1. Are my directions (and expectations) for beginning the course clear and understandable?

2. Does my course provide opportunities for students to interact with their instructor and peers?

3. Is my course designed for easy navigation and does it have visual interest throughout the links and pages - are my content folders illustrated with thumbnail images that visually reinforce my course content ?

4. Are all hyperlinks accurate, functional, relevant and up-to-date and have I provided addition web resources for my course in External Links?

5. Is there a method for timely feedback on course assignments provided to the student?

6. Is your Curriculum or Course Banner in Place at the top of the Announcements Page?

7. Are your Syllabus and course outline (competencies) up to date and placed in Course Information and/or Syllabus Link.

8. Is your Assignments Page/Course Calendar (if used) clear and up to date, including due dates for Assignments.

9.Are your Discussion Board and/or Message Board interactive, understandable and up to date?

10. Is my Introductory Announcement available the first day of class (August 20th) and does it give students a basic overview of the class and your expectations for success in the class. Have I produced an audio or video course orientation.

Click Here to view an example of a video introduction.

These online course parameters (guidelines) may be modified accordingly depending upon the course content and teaching methodology.

Back