Blended Learning Baseline

Why is there a Blended Learning Baseline?

The Blended Learning Baseline aims to set out the basic expectations for how all core learning technologies should be used by staff involved in providing teaching, learning and assessment events and activities. All courses and modules should adhere to this standard to ensure that all students benefit from a consistent, accessible, and engaging educational experience, as outlined in our Education Strategy.

What is the Blended Learning Baseline?

There are 12 areas in the Blended Learning Baseline, each relating to different aspects of learning technologies and associated teaching, learning and assessment approaches and processes. Each area provides guidance and baseline standards of use. They are:

Moodle (VLE)

  • Standard layout
  • Standard sideblocks
  • Module information
  • Assessment information

Video

  • Video captions / transcripts in Panopto
  • Hybrid and online teaching events using Zoom

Resources

  • Reading lists on Talis Aspire
  • All learning resources available in Moodle (VLE)
  • Accessibility requirements
  • IP and copyright

Assessment

  • Summative assessment management (Faser)

Classroom technology

  • Standard technologies in teaching spaces (on campus)

Find out more

Complete the Blended Learning Baseline course recommended for all teaching staff.     

Find step-by-step guidance in the Moodle Quick Guide.

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