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Course Review Checklist

This course is being reviewed for CDE quality standards. Step One of this process is to contact the CDE Design Team to setup a Design Meeting. Prior to that meeting, please read through this document completely. At the meeting you’ll have opportunity to demonstrate how your course meets the criteria listed here. Payment for Development/Revision will not be made until this review has been completed and signed by the Instructor, Instructional Designer, and Course Manager.

Go here to download the complete checklist as a fill-able PDF form ---

COURSE DESIGN

I. Welcome

Course Feature Examples Helpful Links/Resources
Instructor welcomes students to the course.
__in announcement
__in welcome letter
__other location: ____________________
Welcome Letter Examples
Instructor provides clear directions for getting started.
__in announcement
__in welcome letter
__other location: ____________________
Clear Direction Examples

II. Syllabus

Course Feature Examples Helpful Links/Resources
Syllabus includes required elements specified by UAF policy:

__course title, number, credits, prerequisites

__instructor name, office hours, telephone, e-mail

__complete list of course materials (required, recommended or supplemental)

__course description (content of the course and how it fits into the broader curriculum; expected proficiencies required to undertake the course, if applicable.

__course goals and student learning outcomes (provide examples)

__description of instructional methods (describe the teaching technique eg: lecture, case study, small group discussion, games, journaling, blackboard, audio/video conference, etc.)

__course schedule and/or pacing expectations

__course policies, including participation, late work, plagiarism, academic integrity

__grading policies (including use of +/– policy on final grades)

__information on support services

__information on disability services

BA 151 Online Syllabus(PDF)

HLTH 203 Print-based Syllabus(PDF)

UAF Faculty Senate Syllabus Requirements

TVC Syllabus Compliant Suggestions

Official UAF Course Description

Student Code of Conduct

UAF Grading System

UAF Disability Services

Syllabus includes a list of technical requirements (e.g., connection speed, hardware, software) and a list of expected technical competencies (e.g., e-mail or word processing). CIOS 110 Online Technical Requirements
Recommended: Instructor provides brief biographical information and photo. CIOS 146 Online Welcome Movie

CIOS 146 Online Welcome Audio

III. Course Content

Course Feature Examples Helpful Links/Resources
Each lesson or module provides:

__learning objectives

__introduction to the material

__clear directions

__learning activities

__instructor insights (e.g., lecture notes)

__clearly defined assignments

ABUS 120 Online (page 1) (page 2) (page 3)

HLTH 203 Print(PDF)

Suggested Course Organization
Lecture Notes are sequenced and “chunked” to improve usability.
All links are currently functioning. Date evaluated:
Material has been checked for spelling and grammar. Date evaluated: Grammar and Punctuation Checklist
Learning activities are varied and target multiple learning styles. Please list examples: multiple learning styles

Instructional Strategies

Textbooks and required materials are listed. Where are they listed? Have the adopted titles been provided to the Bookstore? www.facultycenter.net/
Course abides by copyright and fair use laws. Have reprint requests been submitted to the Bookstore? Copyright Terms
Recommended: Additional resources are provided for students who want more information.

IV. Interaction and Collaboration

Course Feature Examples Helpful Links/Resources
Expected student participation levels are clearly defined. What are they and where are they listed? PSY 330 Online Participation Levels (page 1)

(page 2)

Instructor response time is clearly defined for the students. What is it and where is it listed? MATH 205 print-based Response Time on Returning Lessons
Through what channel will assignment feedback be given? TTCH 301 Online Feedback Form Tutorial-Track Changes in MS Word
Identify the Communication/Collaboration/Interaction tools used in this course:
Discussion
Chat
Student Presentations
Peer Evaluations
Role Playing
Elluminate (E-live)
Email
Blog
Wiki
Other
Matrix of Interation types and their features
Recommended: Group projects/activities are assigned to students.
Recommended: Students are introduced to the professional community of practice.

V. Assessment

Course Feature Examples Helpful Links/Resources
Assignments encourage students to work at higher level of Bloom's Taxonomy or target multiple Facets of Understanding. Please cite examples:

Please cite examples:

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Facets of Understanding

Assignments include a variety of performance types. Please provide examples: Assessment Types Matrix (partial list–not meant to be complete)
Assignments are clearly communicated with expectations, including deliverables, due dates, and instructions for submitting. Where are they listed? ART 200X Online Suggested Schedule

ABUS120 Online Suggested Schedule (page1) (page2)

Rubrics or examples are provided to clarify expectations and to explain grading criteria. Assignments/Assessments

BA 151 Online Sample Answers

ART 200 Print Sample Answers

ENGL 111 Online Lesson Rubric

HIST 100X Online Short Answer Example

Discussion Boards Example Discussion Board Rubric

More Indepth Rubric

A Simple Rubric with Tips

Tools rubistar

Students are encouraged to reflect on their learning. Please explain: ENGL 111 Online Journal Assignment
Journaling Options

Sample Reflection Questions

Get Started with Blogger Tutorial

How to Create a blog with Blogger Video

A mechanism is in place for instructor to provide specific, detailed feedback to students on each lesson. Please explain:
Recommended: Students are encouraged to utilize self-assessment materials. Please explain: Blackboard Test Generators to help create quizzes

BYU Test Generator

College of Southern Idaho Test Generator

Test Generator

VI. Learner Support

Course Feature Examples Helpful Links/Resources
Appropriate instructor contact information is provided. (Providing an e-mail address is strongly suggested.)
Access to OIT Helpdesk and/or CDE Student Services is clearly defined.

OIT

Computing Help Desk

Forward UA email to preferred email

CDE

Request for Extentions (year-long) and Request for Incompletes (semester-based)

Exam Request form for students

Blackboad Tutorials created by CDE

Access to UAF resources is clearly defined (e.g., library, tutoring services, labs). Library Services for Distance Students

UAF Writing Center

Math Lab

Required tools such as plug-ins and players are clearly defined and links are provided for acquiring those tools. Please list required tools and location of information: Adobe Acrobat Reader Plug-in

Flash Player

Microsoft Office Viewer

Open Office (free download

For online courses, a gradebook is available for students to check their progress.
A mechanism is in place for instructor to contact students who are falling behind. Please explain:
Role of CDE Student Services is clearly defined. Please list (e.g., mail welcome letter, proctor exams):
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