Alignment in Virtual Special Library Instruction

This post is a continuation of my series on tips for virtual instruction. Please note that information shared here can just as easily be applied to in-person learning. 

When designing instruction, I find myself frequently using an alignment chart to ensure the goals I have for the session are addressed in the activities I create, the assessments I administer, and the technology I use. In a previous post, I wrote about how to set learning goals. If you have not read that post, I encourage you to do so. This post will expand on the ideas shared there. 

Once learning goals (outcomes) are set, it is important to determine alignment. An example of an alignment chart I created is below.

As you can hopefully see, each learning outcome corresponds to the activities. The assessments evaluate the outcome, and the technology is specifically selected for the activities. Using an alignment chart helps me to stay focused and design more effective instruction. I hope you also find the use of an alignment chart beneficial.