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IT 7130
Assignment #2: Online Facilitation Evaluation
Accomplishe
d
3
Promising
2
Incomplete
2
Not
Applicable
-NA-
Course Design
Goals &
Objective
Exemplar
y
4
Goals and objectives for the course are listed as a whole for review. Also, each module
included its own set of objectives and goals for that content set and with the information
covered in that module. Weekly modules are designed in the same predictable fashion, the
week starts with an overview which tell students what to expect during the week and clearly
defines the weeks objectives and a comprehensive assignments list which details the task
students must complete in order to consider themselves successful for the week.
Content
Presentation
Exemplar
y
4
Content is made
available or chunked in
manageable segments
(i.e., presented in distinct
learning units or modules)
Navigation is intuitive
Content flows in a
logical progression
Content is enhanced
with visual and auditory
elements; supplementary
resources are made
available and are wellintegrated with other
course materials
(integrated publisher
resources, e-textbooks,
course manuals, etc.)
Content is presented
using a variety of
appropriate mechanisms
(content modules, single
pages, links to external
resources)
Content is located in chunked module by week. Each week is organized the same
and includes a detail list of objectives, tasks, resources, and due dates. Navigation
is instinctive and is easy to move from one location to the next and back.
Everything is well organized and clearly labeled. Content is presented in many
different forms visual, readings, videos, responses and critical thinking activities
Higher order thinking
(e.g., analysis,
problem solving, or
It is clear how the
critical reflection) is
instructional strategies
expected of learners
will enable students to
and explained with
reach course goals and
Exemplar
examples
or models
objectives
Learner
Individualized
y
Engagement
Course design includes
instruction, remedial
4
guidance for learners to
activities, or resources
work with content in
for advanced learning
meaningful ways
activities, such as
integrated publisher
resources, are
provided
Sections are set up for student success. The objectives are clearly stated. Weekly modules
are easy to follow with clear objectives and comprehensive weekly task which are listed in
individual folders each containing instructional materials. The layout of the course has a
highly predictable course navigation feel and includes extensive support resources and
assignments for the course is designed from the students a point of view with all materials
easy to find for any technical skill level.
Technology
Use
Exemplar
y
4
Narrated Videos, clearly labeled articles, journals and assignment links for course
tools and information. Each module is connected directly to needed resources, tools
and technology to be successful for the learning requirement for that module.
Accomplis
hed
Several
communication
activities are
Asynchronous communications
sometimes require reflection or
other higher order thinking
Strategies
Development
of
Learning
Community
Interaction
Logistics
Accomplis
hed
3
Promising
2
included to
reinforce the
desired
learning
outcomes
Communication activities
are designed to help build
a sense of community
among learners
Student-to-student
interactions are required
as part of the course
Students are
encouraged to initiate
communication with the
instructor
Little information is
provided regarding what
constitutes a good
response or posting
Students are not given
a clear set of criteria for
how communications
activities will be graded
Assessment
Expectations
Exemplar
y
4
Rubrics or descriptive
criteria for desired
outcomes are provided
(models of good work
may be shown, for
example)
Instructions are written
clearly and with sufficient
detail to ensure
understanding
Assessment
Design
Not
Applicabl
e
-NA-
SelfAssessment
Exemplar
y
4
Self-assessments
provide constructive,
meaningful feedback
Students are able to submit work early for review and helpful suggestions. They are
able to make corrections and changes and resubmit on or before the original due
date.
Learner Support
Orientation to
Course & LMS
Exemplar
y
4
Clearly labeled
tutorial materials
that explain how
to navigate the
LMS and the
specific course
are included
Tutorials are
found easily
(few clicks)
whether
internal or
external to the
course, with
easy return to
other areas of
the course
Tutorial
materials
support multiple
learning
modalities:
audio, visual,
and text based
First week orientation where students learn how to use Blackboard and all of the
features needed to be successful in the course, such as, test taking interface,
submission tool, and discussion board. There are videos, tutorials, documents, etc.
for ease of understanding and use.
Supportive
Software (Plugins)
Instructor
Role &
Information
Course/Institu
tional Policies
& Support
Not
Applicabl
e
-NAAccomplis
hed
3
Exemplar
y
4
Not Discussed
Links to institutional
policies, materials, and
forms relevant for learner
success (for example,
plagiarism policies) are
clearly labeled and easy
to find
Links to institutional
services such as the
library, or writing center,
are clearly labeled and
easy to find
This college has state-of-the-art online academic advising, tutoring, and library services.
Also, the course includes detailed examples show what a good assignments looks like and
what a completed correct assignment should look like. This allows students to be confident
in their work and should never have to wonder whether or not their assignment is ready to
be submitted.
Technical
Accessibility
Exemplar
y
If specific software is
required to which some
learners may not have
access, alternative file
Accommodati
ons for
Disabilities
Exemplar
y
4
Effort is made throughout the course to ensure student success. The course is
designed to easily accommodate students with hearing and visual disabilities. The
site has been tested for visual use and clarity for visually impaired students in order
for them to easily understand, use, and see the course site. For hearing-impaired
students the site provides captions, transcripts and the option to me online with an
ASL interpreter.
Feedback
Not
Applicable
-NA-
Not Discussed
Accomplish
Promising
Incomplete
ed
2
2
3
Individual Category Totals:
9
2
0
Overall Category Total : 51
Not
Applicable
-NA3