"[The Lord] has instructional designs and learning theories that the world's educational psychologists haven't even imagined yet."
- L. Tom Perry
- L. Tom Perry
About the Course
Orientation, Introduction, Syllabus. Is it accessible to students?
| N/A | No | Yes | Course includes: |
Example |
| A link to the orientation to learning online | ||||
| A list of course characteristics (see 'course characteristics' section) | ||||
| A course introduction and overview |
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| A list of course objectives |
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| A list of required textbooks and/or other required materials |
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| Information about how to access any required resources (i.e. testing center, tutors, special plug-ins or software, etc) |
| N/A | No | Yes | Course includes: | Example |
| Strategies and hints for being a successful online learner | ||||
| Links to online learning frequently asked questions [FAQ] | ||||
| Links or access to course-specific frequently asked questions |
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| Instructor introductory (i.e. biographical) information |
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| Instructor contact information and availability times, both on-line and in-office | ||||
| A link to available technical and administrative help resources | ||||
| A course calendar showing due dates |
| N/A | No | Yes | Syllabus contains: | Example |
| Course title & term/semester offered | ||||
| Course author and/or instructors name | ||||
| Course description | ||||
| Course prerequisites | ||||
| Expected outcomes, goals and/or objectives | ||||
| Required books and/or materials | ||||
| Description of learning activities | ||||
| Assignments (requirements, expectations, file formats, how to submit, etc.) |
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| Grading policies and grading scale | ||||
| Schedule of learning activities (course calendar) | ||||
| Expectations for participation and interaction | ||||
| Instructor availability, contact information, and contact protocol (when and how to contact, e-mail rules, etc.) |
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| Link to contact information for technical and administrative help. | ||||
| Honor code information | ||||
| Information regarding services for students with a disability | ||||
| Disclaimers | ||||
| Orientation to the various components of the course (content areas, communication areas, etc.) |
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| Syllabus, or a link to the Syllabus is prominent and visible from the initial page of the course |
