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Course Overview and Introduction |
1.1 Instructions make clear how to get started and where to find various course components. |
76 |
54.3% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
64 |
45.7% |
1.2 Students are introduced to the purpose and structure of the course. |
70 |
50.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
4 |
2.9% |
66 |
47.1% |
1.3 Etiquette expectations (sometimes called ‘netiquette’) for online discussions, email, and other forms of communication are clearly stated. |
86 |
61.4% |
0 |
0.0% |
54 |
38.6% |
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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. |
14 |
10.0% |
2 |
1.4% |
124 |
88.6% |
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1.5 Minimum technology requirements are clearly stated and instructions for use provided. |
104 |
74.3% |
2 |
1.4% |
34 |
24.3% |
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1.6 Prerequisite knowledge in the discipline and/or any required competencies are clearly stated. |
2 |
1.4% |
138 |
98.6% |
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1.7 Minimum technical skills expected of the student are clearly stated. |
134 |
95.7% |
6 |
4.3% |
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1.8 The self-introduction by the faculty/facilitator is appropriate and available online. |
87 |
62.1% |
53 |
37.9% |
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1.9 Students are asked to introduce themselves to the class. |
101 |
72.1% |
39 |
27.9% |
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Learning Outcomes |
2.1 The course learning requirements (CLRs) describe outcomes that are measurable. |
33 |
23.7% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
106 |
76.3% |
2.2 The weekly/ unit learning outcomes/objectives are measurable and consistent with the course learning requirements (CLRs) and embedded knowledge and skills (EKSs). |
100 |
71.4% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
40 |
28.6% |
2.3 All CLRs, EKSs and weekly/unit learning outcomes are stated clearly and written from the students’ perspective. |
27 |
19.3% |
0 |
0.0% |
1 |
0.7% |
112 |
80.0% |
2.4 The connection between course activities and CLRs, EKSs, and/or weekly/unit learning outcomes is clearly stated. |
77 |
55.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
63 |
45.0% |
2.5 The CLRs, EKSs and unit/weekly learning outcomes are suited to the level of the course. |
21 |
15.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
2 |
1.4% |
117 |
83.6% |
Assessment and Measurement |
3.1 The assessments measure the stated CLRs, EKSs and weekly learning outcomes. |
33 |
23.6% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
107 |
76.4% |
3.2 The course grading and late assignment policy is stated clearly. |
59 |
42.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
81 |
57.9% |
3.3 Specific and descriptive criteria are provided for the evaluation of students’ work and are tied to the course grading policy. |
94 |
67.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
46 |
32.9% |
3.4 The assessment instruments selected are sequenced, varied, and appropriate to the student work being assessed. |
15 |
10.7% |
0 |
0.0% |
125 |
89.3% |
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3.5 The course provides students with multiple opportunities to track their learning progress. |
20 |
14.3% |
0 |
0.0% |
120 |
85.7% |
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Instructional Materials |
4.1 The instructional materials contribute to the achievement of the stated CLRs and weekly/unit learning outcomes. |
8 |
5.7% |
0 |
0.0% |
1 |
0.7% |
131 |
93.6% |
4.2 The purpose of instructional materials and how the materials are to be used for learning activities are clearly explained. |
97 |
69.3% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
43 |
30.7% |
4.3 All resources and instructional materials used in the course are appropriately cited. |
122 |
87.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
18 |
12.9% |
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4.4 The instructional materials are current. |
2 |
1.4% |
0 |
0.0% |
138 |
98.6% |
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4.5 A variety of instructional materials are used in this course. |
28 |
20.0% |
2 |
1.4% |
110 |
78.6% |
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4.6 The distinction between required and optional materials is clearly explained. |
120 |
85.7% |
20 |
14.3% |
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Learner Interaction and Engagement |
5.1 The learning activities promote the achievement of the stated CLRs, EKSs and weekly/unit learning outcomes. |
60 |
42.9% |
0 |
0.0% |
1 |
0.7% |
79 |
56.4% |
5.2 Learning activities provide opportunities for interaction that support active learning. |
82 |
58.6% |
0 |
0.0% |
1 |
0.7% |
57 |
40.7% |
5.3 The faculty/facilitator’s plan for classroom /online response time, guidance and feedback on assignments is clearly stated. |
121 |
86.4% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
19 |
13.6% |
5.4 The requirements for student interaction are clearly stated. |
81 |
57.9% |
0 |
0.0% |
59 |
42.1% |
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Course Technology |
6.1 The tools used in the course support the CLRs, EKSs and unit/weekly learning outcomes or EKSs. |
18 |
12.9% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
122 |
87.1% |
6.2 Course tools promote student engagement and active learning. |
24 |
17.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
116 |
82.9% |
6.3 Technologies required in the course are readily obtainable. |
4 |
2.9% |
0 |
0.0% |
136 |
97.1% |
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6.4. The course technologies are current. |
8 |
5.7% |
132 |
94.3% |
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6.5 Links are provided to privacy policies for all external tools required in the course. |
34 |
24.3% |
106 |
75.7% |
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Learner Support |
7.1 The course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support offered and how to access it. |
77 |
55.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
63 |
45.0% |
7.2 Course instructions articulate or link to the institution’s accessibility policies and services. |
85 |
61.2% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
54 |
38.8% |
7.3 Course instructions 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. |
80 |
57.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
60 |
42.9% |
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7.4 Course instructions 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 and resources. |
78 |
55.7% |
62 |
44.3% |
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Accessibility |
8.1 Course navigation facilitates ease of use. |
12 |
8.6% |
0 |
0.0% |
1 |
0.7% |
127 |
90.7% |
8.2 Information is provided about the accessibility of all technologies required in the course. |
139 |
99.3% |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0.0% |
1 |
0.7% |
8.3 The course is compliant with the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides alternative means of access to course materials in formats that meet the needs of diverse learners. |
138 |
98.6% |
0 |
0.0% |
2 |
1.4% |
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8.4 The course design facilitates readability. |
10 |
7.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
130 |
92.9% |
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8.5 Course multimedia facilitate ease of use. |
12 |
8.6% |
1 |
0.7% |
127 |
90.7% |
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