RSI References and Resources
U.S. Regulations for Online Classes & Tea for Teaching Instructor Communication Plan Luther Rice College and Seminary Guide to Regular and Substantive Interaction in Distance…
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,…
Change Log
Spanish version of the OSCQR .pdf is made available from the Get OSCQR page. Updated the Get OSCQR page and added the OSCQR-Informed Tools and…
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 practice for…
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 demonstrate their…
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 know how…