Description
The instructor gives a thorough description of the course, as well as introduces students to the course. The instructor uses the LMS (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, or other platforms) to establish a positive learning environment and ethos of mutual engagement.
Section 1 QLT Rubric QuARRy Exemplars
Section 1 Objectives
1.1 (CORE) The instructor uses a course environment to provide clear and detailed instructions for students to begin accessing all course components, such as syllabus, course calendar, assignments, and other course materials.
1.2 (CORE) Detailed instructor information is available to students and includes multiple and preferred formats for being contacted by students, availability information, brief biographical information including pronouns, and a picture of or video from the instructor.
1.3 (CORE) Course description includes the purpose and format of the course, as well as prerequisite knowledge and competencies, if applicable.
1.4 Online course etiquette expectations across relevant communication and dialog modalities (e.g., email, chat, online discussion forums, messaging threads) are presented and clear to the student, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
1.5 (CORE) Academic integrity or "code of ethics" is defined. Related institutional policies for students to adhere are clearly stated and/or links to those policies (e.g., online catalog; institution web page) is provided.
1.6 A list of technical competencies necessary for course completion is provided, identifying and delineating the role/extent the online environment plays in the total course.
1.7 The instructor provides samples of student work and provides opportunities for students to ask questions. These are in addition to email inquiries, office hours, or individual appointments.
1.8 Instructor asks students to share or reflect on their own learning goals.
1.9 NEW The course syllabus includes a personal or departmental statement that is aligned with the institution’s or college’s messages relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides means by which students can address violations of these policies and ideals with their instructor, peers, and/or university administrators.
Note: A subset of 24 QLT objectives are identified as “CORE” elements that should be present in a quality online course.