Quality Matters: Inter-Institutional Quality Assurance in Online Learning

Peer Course Review
Instructor Worksheet

This worksheet represents the self-reporting component of the peer course review process. It is designed for the Course Faculty Developer to provide initial and supplemental information about the course that will assist the Peer Course Review Team.

Please type or print clearly.

1.    Instructor Name: ___________________________________________________________
 
2.    Course Name and Number: ___________________________________________________

3.    Course Access URL: ________________________________________________________

4.    Date and nature (Self, Peer, Administrative, Other) of last review: _________________________

5.    What is the platform for the course delivery?
 Blackboard   WebCT     WebTycho          Other: ________________________

6.    Is this course an online section of a course with other sections taught on campus?  Yes   No    

7.    Who is the creator of this online course?
              Course Faculty           Commercial Content Provider
             Instructional Design Team      Other: __________________

8.    What is the source(s) of the course objectives?
 created by course faculty
 mandated by the institution
 Other (please explain): ________________________

9.    Does the syllabus of this course incorporate the components of the standard syllabus developed by the institution?    Yes   No    If  NO, please describe or explain:


10.    Is the syllabus available online for review prior to the beginning of the semester/ course period?   Yes   No    

11.    Does the course use a standard textbook?  Yes   No     If No, please describe or explain:

12.    Does the course use audio/visual components?
 Commercially produced Telecourse components via CD-ROM or VHS?
 Audio/visual learning objects or links to audio/visual components on the Internet?
 College/instructor produced audio/visual components?
 Publisher produced audio/visual components?
 Other: ________________________________________________

If so, please describe how reviewers will be able to gain access to the materials.


13. Are there any special prerequisite computer skills or competencies required in order to access course technologies, software, programs, etc.  Yes   No    If YES, please describe or explain:


14.    What are the minimum technology requirements needed to access this course and view its elements?


15.    Does the course use support materials (other than audio/visual) provided by the textbook publisher?  Yes   No        If YES, please describe or explain:


16.    Does the course use any synchronous instructor/student interaction?  Yes   No  
If YES, please describe or explain:


17.    Is any course content or instructor communication done by individual emails rather than posting online?  Yes   No  If YES, please describe or explain


18.    Are there any unresolved copyright issues apparent with regard to the materials used in this course?  Yes   No    If YES, please describe or explain:


19.    Are course information and all instructional materials (except the text of tests) that the student will access over the duration of the semester incorporated in the course website and accessible to the review team?  Yes   No    
If NO, please describe or explain how review team can gain access to the material:


20.    Are all instructional materials (necessary to achieve the learning goals) complete and incorporated in the course website?  Yes   No    If NO, please describe or explain:


21.    Is student-to-student interaction appropriate in this course? Why or why not?



22.    Please provide any other information you want to communicate to the Review Team about your course. Identify any particular areas and/or issues in this course where the instructor wants to ask for feedback from the review team.




Please return the completed form to Kay Kane, QM Project Coordinator
to: kkane@pgcc.edu or to FAX to 240-266-7771 or 301-583-5251
by Friday, October 7th for the Fall 05 reviews

Questions? Call 240-535-2834