UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS ONLINE CONSORTIUM

Access Table RUBRIC FOR EVALUATING COURSE

Date / Time

Course Rubric

/ Description /
Evident / Evident
Improvement Needed / Not Evident / Do Not Know / Comments
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(reference question)
1. Quality of Content / Is content updated for the current semester?
Are course objectives clearly identifiable?
Are assessment measures related to objectives identifiable?
Does the course present valid theory and concepts that are related to the course curriculum?
Is course content/material presented in a manner to accommodate students with different learning styles?
Does the content prepare the student for more advanced materials in the discipline?
Can the use of this online course be readily integrated into current curriculum and pedagogy within the discipline?
Has instructor customized materials to meet specific course objectives?
Is faculty and student interaction built into the course?
Are the technology requirements for this course listed on the syllabus?
2. Ease and Quality of Use / Are instructions for beginning the course easy for students to identify and follow?
Is navigation within the course clear and understandable?
Are instructions for course assignments easy for students to identify and follow?
Does the course syllabus clearly state participation requirements?
Is the on-line text legible?
/ Is the layout of the course clear and easy to follow? / / / /
/ Is the technology used appropriate for the course? / / / /
Does instructor present course materials in a variety of ways (web links, PowerPoints, slideshows, other)?
Had the instructor of this course taken steps to insure the integrity of student work (proctor, random testing, timed tests, group assignments, other).

Note: Instructors who mark categories “evident” or “evident but needs improvement” must respond with a comment explaining the evaluation.
Comments about course content

Comments about ease of use for students

Evaluator’s Name: ______Evaluator’s Discipline: ______

Evaluator’s Home College: _____ Date of Evaluation: ______

New Course Only

_____ Recommended for addition to the Consortium

_____Not Recommended for addition to the Consortium

Comments about the course as a new addition to the consortium

Faculty or Evaluator Comments (related to rubric)