RSI References and Resources
U.S. Regulations for Online Classes & here Instructor Communication Plan Luther Rice College and Seminary Guide to Regular and Substantive Interaction in Distance Education Regular…
What’s new?!
The OSCQR rubric and supporting documentation have been updated to specifically identify standards that support RSI. This updated version is referred to as OSCQR 4.0.…
How OSCQR supports RSI
Best practices in high quality online courses assume regular and substantive interaction (RSI) between the online instructors and learners that is articulated in both the…
RSI Standards
OSCQR standards 2, 3, 29, 38, 39, 41, 43, specifically address Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) standards. 2. Course provides an overall orientation or overview,…
Regular & Substantive Interaction
New federal US Department of Education (DoE) regulatory definitions of distance education require that institutions ensure regular and substantive interaction (RSI) between a student and…
OSCQR – Standard #47
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…
OSCQR – Standard #46
Criteria for the assessment of a graded assignment are clearly articulated (rubrics, exemplary work). Review These Explanations Rubrics are recommended as a best…
OSCQR – Standard #45
Course includes frequent, appropriate, and authentic methods to assess the learners’ mastery of content. Review These Explanations Consistent and regular assessments help learners…
OSCQR – Standard #44
Course grading policies, including consequences of late submissions, are clearly stated in the Course Information/ Syllabus materials. Review These Explanations Learners need to…
OSCQR – Standard #43
Course provides learners with opportunities in course interactions to share resources and inject knowledge from diverse sources of information with guidance and/or standards from the…