0 = never 1 = seldom 2 = sometimes

NA = Not Applicable/ observed

3 = often

4 = usually

5 = always

Objectives are specific and measurable, with action verbs

Course components are logically arranged and created accurately (for example,
assignments are created with the assignment tool not the page tool, etc.)
The entire course flows through the modules
Assignments and assessments require active participation more than passive (for
example, projects are used more than quizzes, etc.)
Rubrics are used for grading
Discussion prompts encourage higher-order thinking skills
Navigation is simple, with no excess links
Typed pages use heading structures
Very long lectures are broken up into several pages
Pictures have alt text, videos have captions and/or transcripts, and there are no
animated .gifs
Links are formatted properly according to web Accessibility standards
Tables are formatted properly according to web Accessibility standards
Instructor makes weekly announcements
Instructor personally posts reminders of major upcoming deadlines
Instructor made at least four posts in the forums per week (can be substituted with a
weekly synchronous conference)
Instructor answered student inquiries within one business day
Instructor handed back grades on general assignments within two business days, and on
large involved assignments within a week
Instructor used a friendly, professional tone in student interactions

0 = No

5 = Yes
There is a clear starting point to the course on the home page
There is a general forum where students can ask questions publicly
(Optional) Student video responses are encouraged/required in the course

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