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This syllabus has an expanded discussion of policy and supports, as well as an explanation of the instructor's approach to accommodation. The syllabus also explains the course environment, expectations around inclusion and equity, and explicitly invites students to participate in office hours.

Assessment Tool

Using Hypothesis for Low-Stakes Assessment with Timely Feedback

QM General Standard 6: Course Technology

QM Standard 6.1, QM Standard 6.3

San Jose State University

This activity ensures students' preparation for class using a digital annotation tool with peer-to-peer interaction to increase the understanding of complex scientific journal articles. Hypothesis integrated into Canvas, allowing for frequent low-stakes assessment with timely feedback.

Other

Content Page on Canvas App

QM General Standard 4: Instructional Materials

QM Standard 4.3

QM General Standard 8: Accessibility and Usability

QM Standard 8.1, QM Standard 8.4, QM Standard 8.5

San Jose State University

This is an example of how a content page looks on the Canvas App on an Android, including a YouTube video, a heading, text, and a PowerPoint file. Sources for content are listed with full citations to model academic integrity and are positioned at the bottom of the page.

Syllabus

Syllabus Example for Learner Support (Student Resources)

QM General Standard 7: Learner Support

QM Standard 7.3, QM Standard 7.4

San Jose State University

The syllabus includes information on both academic and non-academic support resources/programs for students. A list of example resources and the main "Campus Syllabus Information" website is listed. More details and contact information for 3 key support programs are included. Weblinks, email, and phone numbers are listed for these 3 key programs.

Syllabus

Syllabus Example for Learner Support (Technology)

QM General Standard 7: Learner Support

QM Standard 7.1

San Jose State University

The syllabus includes a statement of the technology needed to complete the course, as well as how to get help with technology. Canvas LMS and SJSU campus resources are listed and linked for easy student access.

Syllabus

Syllabus - Alignment Chart and Updated Policies

QM General Standard 2: Learning Objectives (Competencies)

QM Standard 2.1, QM Standard 2.2, QM Standard 2.4

QM General Standard 3: Assessment and Measurement

QM Standard 3.2, QM Standard 3.3

QM General Standard 5: Learning Activities and Learner Interaction

QM Standard 5.1

QM General Standard 7: Learner Support

QM Standard 7.2

San Jose State University

This syllabus includes an alignment matrix that aligns the weekly activities with the course level objectives. There are detailed assignment descriptions and updated campus policies.

Video

Active Learning with TEDEd

QM General Standard 5: Learning Activities and Learner Interaction

QM Standard 5.2

San Jose State University

Using TEDEd to increase active learning and peer-to-peer engagement, students answer questions and participate in a discussion in a video lesson. The TEDEd lesson replaces what was previously a passive learning experience where students answered standard questions for a weekly written assignment without actively engaging with the content or with their peers.

Other

Weekly Module using Canvas Pages

QM General Standard 4: Instructional Materials

QM Standard 4.1, QM Standard 4.2, QM Standard 4.5

San Jose State University

Using a Canvas Page to link all resources and assignments, this weekly module includes the Module Objectives, a To-Do List, and focus questions for all readings, lectures, and videos.

Other

QLT-Friendly Home Page

QM General Standard 1: Course Overview and Introduction

QM Standard 1.1, QM Standard 1.2, QM Standard 1.7, QM Standard 1.8

San Jose State University

This homepage was designed to provide clear and detailed instructions for students to access course content. The intuitive layout includes buttons and links to course modules, a short video introducing the instructor, and 'Quick Link' buttons to frequently accessed course components.

Video

TED Ed Lesson for Research Course

QM General Standard 4: Instructional Materials

QM Standard 4.5

QM General Standard 5: Learning Activities and Learner Interaction

QM Standard 5.2

San Jose State University

This is a TedEd Lesson introducing the differences between qualitative and quantitative research. This lesson uses a short video instead of an assigned reading with embedded questions and a group discussion to support active learning and engagement.

Assignment

Google Earth Mapping - Map Your Memorials

QM General Standard 5: Learning Activities and Learner Interaction

QM Standard 5.2

San Jose State University

While engaged in peer-to-peer interaction, students use a shared Google Earth map to collaboratively create an interactive tour of memorial sites in Berlin, Germany.