OSCQR – SUNY Online Course Quality Review Rubric
  • About
    • About OSCQR
    • The OSCQR Process
    • OSCQR is Unique
  • Explanations, Evidence, & Examples
    • Course Overview & Information
      • Standard 1- getting started
      • Standard 2- course overview
      • Standard 3- deconstructed syllabus
      • Standard 4- printable syllabus
      • Standard 5- campus policies
      • Standard 6- learner success resources
      • Standard 7- course modality
      • Standard 8- access/participation methods
      • Standard 9- course objectives
      • Standard 10- contact information
    • Course Technology & Tools
      • Standard 11- requisite technology skills
      • Standard 12- scaffolding of technical skills
      • Standard 13- access to technology
      • Standard 14- privacy policies
      • Standard 15- accessible technology
    • Design & Layout
      • Standard 16- course navigation
      • Standard 17- white space
      • Standard 18- contrast
      • Standard 19- instructions
      • Standard 20- grammar/spelling
      • Standard 21- text formatting
      • Standard 22- blinking text
      • Standard 23- font and size
      • Standard 24- tables for layout
      • Standard 25- accessibility of tables
      • Standard 26- header rows/columns
      • Standard 27- slide layout/titles
      • Standard 28- slide transitions
    • Content & Activities
      • Standard 29- variety
      • Standard 30- higher order thinking
      • Standard 31- authentic activities
      • Standard 32- open educational resources
      • Standard 33- copyright
      • Standard 34- text accessibility
      • Standard 35- text equivalents
      • Standard 36- graphics/images
      • Standard 37- hyperlink text
    • Interaction
      • Standard 38- instructor feedback
      • Standard 39- interaction
      • Standard 40- instructor presence
      • Standard 41- class community
      • Standard 42 - learner to learner interaction
      • Standard 43- learner contributions
    • Assessment & Feedback
      • Standard 44- course grading policies
      • Standard 45- learner assessment
      • Standard 46- assignment grading criteria
      • Standard 47- formative assessment
      • Standard 48- assessment accommodations
      • Standard 49- gradebook
      • Standard 50- course feedback
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Overview and Information

Overview and Information

  1. Logo for course information sectionCourse includes Welcome and Getting Started content.
  2. An orientation or overview is provided for the course overall, as well as in each module. Learners know how to navigate and what tasks are due..
  3. Course includes a Course Information area that deconstructs the syllabus for learners in a clear and navigable way.
  4. A printable syllabus is available to learners (PDF, HTML).
  5. Course includes links to relevant campus policies on plagiarism, computer use, filing grievances, accommodating disabilities, etc.
  6. Course provides access to learner success resources (technical help, orientation, tutoring).
  7. Course information states whether the course is fully online, blended, or web-enhanced.
  8. Appropriate methods and devices for accessing and participating in the course are communicated (mobile, publisher websites, secure content, pop-ups, browser issue, microphone, webcam).
  9. Course objectives/outcomes are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned to learning activities and assessments.
  10. Course provides contact information for instructor, department, and program.
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