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General Standard 1: The overall design of the course is made clear to the student at the
beginning of the course.
Specific Review Standard Poin YES NO NOTES
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1.1 Instructions make clear how to 3 X
get started and where to find
various course components.
1.2 Students are introduced to the 3 X
purpose and structure of the
course.
1.3 Etiquette expectations 2 X
(sometimes called “netiquette”)
for online discussions, email, and
other forms of communication
are stated clearly.
1.4 Course and/or institutional 2 X
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 1 X
discipline and/or any required
competencies are clearly stated.

1.6 Minimum technical skills 1 X

expected of the student are
clearly stated.

1.7 The self-introduction by the 1 X

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instructor is appropriate and is

available online.

1.8 Students are asked to 1 X I should have created an area for parents
introduce themselves to the class. and students to introduce themselves
since I am teaching at the Elementary
Level.

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

Specific Review Standard Poin YES NO NOTES

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2.1 The course learning objectives 3 X
describe outcomes that are
measurable.

2.2 The module/unit learning 3 X

objectives describe outcomes that
are measurable and consistent
with the course-level objectives.

2.3 All learning objectives are 3 X

stated clearly and written from
the student’s perspective.

2.4 Instructions to students on 3 X

how to meet the learning
objectives are adequate and
stated clearly. 

2.5 The learning objectives are 3 X

appropriately designed for the
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level of 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 Poin YES NO NOTES

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3.1 The types of assessments 3 X
selected measure the stated learning
objectives and are consistent with
course activities and resources.

3.2 The course grading policy is 3 X

stated clearly. 

3.3 Specific and descriptive criteria 3 X

are provided for the evaluation of
students’ work and participation
and are tied to the course grading
policy.

3.4 The assessment instruments 2 X I think I could have stated my

selected are sequenced, varied, and instruments for assessment more
appropriate to the student work clearly.
being assessed.

3.5 Students have multiple 2 X

opportunities to measure their own
learning progress.
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General Standard 4: Instructional materials are sufficiently comprehensive to achieve stated

course objectives and learning outcomes.

Specific Review Standard Poin YES NO NOTES

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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

materials and how the materials
are to be used for learning
activities are clearly explained.

4.3 All resources and materials 2 X

used in the course are
appropriately cited. 

4.4 The instructional materials 2 X

are current. 

4.5 The instructional materials 1 X

present a variety of perspectives
on the course content.

4.6 The distinction between 1 X

required and optional materials is
clearly explained. 
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General Standard 5: Forms of interaction incorporated in the course motivate students and
promote learning.

Specific Review Standard Poin YES NO NOTES

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5.1 The learning activities promote 3 X
the achievement of the stated
learning objectives. (Note: in some
institutions learning objectives may
be called learning outcomes.) 

5.2 Learning activities provide 3 X

opportunities for interaction that
support active learning.

5.3 The instructor’s plan for 3 X

classroom response time and
feedback on assignments is clearly
stated.

5.4 The requirements for student 2 X

interaction are clearly articulated.

General Standard 6: Course navigation and technology support student engagement and
ensure access to course components.

Specific Review Standard Poin YES NO NOTES

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6.1 The tools and media support 3 X
the course learning objectives.

6.2 Course tools and media 3 X

support student engagement and
guide the student to become an
active learner.

6.3 Navigation throughout the 3 X

online components of the course
is logical, consistent, and
efficient. 

6.4 Students can readily access 2 X

the technologies required in the
course. 

6.5 The course technologies are 1 X

current. 

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

Specific Review Poin YES NO NOTES

Standard ts
7.1 The course 3 X
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instructions articulate
or link to a clear
description of the
technical support
offered and how to
access it.

7.2 Course instructions 3 X I only used myself as a contact instead of people at the
articulate or link to the district level.
institution’s
accessibility policies
and services. 

7.3 Course instructions 2 X Same explanation as stated above.

articulate 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 1 X Same explanation as stated 2 boxes above.

articulate or link to an
explanation of how the
institution’s student
support services can
help students succeed
and how students can
access the services.
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General Standard 8: The course demonstrates a commitment to accessibility for all students.

Specific Review Poin YES NO NOTES

Standard ts
8.1 The course 3 X
employs accessible
technologies and
provides guidance on
how to obtain
accommodation.

8.2 The course 2 X

contains equivalent
alternatives to
auditory and visual
content.

8.3 The course 2 X

design facilitates
readability and
minimizes
distractions. 

8.4 The course 2 X

design
accommodates the
use of assistive
technologies.
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I chose the “Quality Matters” rubric to assess my class. Looking over the rubric, I felt as though my class fit most areas

of the rubric. There are a few things that I need to address, but that comes with the territory of learning something new.

The first thing I need to change is having a designated area for parents and students to not only introduce themselves

but interact as well. This can keep students and parents engaged with each other. The second thing I need to address is the

instructional wording and resources for my assignments. I think as an elementary school teacher whether in person or online, it

is vital that the teacher be explicit in directions, expectations, and available resources. This not only makes it easier for

students and parents, but it also ensures student success. The third thing I need to address is giving students and parents more

resources besides myself to make sure students have all the resources that they may need to make sure they have ample

opportunity to change anything they may encounter. It will also cut down on parents asking me for district numbers for district

level problems because they will already have them.

I look forward to going back and fixing the issues I found to make my course more user friendly and more supportive

for students and parents.