Online Course Development Checklist
For the First Revision of an Online Course (Form B)
The Online Course Development Checklist for the First Revision of an Online Course (Form B) was developed as a self-evaluation tool that can help faculty develop, redesign or evaluate online courses after completing Form A.*
The standards listed below have been compiled as a “best practice.” You may use the Notes column as a reminder of what you would like to incorporate in your course. The Online Course Development Checklist for the Second Revision of an Online Course (Form C) will be your next progression in the online course self-evaluation.
*The Checklist can be used for a course that has been taught previously, or for initial development for the faculty who wish to incorporate additional best practice review standards.
Course Overview, Policies and Introduction
Course Overview
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| Check the calendar of due dates and other events to ensure the proper dates are listed. |
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Module
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| Information is chunked or grouped to help students learn the content. |
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| The selected tool for each activity is appropriate for effective delivery of the content. |
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| The instructional materials have sufficient depth in content and are sufficiently comprehensive for the student to learn the subject. |
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| Resources and materials are easily accessible to and usable by the learners. |
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Course Design
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| A glossary of terms is available, if applicable. |
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| Consistent layout design orients users throughout. |
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| Scrolling is minimized by “chunking” materials. |
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| Navigation aids are located in the same location; graphics used as links are consistent. |
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| Navigation cues are present, clearly identifiable, offered in text and graphic form and are obvious links based on visual cues such as color, underlining, and text directives (e.g., Start Here). |
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| Check to ensure there are no broken links. |
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Institutional/Programs Support and Resources
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| Links to institutional/program information and/or policies and procedures are provided. (Note – provided in template.) |
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| Links for programs free downloads, Writing Center, Library, and audio/video tutorials are provided. (Note – provided in template.) |
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| Converted primary materials to meet ADA compliances. |
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Academic Support and Resources
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| Opportunities are provided for program, course and online course orientation. |
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| A list of academic resources with links to the library, tutoring center, counseling services and other resources is provided. |
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| A Code of Conduct including netiquette standards regarding discussion boards and email communication and academic integrity expectations is provided. * |
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Use of Multimedia
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| Audio materials added to the course are clear. |
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| Audio file length is adequate to meet the goals of the activity without being too large to restrict users’ ability to download the file. |
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| Audio file length is adequate to meet the goals of the activity without adding unnecessary information. |
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| Video materials added to the course are clear. |
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| Video file length is adequate to meet the goals of the activity without being too large to restrict users’ ability to download the file. |
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| Video file length is adequate to meet the goals of the activity without adding unnecessary information. |
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| The selection and use of tools and media supports the learning objectives of the course. |
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| Selection and use of tools and media enhances learner interactivity. |
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Communication, Interaction and Collaboration
Activities and Opportunities
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| Learning activites and other opportunities are developed to foster communication and/or collaboration between student & student. |
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Discussion Board
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| The course offers separate forums for Community, Course Questions, and Content. (Note – provided in template.) |
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| Access is available to individuals and groups based upon discussion’s purpose such as private conversations between student and instructor, group work and class interactions. |
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| Student participation is defined and mechanism for measuring quality and quantity is provided or demonstrated. |
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Group Work
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| A statement of the groups overall task is provided with clear and concise outcomes that are appropriate, reasonable, and achievable. |
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| Rules for forming groups and assigning roles within each are clearly stated. |
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| Benchmarks and expectations of group participation are clearly stated. |
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| A statement of how, when, and where the final product will be delivered is provided. |
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Student Evaluation and Assessment
Grades
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Done |
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| Explicit rubric, rationale, and/or characteristics are provided for each graded assignment. |
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Feedback
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Done |
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| A statement is provided explaining what type of feedback students will receive. |
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| A statement is provided explaining how feedback will be communicated. |
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Management
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Done |
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| A statement of the time allocated for each assessment is provided. |
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*http://www.albion.com/netiquette/ - Information on Netiquette and Online Code of Conduct