Online Course Readiness Checklist – Part 3 of 4
The Learning and Educational Center supports all instructors in the development and advancement of their courses. We developed a checklist based on the Quality Matters Rubric and adapted it from a similar checklist from Western Kentucky University which allows instructors to quickly determine their course readiness as it relates to the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric. The Course Readiness Checklist was designed and aligned with the 8 Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric. For reference, we have documented the relevant QM Standard in the checklist. Over the next two weeks, we will break down the checklist and review a section or two each week.
This week, we break down the Instructional Materials and Learner Interaction & Engagement sections of the Online Course Readiness Checklist.
Instructional Materials
- The instructional materials contribute to the overall achievement of the stated course and module/unit learning objectives.
- Both the purpose of the instructional materials and how the materials are used for the learning activities are explained clearly.
- A variety of instructional materials are current, up-to-date, relevant, and are properly cited. Permission to use publisher instructional materials has been obtained.
- Supplemental resources and materials that are not required are labeled as optional.
Learner Interaction & Engagement
- A variety of activities to promote interaction and engagement, support active learning, and increase student motivation/interest. Types of learner interaction include learner to learner, learner to instructor, and learner to content.
- The requirements for learner interaction are clearly stated.
