Self-paced branching module

The purpose of this self-paced module is to get you started with basics of thinking about and building branching activities in your own context. Throughout this module, you will become familiar with the basics of branching, planning methods, mechanisms of building and will have the opportunity to see some DE-created example. In between the learning activities will be three learning activities that challenge you to start thinking about branching in your own way.

Using the menu to the left will allow you view any page within this module at any time, but going through the pages in order using the navigation buttons on the bottom of each page will give you a better understanding of the materials as a whole.


Learning Objectives

  • Define branching activities
  • Identify areas for engaging activities within your own course/specific context
  • Investigate the process of developing branching activities
  • Recognize the advantages of engaging activities in your course

Module Outline

  • Introduction and ways to engage
    • What/why/when
    • Activity #1
  • Planning
    • Choosing a scenario
    • Activity #2
    • Fill in the blanks
    • Activity #3
  • Mechanics of building
  • Finished Products
  • Q/A

Let’s get started!