a course.
- Each module can contain different types of items, such as files, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and other learning materials.
- Course content can be added to multiple modules or iterated several times throughout an individual module.
- Modules can be easily organized using the drag and drop feature.
- Elements within the modules can also be reorganized by dragging and dropping.
Instructors can use Modules to:
- Create prerequisite activities that students must complete before moving on in the course.
- Track student progress through a sequence of learning activities.
- Organize course content by unit, day, week, topic, or Outcome.
Advantages of Modular Structure
Using a clear, predictable, and well-marked module structure helps provide a learning path for students to follow. By using modules in a course, you can
- Organize course by content, assessment, and time.
- Sequence content and activities.
- Transition students from one activity to another.
- For course redesign and improvement, it allows for better evaluation and more focused revision and improvement.
Reference: Shaw, A. (August, 2017). Modular Course Design. The Center for Teaching and Learning, Wilely Education Service. https://ctl.wiley.com/modular-course-design/ Links to an external site.
Examples of Modules
In the Google slides below, you will find examples of how the modular design is applied to different course designs in Bruin Learn.
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