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Online Course Development - DESIGN CHECKLIST
Course Information
Semester/Year:
Prefix & Number/Name/Section/CRN:
Online Course Instructor:
Department/School:
Reviewer Name:                                                        Date of Review:
 
Course Framework
Y/N Some
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)   Online training opportunities for students
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   College-provided syllabus policies can be found at: http://www.mscd.edu/online/review/policies.shtml
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.

Know Your Copy Rights

Faculty Ownership and Control of Digital Course Materials

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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