Essential Elements
Digital Skills Services
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INDICATORS RELATED TO COURSE MANAGEMENT:
☐ Is there an Instructor Welcome Message?
☐ Has the Instructor identified the email system (e.g., Exchange or MyCanvas) that students should use to contact him/her?
☐ Is there a Course Information page or a document that provides an overview of the course?
☐ Are technology or software requirements specified?
☐ Has the Instructor defined the expected response time to inquiries?
☐ Is the course outline available?
☐ Are alternative plans & responsibilities in the event of technical difficulties stated?
☐ Is the text formatting consistent throughout the content in this course?
☐ Is the course content provided in logical organizational units? (e.g., weeks, units, objectives)
INDICATORS RELATED TO COMMUNICATION:
☐ Has the Announcements tool been used to provide updates?
☐ Is there a generic Q & A Discussion Topic?
☐ Are there provisions for private interactions between faculty and students? (e.g., office hours)
☐ Do course materials exhibit correct grammar, spelling & punctuation?
INDICATORS RELATED TO ASSESSMENT:
☐ Is the Grades tool available on the Navigation Bar?
☐ Are there Grade items in the Grades tool?
☐ Are there grades and/or marks in the Grade items?
☐ Is the overall course grading breakdown of assessed items (e.g., assignments, quizzes, discussions) provided?
☐ Are assignment expectations available?
☐ Are assignment due dates available?
☐ Is scoring criteria available at the assignment level?