Online Course Design Quality Checklist

Clear instructions for how to get started included

Clear instructions about how to navigate the course included

Directions on how to use technology and how to get help included

Explicit explanation of course structure and flow included

Course video introductions (professor and students) activity included

Clear expectations about student required effort included

Measurable course-level objectives included

Measurable module-level learning objectives that are consistent with course-level objectives included

Assessments are aligned with learning objectives and and course activities

Clear grading rubrics are provided for assignments

Grading policies and criteria are clearly stated

Students complete at least one graded assignment within first week of course

Materials are aligned with learning objectives

All resources and materials are properly cited

Explanation about purpose of materials is provided

Required and optional materials are clearly noted

Course materials comply with university policies regarding copyright and accessibility

Printable and readable syllabus is provided that includes university-required components

Learning activities support students in the achievement of learning objectives

Learning activities provide opportunities for interaction that support active learning

Learning activities require regular interaction between students, between students and instructor, and between students and content

Course is use-friendly and course navigation is clear and easy to follow

Instructor’s plan for response time and feedback is clearly stated

Requirements for student interactions are clearly stated

Synchronous opportunities are offered to students throughout course (e.g., Orientation, virtual office hours)

Tools and media encourage student engagement

Tools and media support student learning

Students can access the required technologies

Clear and detailed instructions are provided for required technologies used in the course

Instructions for how to obtain technical support are clearly explained (in addition to Orientation)

Links are provided to support services (accessibility, disability, etc.)

Clear communication expectations on how students can reach out to faculty shared

Clear communication expectations on how faculty will reach out to students shared

The course uses accessible technologies and provides guidance on how to obtain accommodations

Hyperlinks are used for all urls in the course

All pdfs are readable

Course contains transcripts and closed captioning