Quality Matters

Question 1

Course Overview and Introduction 1.1 (Get Started)

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1.1 Instructions make clear how to get started and where to find various course components.

Question 2

Course Overview and Introduction 1.2 (Purpose)

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1.2 Learners are introduced to the purpose and structure of the course.

Question 3

Course Overview and Introduction 1.3 (Communication)

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1.3 Communication expectations for online discussions, email, and other forms of interaction are clearly stated.

Question 4

Course Overview and Introduction 1.4 (Policies)

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1.4 Course and institutional policies with which the learner is expected to comply are clearly stated within the course, or a link to current policies is provided.

Question 5

Course Overview and Introduction 1.5 (Minimum Technology)

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1.5 Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided

Question 6

Course Overview and Introduction 1.6 (Digital Skills)

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1.6 Computer skills and digital information literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated.

Question 7

Course Overview and Introduction 1.7 (Expectations)

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1.7 Expectations for prerequisite knowledge in the discipline and/or any required competencies are clearly stated.

Question 8

Course Overview and Introduction 1.8 (Professor Introduction)

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1.8 The self-introduction by the instructor is professional and is available online

Question 9

Course Overview and Introduction 1.9 (Introduce)

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1.9 Learners are asked to introduce themselves to the class

Question 10

Learning Objectives (Competencies) 2.1 (Measurable)

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2.1 The course learning objectives, or course/program competencies, describe outcomes that are measurable.

Question 11

Learning Objectives (Competencies) 2.2 (Consistent)

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2.2 The module/unit-level learning objectives or competencies describe outcomes that are measurable and consistent with the course-level objectives or competencies.

Question 12

Learning Objectives (Competencies) 2.3 (Stated Clearly)

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2.3 Learning objectives or competencies are stated clearly, are written from the learner’s perspective, and are prominently located in the course.

Question 13

Learning Objectives (Competencies) 2.4 (Relationship)

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2.4 The relationship between learning objectives or competencies and learning activities is clearly stated.

Question 14

Learning Objectives (Competencies) 2.5 (Suited)

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2.5 The learningobjectives or competencies are suited to the level of the course

Question 15

Assessment and Measurement 3.1 (Measure Achievement)

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3.1 The assessments measure the achievement of the stated learning objectivesor competencies.

Question 16

Assessment and Measurement 3.2 (Grading)

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3.2 The course grading policy is stated clearly at the beginning of the course.

Question 17

Assessment and Measurement 3.3 (Criteria)

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3.3 Specific and descriptive criteria are provided for the evaluation of learners’ work, and their connection to the course grading policy is clearly explained.

Question 18

Assessment and Measurement 3.4 (Sequenced)

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3.4The assessments used are sequenced, varied, and suited to the level of the course.

Question 19

Assessment and Measurement 3.5 (Timely Feedback)

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3.5The course provides learners with multiple opportunities to track their learning progress with timely feedback.

Question 20

Instructional Materials 4.1 (Contribute)

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4.1 The instructional materials contribute to the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies.

Question 21

Instructional Materials 4.2 (Relationship)

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4.2 The relationship between the use of instructional materials in the course and completing learning activities is clearly explained.

Question 22

Instructional Materials 4.3 (Academic Integrity)

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4.3 The course models the academic integrity expected of learners by providing both source references and permissions for use of instructional materials.

Question 23

Instructional Materials 4.4 (Up-to-date)

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4.4The instructional materials represent up-to-date theory and practice in the discipline.

Question 24

Instructional Materials 4.5 (Variety)

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4.5 A variety of instructional materials is used in the course.

Question 25

Learning Activities and Learner Interaction 5.1 (Achievement)

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5.1 The learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies.

Question 26

Learning Activities and Learner Interaction 5.2 (Active Learning)

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5.2 Learning activities provide opportunities for interaction that support active learning.

Question 27

Learning Activities and Learner Interaction 5.3 (Instructor’s Plan)

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5.3 The instructor’s plan for interacting with learners during the course is clearly stated.

Question 28

Learning Activities and Learner Interaction 5.4 (Interaction)

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5.4 The requirements for learner interaction are clearly stated.

Question 29

Course Technology 6.1 (Support Objectives)

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6.1 The tools used in the course support the learning objectives or competencies.

Question 30

Course Technology 6.2 (Engagement)

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6.2 Course tools promote learner engagement and active learning.

Question 31

Course Technology 6.3 (Variety)

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6.3A variety of technology is used in the course.

Question 32

Course Technology 6.4 (Data Protection)

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6.4 The course provides learners with information on protecting their data and privacy.

Question 33

Learner Support 7.1 (Techical Support)

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7.1 The course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support offered and how to obtain it.

Question 34

Learner Support 7.2 (Policies)

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7.2 Course instructions articulate or link to the institution’s accessibility policies and services.

Question 35

Learner Support 7.3 (Academic Support)

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7.3 Course instructions articulate or link to the institution’s academic support services and resources that can help learners succeed in the course.

Question 36

Learner Support 7.4 (Student Services)

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7.4Course instructions articulate or link to the institution’s student services and resources that can help learners succeed.

Question 37

Accessibility* and Usability 8.1 (Ease of Use)

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8.1 Course navigation facilitates ease of use.

Question 38

Accessibility* and Usability 8.2 (Readability)

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8.2 The course design facilitates readability.

Question 39

Accessibility* and Usability 8.3 (Accessible)

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8.3 The course provides accessible text and images in files, documents, LMS pages, and web pages to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Question 40

Accessibility* and Usability 8.4 (Alternative Means)

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8.4 The course provides alternative means of access to multimedia content in formats that meet the needs of diverse learners.

Question 41

Accessibility* and Usability 8.5 (Multimedia)

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8.5 Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.

Question 42

Accessibility* and Usability 8.6 (Vendor Statements)

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8.6 Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course.