Online Course Self-Review
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Online Course Development - DESIGN CHECKLIST
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| Course Information | ||
| Semester/Year: | ||
| Prefix & Number/Name/Section/CRN: | ||
| Online Course Instructor: | ||
| Department/School: | ||
| Reviewer Name: Date of Review: | ||
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Course Framework
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Y/N Some
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Resources
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| Metro State Online Style Guide | ||
| School or dept. header displayed |
Online Course Template 1 (school header) Online Course Template 2 (department header) |
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| Course menu is primary navigation | ||
| Course title clearly visable | ||
| Instructor name clearly visable | ||
| Unused navigation tools are hidden | ||
| College-provided icons (optional) | ||
| Assignments/assessments on Calendar tool or printable schedule | ||
| Online training opportunities (optional) | ||
| Course Homepage | ||
| Getting Started overview | ||
| Instructor bio is linked - webpage, PDF, or Metro State profile | ||
| Prepare your computer (optional) | ||
| Helpdesk/Technical Support (optional) | Helpdesk Information | |
| Syllabus U:/Curriculum/yourSchool/yourDept/Official Signed Syllabi_READ ONLY | ||
| Syllabus provided in printable format | ||
| Course description, credit hours and pre/co-requisites match current catalog | ||
| Learning objectives from official syllabus | ||
| Textbook, edition, author, publisher, ISBN | ||
| Hardware/software requirements (optional) | ||
| Other required materials, if any | ||
| Course communication policies stated | ||
| Participation and/or discussion requirements stated | ||
| Course assignments listed | ||
| Assignment policies - makeup or missed | ||
| Course grading policy | ||
| Final grade breakdown | ||
| Estimated time per week required (optional) | ||
| Synchronous activities listed, if any | ||
| Policies (Listed or Linked in Course) | ||
| Syllabus Policies | ||
| No Credit/Withdrawal | ||
| Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Student Attendance on Religious Holiday | ||
| Responsible use of online environment | ||
| Department, Instructor or Course-specific Policies | ||
| Instructor contact information: phone numbers, MSCD email, address, campus location | ||
| Instructor interaction/ response time | ||
| Office hours or instructor availability | ||
| Incomplete policy, if different or in addition to college policy (optional) | ||
| Pre/co-requisite skills required (optional) | ||
| Evidence of Interaction | ||
| Design encourages instructor to take an active role in moderating discussions, providing feedback, or other participation | ||
| Use of asynchronous communication tools, such as discussions, email, blog, wiki, etc. | ||
| Opportunities for students to interact with instructor about course content | ||
| Opportunities for students to interact with each other about course content | ||
| Use of synchronous communication tools, such as chat rooms, whiteboards, virtual environments, etc. (optional) | ||
| Collaborative student activities, such as group projects (optional) | ||
| Instructional Design | ||
| Course is organized into units and/or lessons (optional) |
Widely accepted Learning Theories The Seven Principles for good practice in undergraduate education Bloom's Taxonomy Learning Styles Initial Steps in Course Design and Course Presentation Tools: These modules are a good primer on planning an online course, based on Susan Ko and Steve Rosen's book: Teaching Online: A Practical Guide. Faculty Ownership and Control of Digital Course Materials |
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| Each unit includes an overview, content resources, learning activities, assignments and/or assessments, providing multiple learning opportunities for students | ||
| Language in course materials makes effort to be inclusive | ||
| Course meets basic Section 508 standards (Universal Design or handicap accessibility) | ||
| File types are common and usable by all students | ||
| All links to outside materials verified | ||
| Indicate file sizes of downloadable course materials (optional) | ||
| Additional Notes | ||
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Online Course Development - DESIGN CHECKLIST
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| Course Information | ||
| Semester/Year: | ||
| Prefix & Number/Name/Section/CRN: | ||
| Online Course Instructor: | ||
| Department/School: | ||
| Reviewer Name: Date of Review: | ||
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Course Framework
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Y/N Some
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Resources
|
| Metro State Online Style Guide | ||
| School or dept. header displayed |
Online Course Template 1 (school header) Online Course Template 2 (department header) |
|
| Course menu is primary navigation | ||
| Course title clearly visable | ||
| Instructor name clearly visable | ||
| Unused navigation tools are hidden | ||
| College-provided icons (optional) | ||
| Assignments/assessments on Calendar tool or printable schedule | ||
| Online training opportunities (optional) | ||
| Course Homepage | ||
| Getting Started overview | ||
| Instructor bio is linked - webpage, PDF, or Metro State profile | ||
| Prepare your computer (optional) | ||
| Helpdesk/Technical Support (optional) | Helpdesk Information | |
| Syllabus U:/Curriculum/yourSchool/yourDept/Official Signed Syllabi_READ ONLY | ||
| Syllabus provided in printable format | ||
| Course description, credit hours and pre/co-requisites match current catalog | ||
| Learning objectives from official syllabus | ||
| Textbook, edition, author, publisher, ISBN | ||
| Hardware/software requirements (optional) | ||
| Other required materials, if any | ||
| Course communication policies stated | ||
| Participation and/or discussion requirements stated | ||
| Course assignments listed | ||
| Assignment policies - makeup or missed | ||
| Course grading policy | ||
| Final grade breakdown | ||
| Estimated time per week required (optional) | ||
| Synchronous activities listed, if any | ||
| Policies (Listed or Linked in Course) | ||
| Syllabus Policies | ||
| No Credit/Withdrawal | ||
| Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Student Attendance on Religious Holiday | ||
| Responsible use of online environment | ||
| Department, Instructor or Course-specific Policies | ||
| Instructor contact information: phone numbers, MSCD email, address, campus location | ||
| Instructor interaction/ response time | ||
| Office hours or instructor availability | ||
| Incomplete policy, if different or in addition to college policy (optional) | ||
| Pre/co-requisite skills required (optional) | ||
| Evidence of Interaction | ||
| Design encourages instructor to take an active role in moderating discussions, providing feedback, or other participation | ||
| Use of asynchronous communication tools, such as discussions, email, blog, wiki, etc. | ||
| Opportunities for students to interact with instructor about course content | ||
| Opportunities for students to interact with each other about course content | ||
| Use of synchronous communication tools, such as chat rooms, whiteboards, virtual environments, etc. (optional) | ||
| Collaborative student activities, such as group projects (optional) | ||
| Instructional Design | ||
| Course is organized into units and/or lessons (optional) |
Widely accepted Learning Theories The Seven Principles for good practice in undergraduate education Bloom's Taxonomy Learning Styles Initial Steps in Course Designand Course Presentation Tools: These modules are a good primer on planning an online course, based on Susan Ko and Steve Rosen's book: Teaching Online: A Practical Guide. Faculty Ownership and Control of Digital Course Materials |
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| Each unit includes an overview, content resources, learning activities, assignments and/or assessments, providing multiple learning opportunities for students | ||
| Language in course materials makes effort to be inclusive | ||
| Course meets basic Section 508 standards (Universal Design or handicap accessibility) | ||
| File types are common and usable by all students | ||
| All links to outside materials verified | ||
| Indicate file sizes of downloadable course materials (optional) | ||
| Additional Notes | ||
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