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Assignment 7: Course Readiness Checklist

To assess the course that I have made, I decided to use the Quality Matters Rubric to

make sure my course able to meet the needs of the students taking it. Below is the rubric filled

out according to what aligned with my course and what changes need to be made.

General Standard 1: The overall design of the course is made clear to the student at the beginning
of the course.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

1.1 Instructions make clear how to
get started and where to find
various course components.
1.2 Students are introduced to the
purpose and structure of the
course.
1.3 Etiquette expectations
(sometimes called “netiquette”)
for online discussions, email, and
other forms of communication are
stated clearly.
1.4 Course and/or institutional
policies with which the student is
expected to comply are clearly
stated, or a link to current policies
is provided.
1.5 Prerequisite knowledge in the
discipline and/or any required
competencies are clearly stated.
3 X Course information, workload,
objectives and activities are clearly
stated.
3 X Introduction in both home page and
module page.
2 X Within activities students are reminded
of procedure and the “3 R’s” we use
daily.
2 X There in an incomplete work section
that explains what students must do to
complete the course an what
incomplete work would look like.
1 X In course information

1.6 Minimum technical skills 1 X Add in the introduction to make the use
expected of the student are clearly of materials clearer.
stated.

1.7 The self-introduction by the 1 X Assignment in Moodle to introduce

instructor is appropriate and is yourself to the others in the course. I
available online. have already introduced myself and are
waiting on students to the same.
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1.8 Students are asked to 1 X Assignment in Moodle to introduce

introduce themselves to the class. yourself to the others in the course

General Standard 2: Learning objectives are measurable and are clearly stated.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

2.1 The course learning objectives 3 X Bloom’s Taxonomy was used to create
describe outcomes that are the learning objectives
measurable.

2.2 The module/unit learning 3 X Objective are stated for the module and
objectives describe outcomes that explain what is expected of each
are measurable and consistent student.
with the course-level objectives.

2.3 All learning objectives are 3 X Objectives need to be changed to “I

stated clearly and written from the can…” statements
student’s perspective.

2.4 Instructions to students on 3 X Objectives are stated clearly for

how to meet the learning students to see before completing
objectives are adequate and stated activities.
clearly. 

2.5 The learning objectives are 3 X Learning objectives are on target with
appropriately designed for the students development level and is
level of the course.  reflected within the course.

General Standard 3: Assessment strategies are designed to evaluate student progress by reference
to stated learning objectives; to measure the effectiveness of student learning; and to be integral to
the learning process.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

3.1 The types of assessments 3 X All assessments and activities are
selected measure the stated aligned with the presented objectives.
learning objectives and are
consistent with course activities
and resources.
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3.2 The course grading policy is 3 X Most of the grade are for participation,
stated clearly.  but the activities that will be grades are
stated.
3.3 Specific and descriptive 3 X Grading criteria is listed with the
criteria are provided for the related activities and assignments.
evaluation of students’ work and
participation and are tied to the
course grading policy.

3.4 The assessment instruments 2 X Different types of assessments are used

selected are sequenced, varied, throughout the activities and
and appropriate to the student assignments.
work being assessed.

3.5 Students have multiple 2 X Feedback from the instructor and

opportunities to measure their own classmates will be given within
learning progress. discussion forums. Students will be
given individual feedback for
assessments and activities

General Standard 4: Instructional materials are sufficiently comprehensive to achieve stated course
objectives and learning outcomes.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

4.1 The instructional materials 3 X
contribute to the achievement of
the stated course and module/unit
learning objectives. 

4.2 The purpose of instructional 3 X An explanation of materials needs to be

materials and how the materials added on the supplies page of the
are to be used for learning webpage.
activities are clearly explained.

4.3 All resources and materials 2 X ** Citations have now been added but
used in the course are where not in course when evaluation
appropriately cited.  was made**

4.4 The instructional materials are 2 X Materials are up to date.

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current. 

4.5 The instructional materials 1 X Students are able to use materials in

present a variety of perspectives different ways and on different
on the course content. activities.

4.6 The distinction between 1 X Distinct separation between required

required and optional materials is materials and recommended.
clearly explained. 

General Standard 5: Forms of interaction incorporated in the course motivate students and
promote learning.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

5.1 The learning activities 3 X Activities and assessments all align
promote the achievement of the with the given objectives.
stated learning objectives. (Note:
in some institutions learning
objectives may be called learning
outcomes.) 

5.2 Learning activities provide 3 X Students participate in discussions and

opportunities for interaction that will be able to comment on other
support active learning. classmates’ projects at the end of the
course.
5.3 The instructor’s plan for 3 X Feedback time needs to be added
classroom response time and
feedback on assignments is clearly
stated.

5.4 The requirements for student 2 X Students have been informed of

interaction are clearly articulated. participation standard in the beginning
of the course.

General Standard 6: Course navigation and technology support student engagement and ensure
access to course components.
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Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

6.1 The tools and media support
the course learning objectives.
6.2 Course tools and media
support student engagement and
guide the student to become an
active learner.
3 X Tools and media are used to add to the
students learning in alignment with the
learning objectives.
3 X Tools and media are used in each
module to support the learner and their
engagement.

6.3 Navigation throughout the 3 X Course is organized and can be

online components of the course is navigated through side menu and
logical, consistent, and efficient.  buttons on pages.

6.4 Students can readily access the 2 X Students have technologies provided by
technologies required in the their school.
course. 

6.5 The course technologies are 1 X Technology (iPad) is up to date.

current. 

General Standard 7: The course facilitates student access to institutional support services essential
to student success.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

7.1 The course instructions 3 N/A
articulate or link to a clear
description of the technical
support offered and how to access
it.

7.2 Course instructions articulate 3 N/A

or link to the institution’s
accessibility policies and
services. 
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7.3 Course instructions articulate 2 N/A

or link to an explanation of how
the institution’s academic support
services and resources can help
students succeed in the course and
how students can access the
services. 

7.4 Course instructions articulate 1 N/A

or link to an explanation of how
the institution’s student support
services can help students succeed
and how students can access the
services.

General Standard 8: The course demonstrates a commitment to accessibility for all students.

Specific Review Standard Points YES NO NOTES

8.1 The course employs accessible 3 X Comment in materials needs to be
technologies and provides added about accommodations can be
guidance on how to obtain made with technology or materials if
accommodation. they are needed.

8.2 The course contains equivalent 2 X Videos, text, and images are used
alternatives to auditory and visual throughout the course.
content.

8.3 The course design facilitates 2 X All information is relevant to the

readability and minimizes course.
distractions. 

8.4 The course design 2 X Videos are used throughout the course.
accommodates the use of assistive Text is laid out in sections that can be
technologies. transferred to other platforms if needed.
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As seen in the rubric above, I have indicated which elements my course aligns with the

standards, and which ones need to be adjusted. I realized that I did not indicate what technical

skills would be needed to take this course (standard 1.6). Even though the course in not very

complicated, the learners are still young and need to be familiar with skills are needed to

complete the course. I decided to add the needed skills in the introduction of the course on the

course webpage. I explained that the students need to use the iPad skills they have been working

on, what skills were needed to complete the weekly activities and how to communicate with their

classmates respectfully. Although my objectives are easy to read, they can be modified to be

made clearer to the learners (standard 2.3). I plan to change the objectives to “I can…”

statements that students are familiar with. The other addition I lacked was an explanation for the

materials that are needed for the course (standard 4.2). I made it clear which materials are

required and which ones are recommended but there was not description of why they are needed.

I added a description for both on the supplies page within the course webpage. The description

tells students and families why they must have the required materials and what the recommended

materials might add to the course. I asked families to contact me if they were having any trouble

finding the supplies or understanding what is needed. I have added citations to any of the pages

that have different types of media (standard 4.3). The citations can be found at the bottom of the

topic pages. To let students know when their activities and assessments will be graded, a

feedback time will be added to any activities and assessments on Moodle (standard 5.3). The last

adjustment will be to add a description of what families can do if they need accessible

technologies and how to obtain those technologies (standard 8.1). This will be added within the

technology section in course information as well as the materials and supplies section.