July 14, 2008

Good Morning!

I am going to use this post to go over some reminders to keep in mind. These are items that I would like for you to double check for in your development:

• When you are creating your tests please be sure to set them up so that the printing and copying of the test is disallowed. If you are unsure of how to do this I would be happy to send you the "how to" document
• Please make sure all of your documents are in 97 - 2003. Not all of our students have upgraded their computers to 2007.
• Remember to have a discussion board in every unit
• Remember to have at least one external link in every unit (all external links must open in a new window)
• If you are running out of ideas, don't forget to look at the materials we have housed in our online library!
• All spelling errors should be corrected
• All documents should be uploaded as an HTML document (except for those attached to assignments). If you are unaware of how to do this please let me know.
• The total points in your gradebook should match the total points in your course calendar
• Remember that students should work in the course approximately 1 hour/credit/week as well as work outside of the course approximately 1 - 3 hours/credit/week.
• Online courses range from 100 - 400 level. As the course increases in number, course developers should expect that students taking the higher level course have become more proficient in the material offered due to an increase in the amount of pre-requisite courses that are required. Therefore, upper division courses should contain readings, assignments, discussions, and exams that require a deeper evaluation of the course material.

Have a great week!

Amy