Course offers access to a variety of engaging resources to present content, support learning and collaboration, and facilitate regular and substantive interaction with the instructor.- Course provides activities for learners to develop higher-order thinking and problem solving skills, such as critical reflection and analysis.
- Course provides activities that emulate real world applications of the discipline, such as experiential learning, case studies, and problem-based activities.
- Where available, Open Educational Resources, free, or low cost materials are used.
- Course materials and resources include copyright and licensing status, clearly stating permission to share where applicable.
- Text content is available in an easily accessed format, preferably HTML. All text content is readable by assistive technology, including a PDF or any text contained in an image.
- A text equivalent for every non-text element is provided (“alt” tags, captions, transcripts, etc.), and audio description is provided for video-only content.
- Text, graphics, and images are understandable when viewed without color. Text should be used as a primary method for delivering information.
- Hyperlink text is descriptive and makes sense when out of context (avoid using “click here”).