Before developing your rubric, consider the assessment you are creating the rubric for. Ask yourself: Is my assessment developed completely? What are the course and module objectives aligned with the
What Are Capstones? A capstone course is the final course in a program in a student’s chosen field of study. Capstone courses focus on capstone projects which are also sometimes
Introduction As you transition your face-to-face lecture content online, you may be tempted to simply recreate your weekly lecture experience by recording and publishing a video of the event. This
Below are strategies you can implement in your online course to help promote a culture of academic honesty and academic integrity. As with face-to-face instruction, there is no singular strategy
Rubrics ensure grading consistency from student to student, section to section, and grader to grader. Although you may have a clear vision of what an “A” paper looks like, students
Overview Faculty members juggle many obligations, including research, service activities, and other university-related activities that extend beyond lecturing in the classroom (Dennison, 2012). To support 100% online programs, it is
Accessibility in the context of online learning means that all populations of students, regardless of disability, are able to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with their course materials and can
Utilize the course checklist below to ensure that your course is ready to undergo a Quality Review by a QM Certified Course Reviewer. Course Self-Assessment Checklist Course Introduction Are there
Recorded video content can be a great way to introduce you students to new concepts, provide in-depth lectures, or even just say “hello!” If you’ve never provided recorded video to
Never worked in an LMS template before or worried about the course quality review process? Use our instructional designers’ favorite course building tips below to help prepare yourself for some
Why Course Map? A course map is a structured tool that is used to organize and reinforce the flow ideas and deliverables throughout a course, allowing ideas and deliverables to
Quality Matters (QM) Specific Review Standard 2.1 can be one of the most challenging, but also one of the most rewarding, standards to meet in a quality review. Describing your
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Creating and maintaining quality online courses can feel overwhelming especially when you are juggling work demands, deadlines, and student requests.
Online learners today have unprecedented access to information. With AI tutors, YouTube explainers, and massive open courses just a click
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Designing effective online courses require more than just content expertise—it calls for intentional strategies that foster engagement, relevance, accessibility, and
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