Quality Matters 2011-2013 Review Sheet

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 3 X In order to improve on this standard,
get started and where to find I plan on adding more specific
various course components. directions on where to locate various
course components.
1.2 Students are introduced to 3 X
the purpose and structure of the
course.
1.3 Etiquette expectations 2 X
(sometimes called “netiquette”)
for online discussions, email,
and other forms of
communication are stated
clearly.
1.4 Course and/or institutional 2 X
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 X
the discipline and/or any
required competencies are
clearly stated.

1.6 Minimum technical skills 1 X

expected of the student are
clearly stated.

1.7 The self-introduction by the 1 X In order to improve on this standard,

instructor is appropriate and is I plan on adding an about me section
available online. to the Moodle welcome page.

1.8 Students are asked to 1 X In order to improve on this standard,

introduce themselves to the I plan on adding a course
class. introduction forum.
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General Standard 2: Learning objectives are measurable and are clearly stated.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

2.1 The course learning 3 X

objectives describe outcomes
that are measurable.
2.2 The module/unit learning 3 X
objectives describe outcomes
that are measurable and
consistent with the course-level
objectives.

2.3 All learning objectives are 3 X

stated clearly and written from
the student’s perspective.

2.4 Instructions to students on 3 X

how to meet the learning
objectives are adequate and
stated clearly. 

2.5 The learning objectives are 3 X

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.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

3.1 The types of assessments 3 X
selected measure the stated
learning objectives and are
consistent with course activities
and resources.
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3.2 The course grading policy is 3 X

stated clearly. 

3.3 Specific and descriptive 3 X

criteria are provided for the
evaluation of students’ work and
participation and are tied to the
course grading policy.

3.4 The assessment instruments 2 X

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

3.5 Students have multiple 2 X

opportunities to measure their own
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 X
contribute to the achievement of
the stated course and
module/unit learning
objectives. 

4.2 The purpose of instructional 3 X

materials and how the materials
are to be used for learning
activities are clearly explained.

4.3 All resources and materials 2 X

used in the course are
appropriately cited. 

4.4 The instructional materials 2 X

are current. 
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4.5 The instructional materials 1 X

present a variety of perspectives
on the course content.

4.6 The distinction between 1 X

required and optional materials
is clearly explained. 

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

5.2 Learning activities provide 3 X In order to improve on this standard,

opportunities for interaction that
support active learning.
5.3 The instructor’s plan for
classroom response time and
feedback on assignments is clearly
stated.
I will add a weekly discussion forum
where students are allowed to
interact positively with each other.
3 X In order to improve on this standard,
I need to include in my course
syllabus a time frame for grading and
completing assignments.

5.4 The requirements for 2 X

student interaction are clearly
articulated.

General Standard 6: Course navigation and technology support student engagement and
ensure access to course components.
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Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

6.1 The tools and media support 3 X
the course learning objectives.

6.2 Course tools and media 3 X

support student engagement
and guide the student to become
an active learner.

6.3 Navigation throughout the 3 X

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

6.4 Students can readily access 2 X

the technologies required in the
course. 

6.5 The course technologies are 1 X

current. 

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

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

7.1 The course instructions 3 X
articulate or link to a clear
description of the technical
support offered and how to access
it.

7.2 Course instructions articulate 3 X

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

7.3 Course instructions articulate 2 X

or link to an explanation of how
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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 1 X

or link to an explanation of how
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 X
accessible technologies and
provides guidance on how to
obtain accommodation.

2 X In order to improve on this standard,

8.2 The course contains I plan on using a variety of auditory
equivalent alternatives to and visual components.
auditory and visual content.

8.3 The course design facilitates 2 X

readability and minimizes
distractions. 

8.4 The course design 2 X

accommodates the use of
assistive technologies.