Quality Matters 2011-2013 Review Sheet

The checklist I chose to evaluate the readiness of my course was the Quality Matters
Rubric. I have copied and pasted the rubric below. I have placed a checkmark in the yes
or no box, depending on if my course displays that or not. If my course did not include
that certain point, I included in the notes section how I would improve that.

General Standard 1: The overall design of the course is made clear to the student at the
beginning of the course.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

1.1 Instructions make clear how to
get started and where to find
3

various course components.
1.2 Students are introduced to 3
the purpose and structure of the
course.
1.3 Etiquette expectations 2 I can include that the next time on my
(sometimes called “netiquette”)  course information page that is
for online discussions, email, linked to my Weebly on Moodle. I
and other forms of could also include it in the syllabus.
communication are stated
clearly.
1.4 Course and/or institutional 2
policies with which the student 
is expected to comply are clearly
stated, or a link to current
policies is provided.
1.5 Prerequisite knowledge in 1 There was no prerequisite knowledge
the discipline and/or any  needed for my course. This was an
required competencies are introductory course.
clearly stated.

1.6 Minimum technical skills 1

expected of the student are 
clearly stated.

1.7 The self-introduction by the 1

instructor is appropriate and is 
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available online.

1.8 Students are asked to 1

introduce themselves to the 
class.

General Standard 2: Learning objectives are measurable and are clearly stated.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

2.1 The course learning 3
objectives describe outcomes 
that are measurable.

2.2 The module/unit learning 3

objectives describe outcomes 
that are measurable and
consistent with the course-level
objectives.

2.3 All learning objectives are 3 My objectives are written from my

stated clearly and written from  perspective, so next time I can make
the student’s perspective. them from the student’s perspective
instead.
2.4 Instructions to students on 3
how to meet the learning 
objectives are adequate and
stated clearly.

2.5 The learning objectives are 3

appropriately designed for the 
level of the course.

General Standard 3: Assessment strategies are designed to evaluate student progress by

reference to stated learning objectives; to measure the effectiveness of student learning; and
to be integral to the learning process.
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Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

3.1 The types of assessments
selected measure the stated
3

learning objectives and are
consistent with course activities
and resources.

3.2 The course grading policy is

stated clearly.
3

3.3 Specific and descriptive
criteria are provided for the
3

evaluation of students’ work and
participation and are tied to the
course grading policy.

3.4 The assessment instruments

selected are sequenced, varied,
2

and appropriate to the student
work being assessed.

3.5 Students have multiple

opportunities to measure their own
2

learning progress.

General Standard 4: Instructional materials are sufficiently comprehensive to achieve stated

course objectives and learning outcomes.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

4.1 The instructional materials 3
contribute to the achievement of 
the stated course and
module/unit learning
objectives.

4.2 The purpose of instructional 3

materials and how the materials 
are to be used for learning
activities are clearly explained.
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4.3 All resources and materials 2 I need to work on making sure

used in the course are  everything I have used and any
appropriately cited. resources are cited appropriately.

4.4 The instructional materials 2

are current. 
4.5 The instructional materials 1 I need to work on making sure my
present a variety of perspectives  materials present a variety of
on the course content. perspectives and not just one.

4.6 The distinction between 1 I have just included required

required and optional materials  materials. I have not included any
is clearly explained. optional materials.

General Standard 5: Forms of interaction incorporated in the course motivate students and
promote learning.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

5.1 The learning activities
promote the achievement of the
3

stated learning objectives. (Note:
in some institutions learning
objectives may be called learning
outcomes.)

5.2 Learning activities provide

opportunities for interaction that
3

support active learning.

I need to include my feedback time so

5.3 The instructor’s plan for
classroom response time and
3
 that students are aware of how much
feedback on assignments is clearly time it will take me to get their
stated. assignments back.
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5.4 The requirements for 2 I need to include the requirements

student interaction are clearly  for student interaction on my site.
articulated.

General Standard 6: Course navigation and technology support student engagement and
ensure access to course components.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

6.1 The tools and media support 3
the course learning objectives. 
6.2 Course tools and media 3
support student engagement 
and guide the student to become
an active learner.

6.3 Navigation throughout the 3

online components of the course 
is logical, consistent, and
efficient.

6.4 Students can readily access 2

the technologies required in the 
course.

6.5 The course technologies are 1

current. 

General Standard 7: The course facilitates student access to institutional support services
essential to student success.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

I need to include a link on where to
7.1 The course instructions
articulate or link to a clear
3
 go for technical support if students
description of the technical were to need that. Right now
support offered and how to access students would not know where to
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it. go if they encountered any trouble.

7.2 Course instructions articulate

or link to the institution’s
3

accessibility policies and services.

7.3 Course instructions articulate

or link to an explanation of how
2

the institution’s academic support
services and resources can help
students succeed in the course and
how students can access the
services.

7.4 Course instructions articulate

or link to an explanation of how
1

the institution’s student support
services can help students succeed
and how students can access the
services.

General Standard 8: The course demonstrates a commitment to accessibility for all students.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

8.1 The course employs 3
accessible technologies and 
provides guidance on how to
obtain accommodation.

8.2 The course contains 2 I need to include all learning styles

equivalent alternatives to  on my course to accommodate
auditory and visual content. everyone.

8.3 The course design facilitates 2

readability and minimizes 
distractions.

8.4 The course design 2 I have not included any assistive

accommodates the use of  technology in my course right now.
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assistive technologies. Once I know my audience, I need to

include the assistive technology that
will help every student succeed.