Online/Hybrid Course Rubric
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All items must be Complete for the project to be complete. Any “Needs Attention” ratings must be addressed.
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  1. Above and below the line materials for the course are complete in WIDS.

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  1. Online only: The online course can be completed without mandatory on-campus class or orientation time. If on-campus activities are offered, an alternative to physical attendance is available.
    2. Comments

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  1. A welcome letter/email/announcement, including the instructor’s introduction, is sent to learners or provided in the course at the start of the course. The notification contains a welcome message from the instructor as well as information that makes it clear where to start and where to find specific types of information. (optional for Hybrid classes if this is done in class)
    2. Comments

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  1. A link to the college online resources will be provided in the course. These resources will be maintained by the TLC personnel and will contain:
  • information about student online/hybrid orientation/readiness,
  • hardware and software requirements,
  • technical support contacts and hours,
  • a link to the student handbook,
  • student services such as advising, counseling, tutoring, financial aid, and disability services.
    • Comments

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  1. The course contains a syllabus button. Within that syllabus button are
  • a syllabus that follows the BTC Syllabus Checklist,
  • a calendar/timeline/course map (listing course start and end dates, week start and end times, timeframes for posting to discussions, times of any synchronous activities and a schedule of due dates), if hybrid also include face-to-face meeting dates, times and rooms
  • a list of course competencies and linked program outcomes (if applicable) and linked core abilities. (WIDS)
These items may be separate files or one.
Comments
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  1. The course includes statement that informs learners of their own responsibility for learning online (see attached examples for ideas).
    2. Comments

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  1. The course includes a clear description of expectations/guidelines for instructor/student contact including asking questions. Communication protocols are clearly described and Netiquette is addressed and reinforced.
    2. Comments

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  1. The course includes a forum for self-introduction by each student. (optional for Hybrid classes)
    2. Comments

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  1. The course includes requirements for student-to-student interaction, including individual, small group, and whole class interaction. Student initiated interactions are encouraged and facilitated
    2. Comments

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  1. Learning content areas and resources are logically organized and easy to navigate (students will be able to quickly and easily find what they need). Titles of learning plans, folders, instructional materials, and teacher resources are consistent throughout the course.
    2. Comments

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  1. Assessment tasks are consistent with course competencies and activities, varied in type, and measure the achievement of stated objectives and competencies. There is evident opportunity for constructive feedback to be provided with assessment activities. Assignments provide students ample opportunities to practice, apply and demonstrate concepts and skills. The learner is adequately prepared for the assessments through instructional materials and activities.
    2. Comments

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  1. Learning content areas contain clear guidelines and instructions for completing and submitting activities and discussion. Assignments are clearly communicated and include expectations and deliverables (rubrics/performance criteria are made available to the student).
    2. Comments

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  1. Assignments and projects require students to make appropriate and effective use of resources, such as print, library, web-based or other electronic resources.
    2. Comments

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  1. Materials used in the course are copyright clear and/or cited appropriately
    2. Comments

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  1. Course content grammar, spelling, usage, sentence/paragraph structure, and organization are at an appropriate level.
    2. Comments

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  1. Learners are given an opportunity to provide feedback on the course
    2. Comments

Definitions:

Hybrid: A hybrid course is a course in which the content is delivered in a blend of face-to-face and online. Between 40% and 60% of the content will be delivered online. Students need regular access to a computer with a high speed Internet Connection.

Online: 100% of the content is delivered online. Proctored testing/assessment may be required. Students need regular access to a computer with a high speed Internet connection.

Updated: 5/12/2014