Online Course Design Quality Checklist
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Course Overview
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Clear instructions for how to get started included
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Clear instructions about how to navigate the course included
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Directions on how to use technology and how to get help included
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Explicit explanation of course structure and flow included
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Course video introductions (professor and students) activity included
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Clear expectations about student required effort included
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Learning Objectives
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Measurable course-level objectives included
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Measurable module-level learning objectives that are consistent with course-level objectives included
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Assessments
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Assessments are aligned with learning objectives and and course activities
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Clear grading rubrics are provided for assignments
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Grading policies and criteria are clearly stated
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Students complete at least one graded assignment within first week of course
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Course Materials
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Materials are aligned with learning objectives
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All resources and materials are properly cited
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Explanation about purpose of materials is provided
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Required and optional materials are clearly noted
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Course materials comply with university policies regarding copyright and accessibility
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Printable and readable syllabus is provided that includes university-required components
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Learning Activities and Student Interaction
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Learning activities support students in the achievement of learning objectives
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Learning activities provide opportunities for interaction that support active learning
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Learning activities require regular interaction between students, between students and instructor, and between students and content
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Course is use-friendly and course navigation is clear and easy to follow
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Instructor’s plan for response time and feedback is clearly stated
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Requirements for student interactions are clearly stated
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Synchronous opportunities are offered to students throughout course (e.g., Orientation, virtual office hours)
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Course Technology
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Tools and media encourage student engagement
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Tools and media support student learning
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Students can access the required technologies
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Clear and detailed instructions are provided for required technologies used in the course
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Instructions for how to obtain technical support are clearly explained (in addition to Orientation)
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Learner Support
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Links are provided to support services (accessibility, disability, etc.)
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Clear communication expectations on how students can reach out to faculty shared
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Clear communication expectations on how faculty will reach out to students shared
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Accessibility
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The course uses accessible technologies and provides guidance on how to obtain accommodations
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Hyperlinks are used for all urls in the course
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All pdfs are readable
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Course contains transcripts and closed captioning