Requisite skills for using technology tools (websites, software, and hardware) are clearly stated and supported with resources. Review These Explanations Any hardware, software, or technology…
Course provides contact information for instructor, department, and program. Review These Explanations In addition to providing this information in the syllabus, including a contact information…
Course objectives/outcomes are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned to learning activities and assessments. Review These Explanations Learning objectives and outcomes are essentially milestones on the…
Course information states whether the course is fully online, blended, or web-enhanced. Review These Explanations Learners need to know how they can expect to interact…
Course provides access to online learner success resources (support services, orientation, academic honesty, tutoring, technical help). Review These Explanations As more online services are available…
Course includes links to relevant campus policies on plagiarism, computer use, filing grievances, accommodating disabilities, etc. Review These Explanations Learners should be able to connect…
A printable syllabus is available to learners (PDF, HTML). Review These Explanations Keeping learners on track is a core part of teaching online, and the…
Course includes a course information area and syllabus that make course expectations clear and findable. Review These Explanations Simunich, Robins, and Kelly (2015) found that…
Course provides an overall orientation or overview, as well as module-level overviews to make course content, activities, assignments, due dates, interactions, and assessments, predictable and…