- Course grading policies, including consequences of late submissions, are clearly stated in the Course Information/ Syllabus materials.
- Course includes frequent, appropriate, and authentic methods to assess the learners’ mastery of content.
- Criteria for the assessment of a graded assignment are clearly articulated (rubrics, exemplary work).
- Course provides opportunities for learners to review their performance and assess their own learning throughout the course (via pre-tests, self-tests with feedback, reflective assignments, peer assessment, etc.).
- Learners are informed when a timed response is required. Proper lead time is provided to ensure there is an opportunity to prepare an accommodation.
- Learners have easy access to a well-designed and up-to-date gradebook.
- Course includes the opportunity for learners to provide descriptive feedback on their experience in the online course, the course design, content, user experience, and technology.