New Online Course Development Proposal Form (FY15)
September 2014
Description:
Western Illinois University will fund the development of new online courses. Typical
funding will provide $5,000 per course using a team approach with the assistance of
the Center for the Application of Information Technology (CAIT) and the Center for
Innovation in Teaching and Research (CITR). Two course development timeframes will
be offered: Fall 2014 Semester and Spring 2015 Semester. Depending on the
semester, course development work must be completed and approved by January 31,
2015 and May 31, 2015 respectively to receive payment.
Within this document you will find:
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Course development process
Course development timeline
Proposal requirements
Online course requirement checklist
Deadline for Submissions:
For this funding cycle, proposals for new course development will be accepted through
September 30, 2014.
Submit Proposals to:
Dr. Richard Carter
Executive Director, School of Distance Learning,
International Studies & Outreach
Horrabin Hall 6
Telephone: (309) 298-1929
Fax: (309) 298-2226
Email: R-Carter@wiu.edu
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Online Course Development Flowchart
Faculty member submits course development proposal,
agrees to all requirements, and secures signatures.
Signed by Chair
and Dean.
Proposal submitted to Dr. Richard Carter for review and
approval.
Approved by Dr.
Ken Hawkinson.
Select and announce online courses to be developed.
Faculty notified.
Faculty complete Best Practices in Teaching Online CITR
cohort training.
Certificates of
completion
awarded.
Faculty meet with CAIT instructional design expert to
analyze the course and create course scope/timeline.
Full schedule and
scope of work
completed.
Course is set up, designed, and developed by faculty/CAIT.
Midpoint review conducted.
Checklist signed
off by CAIT/Dept.
Chair.
Upon checklist sign off, documentation sent to Dr. Carter
to process faculty payment ($5000).
Faculty payment
processed.
Faculty support and follow-up training is provided as
needed.
CITR
CAIT
Provide instructor training
on distance learning tools
and provide ongoing
support as needed.
Provide ongoing
course support (design
aspects) as needed.
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Online Course Development Timeline
Description
Disseminate proposal form and respond to
questions by faculty prior to submission.
Collect course proposals.
Duration
September 10–30, 2014
Select and announce the courses (approved by
Selection Committee and Dr. Hawkinson) to be
developed. Notify applicants.
October 1–15, 2014
Faculty completes CITR’s Best Practice in
Teaching Online training if needed (dates
tentative).
Sept. 3 – October 14, 2014
Faculty meet with CAIT to determine scope and
timelines for course development.
October 15 – 31, 2014
Design and develop online courses
(faculty/CAIT).
November 1, 2014 – May 31,
2015
Complete course hand-off meetings, checklist of
standards is approved and signed off on.
June 1 – June 30, 2015
Faculty payment is approved and processed
(must be prior to June 30, 2015).
Upon completion and sign off
of developed course.
CITR to provide follow-up training on Western
Online Tools.
As needed.
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Proposal Requirements
I. Course Information
Date of Submission: ____________
Applicant: ____________________________________WIU ID:___________________
Department/College: _____________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email:__________________________________
Co-Applicant (if applicable): ____________________________WIU ID:_____________
Department/College: _____________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email:__________________________________
Is this currently an approved WIU academic course offering?
Yes _____
No _____
Course prefix, number, and course title:_______________________________________
Credit Hours:_______________
How is this course currently being offered?
Traditional ______
Hybrid______
I can develop this course: _____ Fall semester
Print _______
___Spring semester ____Either
Provide the number of students enrolled in the course in the last three semesters:
Semester_____ Number of students_____
Semester_____ Number of Students_____
Semester_____ Number of students_____
Projected course rotation:
Every Semester ___Fall Semesters ___Spring Semesters___ Summer Sessions___
Even/Odd Years ___ Even Years Only ___ Odd Years Only ___ Other ____________
This course will satisfy requirements for (check all that apply):
Degree ___ Graduate ___ Undergraduate___
General Education ____ Categories _________________________________________
Minor ___ Major ___ Certificate Program _____________________ WID ___________
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Please list any prerequisites for the proposed course as well as current modalities of
instruction (online, traditional, hybrid, tele-course, etc.).
Course Prerequisites
Current Modalities of Instruction
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Does this course have any cross listing with another department? Yes _____ No _____
If yes, which department/course #_______________________________________________
Note: Both department chairs are required to sign this Proposal.
II. Justification/Curricular Fit
Please provide the following information about the proposed course:
1. Describe the course including course objectives and assessment plan and
attach the current course syllabus.
2. How does this course fit into a program and curriculum? (For instance, is it the
last of a set of courses that would lead to a major or degree online? Is this the
first of a set in a series of courses that will be converted to online format?)
3. How does development of this course fit into the overall mission for the program
or university and provide greater access to individuals who are time and location
bound?
4. What instructional strategies are currently being utilized in the classroom delivery
of this course?
5. How do you envision the course educational objectives will be met and the
instructional strategies will be delivered when the course changes to an online
modality?
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6. Does the course meet any of the following priorities (please explain):
Undergraduate course:
 One general education requirement (WIU/IAI)
 Dual general education requirements (WIU/IAI)
 General graduation requirement (FYE, WID, BGS Writing Course, Foreign
Language/Global Issue)
 Upper division course requirement
 Satisfy a minor available online
 More than one minor available online
Graduate course:
 Required graduate course (core or exit)
 Required graduate course (core or exit) that serves more than one program
 Required certificate course
 Required certificate course that is used for more than one certificate
 Focus, depth, directed elective, or area of specialization course for a graduate
program
 Focus, depth, directed elective or area of specialization course that is used in more
than one graduate program
 Elective course that fulfills requirements for the graduate program or certificate
 Elective course that can be used in more than one degree or certificate program
 The course enables the program or certificate to be offered entirely online
III. Online Background
Have you taken an online course?
Yes _____
No _____
Have you taught an online course?
Yes _____
No _____
Have you developed an online course?
Yes _____
No _____
Have you completed any WesternOnline training?
Yes _____
No _____
Have you completed the Best Practices in
Teaching Online (BPTO) training offer by CITR?
Yes _____
No _____
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please explain:
IV. Agreement
Conditions for Course Development funding (Must check all.)
______ I agree to follow the online course development process, submit course content
by the deadline identified in the Timeline and complete the course by June 1,
2015.
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______ I will not be on sabbatical at any time during the course development process.
______ I agree to complete the CITR Best Practices in Teaching Online training (see
timeline).
______ I agree to work with CAIT to ensure online course requirements are met (see
requirement checklist) prior to receiving payment in the amount of $5,000.
______ I have read and will comply with Western Illinois University’s Intellectual
Property Policy (http://www.wiu.edu/board_of_trustees/regulations/general.php).
______ I agree that integration of the publisher provided material can be supplemental
but must fit within University policy and online course standards.
Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________Date: _______________
Co -Applicant’s Signature: ___________________________Date: _______________
(if applicable)
I have reviewed the proposal and additional information and concur that the
remuneration request for course completion is in line with WIU-UPI contractual
language.
If course is cross listed with another department, both department chair signatures are
required.
Department Chair’s Signature: _______________________________Date: _________
Department Chair’s Signature: _______________________________Date: _________
(if applicable)
College Dean’s Signature:
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Western Illinois University Online Course Requirement Checklist
The following items are required in WesternOnline courses developed with Distance
Learning funds from WIU. The courses must meet and support the standards for
University and accrediting policies and standards.
Course #:
Course Name:
Professor Name:
Course Syllabus/Course Overview Page:
DESCRIPTION
Pre-requisite and co-requisite course information is provided.
Accessibility statement is provided with link to student assistance.
All required course materials (books, software and media, etc.) are
listed.
Grading policies, a schedule and a list of graded assessments and
course activities are provided. Instructor feedback statement is clearly
articulated.
Participation expectations are provided.
A link is provided on WIU’s Policy on Academic Integrity
(http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php) as well as the instructor’s
consequence statement of academic dishonesty.
A link to student rights and responsibilities is provided
(http://www.wiu.edu/Provost/students/).
Course objectives/goals are clearly defined.
Technical requirements such as special software, browser or plug-in
requirements unique to this course are clearly communicated.
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Course Home Page/Overview:
DESCRIPTION
Heading is branded with course title, course number, department, and
college.
The professor has inserted contact information.
Instructor introduction is provided.
Course Content and Design, Delivery, and Assessment:
DESCRIPTION
To be
completed by
faculty
Course content fulfills course descriptions/goals/objectives.
Content is clear and easy to understand and navigate.
Course content is grouped, modularized or clearly labeled to match the
syllabus and/or course schedule.
Content is original work and not plagiarized. Content does not infringe
on the copyrights of others, or their intellectual property and/or is
properly cited.
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Faculty signature
Instruction, assessments, and activities are aligned with the
instructional objectives.
Instructional materials are presented in an organized manner, easy to
access, and intuitive to students.
Course activities and assignments are structured for online access and
electronic submission, using D2L tools whenever possible.
Student assignment/assessment requirements are clearly defined.
Assessments and graded activities are consistent with the course
syllabus and represent adequate and valid measures of student
achievement. Procedures and policies for online assessments, such as
quizzes and exams, are clearly defined. This definition should include
dates of accessibility and duration.
Course includes a variety of visual, textual, auditory, interactive and/or
field activities to enhance student learning.
Course Communication:
DESCRIPTION
Instructor is encouraged to communicate throughout the course with
students using D2L tools, such as News or Discussions.
Private instructor-student communication is available (e.g., email).
Expected levels of communication and participation are clearly defined
or a grading rubric is provided.
Appropriate group communication activities/tools are encouraged
(student to student/ student to professor (e.g., email, discussions, chats,
blogs, etc.)
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Other:
DESCRIPTION
A schedule or a course calendar are included reflecting due dates.
Course links students to WIU’s anonymous semester-end evaluation, or
an alternative that is consistent with department criteria.
Course meets IITAA accessibility standards (CAIT can assist).
Student grade book is set up and grades are set to be released in a
reasonable time. Individual grades are visible to students.
Course has been tested on multiple platforms and web browsers.
Confirmed by:
CAIT Representative
Date
Department Chairperson
Date
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