- Introductions and objectives do not contain such things as unit assignments, due dates, etc. They provide an overview of content learned in the unit.
- Introductions are written in paragraph form
- Objectives are directly beneath introductions and each section is labeled simply with the words Introduction and Objectives.
- Objectives are in number form rather than bulleted
- Unit Dates (HTML Code) is present in each of the units
- There are 12 units for 12 unit masters and 10 units for 10 unit masters; for graduate level courses, there should be 6 units for 6 unit masters and 5 units for 5 unit masters.
READING ASSIGNMENTS
- All Units have a reading assignment labeled “ Reading Assignment”
- The reading assignment description includes the full title of the textbook (in italics)
- The reading assignment description includes the names of the authors and edition of the text
- If a chapter is assigned, the word “chapter” is spelled out completely (not abbreviated “ch”)
- If page numbers are assigned, the word “page” is spelled out completely (not abbreviated “p” or “pg”)
- All reading assignments are appropriate for the level of the course (100 level, 200 level, 300 level, etc.)
- There is some form of a lecture included in every unit (word document, audio lecture, power point presentation, etc.)
- If a reading assignment includes a text from Books 24x7, directions on how to access the text are included
DISCUSSION BOARDS
- Each course unit has at least one discussion board
- If there is more than one discussion board in a unit, they are labeled “ Unit X Discussion Board A,” “Unit X Discussion Board B,” etc.
- Discussion boards are posted within each unit as well as in the Class Discussion area; the discussion board topic is the same in both areas.
- All discussion boards are linked to the grade center. You will know this because it has a “grade” icon (looks like this: ) to the left of the “Modify” button. If it doesn’t, this means the discussion board isn’t linked to the grade center.
- All discussion boards have a Post: and Respond:
- The Post and Respond requirements match the requirements listed in the Course Expectations document found in the Course Expectations and Grading Criteria Folder
ASSIGNMENTS
- All requirements of assignments are clearly described. For example, page requirements, expectations, point values, etc.
- All assignments are labeled “ Assignment”
- If there is more than one assignment in a unit they are labeled “Unit X Assignment A,” “Unit X Assignment B,” etc.
- Assignments are creative and engaging – they are interesting for the students
- If appropriate, a rubric is included for the assignment
- Students are directed to Smarthinking (online tutoring resource) for help/feedback on any research paper assignments
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- If an announcement needs to be made to the students in a unit, it is labeled “Unit X Announcement.” If there is more than one announcement in a unit, they are labeled “Unit X Announcement A” and “Unit X Announcement B.”
- If there are more than three announcements in a unit, they are put in folder titled “Unit X Announcements” or a “Course Packet” or something similar is created.
- All links open in a separate window to comply with copyright regulations
- There are no external links embedded within text; rather, students are directed to the appropriate link in the appropriate additional learning resource folder
- If there is more than one external link in a unit they are grouped into an Additional Learning Resources Folder
- The first letter of each word is capitalized on all external links
- All external links work
COURSE CALENDAR
- The course calendar total points matches the total points in the grade center
- All assignments listed on the course calendar are included in the units as well as in the grade center
- The course calendar is loaded as an HTML document
- Each course unit contains a Discussion Board, a Reading Assignment, a lecture item, and at least one External Link or Additional Resource
- All attachments are titled “Click Here”
- All attachments are loaded as HTML documents (where appropriate)
- The word “Week” is avoided and the word “Unit” is used instead
- Abbreviations are used as little as possible
- The course is free of spelling errors
- The course is free of typos and wording errors
- Words in all-caps are used sparingly or not at all
- Students are directed to the GEN Online Library when appropriate
- Assignments in the grade center are in the order they are presented in the course
- Font type/style is consistent throughout every item in the course (use Arial or Times New Roman)
- Any documents added as attachments to assignment directions uploaded as HTML files or, if necessary, are saved as compatible with Office 2003
- Only approved colors are used
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