Online Course Review Rubric

Guidelines Developing Accomplished Exemplary

1. Outcomes A. Learning outcomes Competencies do not convey the All competencies are clearly stated, All competencies are clearly stated; written
intended outcomes of the learning yet all of the competencies do not use at the application level or above; and
(competencies) are clearly
experience in clear terms. action verbs to describe what the emphasize application of major knowledge
stated. learner will be able to do, for , skills, and/or attitudes using appropriate
example, they use non-action verbs action verbs to communicate what learners
such as understand, know, or learn.  will be able to do as a result of the learning
experience.

B. Learning outcomes Competencies are neither All competencies are observable and All competencies are observable – the
observable nor measurable. measurable by the instructor; instructor and learner will be able to see a
(competencies) are observable,
however, some competencies could product and/or process upon completion
measurable and achievable. be improved upon to better of the learning experience; all
communicate to the student the competencies are measurable - the
process or product to be observed instructor is able to measure the quality of
and measured.   the product or process.

2. Assessment A. Assessment methods are Assessment methods are designed Assessment methods are designed to Assessment methods are designed to
to reflect the stated course include the appropriate include the appropriate measurements for
appropriate to the outcomes,
outcomes, but do not correlate well measurements for those those competencies stated in course
activities and technologies. with learning activities. competencies stated in course outcomes, to reinforce the learning
outcomes, to reinforce the learning activities and are considerate of the
activities and but do not address the available technologies. Rubrics are
available technologies. included to communicate expectations to
the students and provide an opportunity
for the students to reflect on their work.

B. Policies and procedures Policies and procedures are in Policies and procedures are in place Policies and procedures are in place in the
place in the course site, are easily in the LMS, are easily located, and course site, are easily located, provide
ensure the integrity of the
located, but lack clarity provide clarity to the reader clarity to the reader regarding their
student's work. regarding their responsibility. responsibility, and reflect the institution's
policies to ensure the integrity of students’
work.

C. Course utilizes a variety of Course depends on single-mode Course utilizes a wide variety of Course utilizes a wide variety of testing
quizzes (such as multiple choice) testing options available in the LMS. options available in the LMS. Discussion,
assessment methods.
for more than 50% of the students’ Discussion, written work, and written work, and research are all part of
grades. research are all part of the the assessment. The course also employs
assessment. assessed peer review and interaction,
group projects.

3. Instruction A. Course interaction Course requirements state that Course requirements state that A designated timeframe for the interaction
students are required to interact students are required to interact is stated; directions for how to participate
requirements are clearly stated.
within a designated timeframe. within a designated timeframe, how in the interaction, standards for the quality
the interaction will take place (what or expectations of the interaction are set,
tools will be used for the interaction) and the outcomes of those interactions are
noted (will the student receive points for
the interaction).

3. Instruction B. A variety of opportunities are Learning activities are in place to Learning activities are developed that Learning activities support instructor to
support student to content support instructor to student student interaction, student-to-content
(cont.) provided for interaction
interaction, and it is suggested that interaction, (instructor participates and student-to-student interaction is
between instructor-student, students interact with each other in discussion with students via a supported, where appropriate, and

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student-content, and student- to complete the learning discussion board or virtual chat required as part of the course
activities.   room), student to content (collaborative projects, group assignments,
student. interaction, and where appropriate, discussion board and/or virtual chat
student -to-student interaction is assignments).
encouraged. 
C. Course materials account for Presentation of materials uses Course materials are presented in a Course uses powerful visuals and well-
more than one method (e.g. print, variety of ways, and students are able organized print; appropriate multimedia is
multiple learning styles visual, and audio). to select methods to suit their utilized.
abilities/preferences.

4. Construction A. Technologies employed are Only the LMS (e.g. Blackboard) is The LMS is identified as part of a A variety of technologies are evident for
identified as the course technology plan which will utilize other the specific course outcomes. In addition
appropriate for the course using this as a one-size fits all technologies at hand to achieve the to the LMS, course cartridges, .portable
outcomes. model. learning required by the course document format (.pdf), PowerPoint,
outcomes. There is no specific Realaudio, QuickTime, Flash, or other
technology tied to a specific outcome. plug-ins are identified. This information is
imparted to the student in the syllabus.
There are opportunities to discuss the use
of these technologies as they specifically
relate to the various outcomes of the
course.

B. Student minimum The syllabus indicates the student The syllabus indicates the minimum The syllabus indicates the minimum
technology requirements in a student requirements for technology student requirements for technology and
technology requirements are broad sense. and offers assistance with technology offers assistance with technology questions
accurately and clearly stated. questions (helpdesk info, FAQs, or (helpdesk info, FAQs, or discussion area
discussion area for tech issues). for tech issues). The course assesses
student tech orientation materials (Week
Zero quiz) and includes contingency plans
for technology failure.

C. Course instructions and Syllabus is in place in the course Syllabus is in place in the course site, The syllabus clearly shows specific course
site, is easily located, and provides is easily located, and provides contact requirements such as time commitments
definitions are clear. the minimum course information. information, the instructor’s teaching to assignments, hardware and software
philosophy. requirement, exam dates, assignment
deadlines, late policies, grading scale /
procedure, testing criteria, etc.

D. Course is clearly organized. Lessons/modules have an Course is nearly complete and Course is complete and includes, for each
organized format and include includes most or all elements in most lesson: objectives, overview,
some basic events: e.g. objectives, or all lessons. demonstration or information, practice or
information, and assessment. exploration, and assessment.

E. Course resources are in Course resources have not been Course resources have been tested Course resources are fully in accordance
tested to be in compliance with against text-based and voice- with the ADA and are fully accessible to all
accordance with the Americans ADA. command software and discrepancies students. Instructions are available on the
with Disabilities Act. identified and fixes implemented to site instructing those with disabilities on
correct for most of these. how to access all course resources.

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