Quality Course Reviews (QCR)

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"How to get started" and navigate a course

Active and alternative assessments

Communicating assessment and activity instructions

Communicating citation format expectations

Connecting students with disability accommodations

Course description, prerequisite, and credit hour information

Course structure

Crafting measurable course learning outcomes

Crafting module-level objectives

Creating a course schedule

Developing a plan for feedback

Discussion boards

Grading schemes

Implementing accessibility skills: Captions and transcripts

Implementing accessibility skills: Color

Implementing accessibility skills: Equations

Implementing accessibility skills: Headings

Implementing accessibility skills: Lists

Implementing accessibility skills: Plain language and formatting

Instructor background information & photo

Interaction

Learning outcomes: Edujargon or educessity?

Module organization and due dates

Objectives and alignment

Office hours and contact information

Pattern and rhythm in course activity deadlines

Regular and substantive interaction

Scaffolding for online learners

Setting expectations for academic integrity

Setting online attendance and participation expectations

Setting up Canvas course navigation

Start dates, deadlines, and staggered deadlines

Student communication expectations

Student interaction and engagement in online learning

Student introductions

The syllabus

Understanding Affordable & Open Educational Resources

Understanding best practices for using Canvas

Understanding plain language writing

Using rubrics online

Welcoming students to the online course