Course Development Self/Peer Assessment

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1	Introduction	This is the ELO's Course Development Self Assessment. To get started make a copy by opening the File menu and selecting "Make a Copy..." You can add your own criteria by inserting 1 row below the last critera in the relevant section. Adding new criteria in this way should not interfere with the formating of this document.
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3	General Overview
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5		The purpose of the course is clearly stated.
6		The structure of the course is clearly explained.
7		There are clear instructions on how to start the course.
8		Prerequisite knowledge and skills are clearly stated.
9		Expectations for etiquette are clearly stated.
10		Required course materials, technologies, and software are listed and linked if applicable.
11		Required and optional course materials, technologies, and software are clearly distinguished.
12		Minimum technical skills expected of the student are clearly stated.
13		Links to resources are explicitly labelled.
14		There is an introduction for each instructor.
15		There is a place or method for students to introduce themselves.
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18	Learning Objectives
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20		The learning objectives are described in terms of what the student will be able to achieve upon completion.
21		The learning objectives are at an appriopriate level.
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24	Assessment
25		Criteria	Yes	No	N/A
26		The grading policy and assignment policy are stated clearly.
27		Clear instructions are provided on evaluations and assessments.
28		The assessments promote achievement of the stated learning objectives.
29		The course uses multiple assessment strategies inclusive of all learners.
30		Students are able to assess their own learning throughout the course.
31		Final exams are scheduled through the Registrar's Office
32		Assessments have been reviewed to assure answers haven't been compromised
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35	Course Materials
36		Criteria	Yes	No	N/A
37		Course resources have been reviewed by the instructors.
38		Instructional materials are representative of the current and/or historical perspectives on content
39		The relationship between the instructional materials and the learning activities is clearly explained to the student.
40		Course materials are presented in a consistent structure and layout.
41		Media elements used adopt formats and standards that are accessible to all students.
42		Appropriate course resources are selected to support the learning outcomes.
43		All resources and materials are appropriately cited.
44		Copyright clearance has been obtained where necessary.
45		Links are relevant and functional.
46		Content is illustrated through multiple forms of media and offers alternatives to text.
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49	The Learner
50		Criteria	Yes	No	N/A
51		Learning activities foster appropriate levels and types of interaction (instructor-student, content-student, and student-student).
52		Clear standards are set for instructor responsiveness and availability (turn-around time for email, assignment marking, etc.).
53		The requirements for student interaction and progression through the course are clearly articulated.
54		Students have choice in the media they use to submit their work.
55		Collaborative tools are provided to facilitate any groupwork or discussion
56		There are methods for students to submit suggestions
57		There are methods for students to contribute resources
58		Students have input in the design of course activities.
59		Activities and tasks are relevant to learners (e.g. personalized, culturally and socially relevant, inclusive of diverse groups, etc.)
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62	Technology
63		Criteria	Yes	No	N/A
64		Course technologies are current.
65		Navigation throughout the online components is logical, consistent, and efficient.
66		Instructions on how to access resources at a distance are sufficient and easy to understand.
67		Required and optional tools are readily available to students (eg. free plugins if any needed), and there are clear instructions to get any additional required tools.
68		Synchronous activities are archived for students to review (e.g. Collaborate Live sessions, podcasts).
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71	Support Resources
72		Criteria	Yes	No	N/A
73		The course instructions make it clear how the institution’s or the program’s academic support systems can be accessed (eg. Library services, peer tutoring, Accessibility Services, etc.).
74		The course instructions answer basic questions related to research, writing, technology, etc., or link to tutorials or other resources that provide the information.
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77	My Criteria
78		Criteria	Yes	No	N/A
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