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| − | ===Course expectations / Basic course information===
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| − | '''''1.1 - The course syllabus addresses clearly:'''''
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| − | * how online attendance will be tracked (complies with Durham Tech's procedure for Documenting Attendance in Online Classes)
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| − | * how to contact the instructor and expected response time
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| − | * ground rules for online communication
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| − | * expectations for participation (how often students should visit the course site and check email)
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| − | * any special tools or materials required
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| − | * course structure and due dates
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| − | #'''''1.2 - The course home page lists the instructor's name and contact information.'''''
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| − | ===Course design===
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| − | * Course content is organized in a way that is logical, clear, consistent, and easy to navigate.
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| − | * The Lessons area of the course contains a subpage for each week of the class.
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| − | * Each weekly subpage includes appropriate, clear and complete details for assignments and activities, including due dates.
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| − | ===Communication===
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| − | The course provides opportunities for regular student-instructor and student-student interaction. The instructor may use a variety of tools to accomplish this interaction (Announcements, Email, Forum, Chat, Blogs, Meetings, etc.)
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| − | The instructor posts an announcement at least once a week to provide updates and reminders.
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| − | The instructor responds to student emails and requests for help in a timely way, consistent with the response time stated in the syllabus.
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| − | ===Engagement===
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| − | The course includes assignments that promote active learning and that utilize online tools and resources.
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| − | The course use appropriate multimedia elements (images, videos, links to external resources) that support learning outcomes.
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| − | ===Assessment / Grading / Feedback===
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| − | The Sakai Gradebook is set up and consistent with the grading procedures stated in the syllabus. Grades are posted regularly, allowing students to track their progress.
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| − | The instructor provides meaningful, timely feedback to students on their work.
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| − | Online tests or quizzes use settings recommended to minimize cheating and technical problems.
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| − | ===Legal obligations===
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| − | The instructor has made a good faith effort to comply with copyright laws and fair use principles
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| − | The instructor is prepared to make accommodations for students with hearing, sight or other disabilities.
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| − | ===Launching your course===
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| − | Prior to the start of the course, the instructor sends a welcome email explaining when and how the course will start, orientation requirements, how to log in, any special tools or materials needed, etc.
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| − | The course site is published on or before the first day of the term and a welcome announcement is posted telling students what to do to begin.
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| − | A course orientation (online or face-to-face) introduces students to the course purpose, structure, policies, and requirements and acquaints students with the course site and online tools to be used.
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| − | An initial activity is assigned to record the student's official entry into the course ("E" date). This is often an "ice-breaker" activity in the Forum where students introduce themselves to the class or a syllabus quiz to assess students' knowledge of course polices.
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| − | Students are provided information on how to get technical assistance with Sakai and on learning supports available to them (tutoring, library, disability services, counseling)
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