Instructor:
Course/Section/CRN:
Date:
Observer:
Please note: This bullet points below are not meant to be a checklist; they are guidelines for observing certain aspects of teaching an online class. The primary goal of the observation is to observe online instruction and course delivery, not course design.
1.
Course overview and introduction
• Welcomes students to the course and lets them know what to do first
• Instructor has posted a welcome discussion about him or herself, providing some interesting facts and humor, eliciting curiosity about the course and/or him or herself.
• Within the weekly course work instructor continually gains student attention.
• Etiquette expectations for discussions, email and other forms of communication are clearly stated.
Comments
Comments 2. Learning objectives
• Previews or announces major topics
• Objectives are consistent with the syllabus
3. Assessment and measurement
• Provides opportunities for students to actively practice prior to assessments
• Provides appropriate assignments using appropriate tools within the online course.
• Provides multiple measures (i.e. Does not rely on only one type of measure)
• Grading is timely
• Gradebook is clear and organized
4. Instructional materials
• Presents examples, real-life applications, etc.
Comments
Comments
Created: 061114 Revised: 073014

• Encourages active learning and problem solving skills
• Weekly course work is organized in a logical manner
• Content is presented that is accurate and current, in addition to examples being provided.
• Uses a variety of teaching methods, including instructor-student, content-student, and studentstudent interaction.
• Class is promptly updated regarding any changes to course materials or deadlines.
• All materials are readily available
5. Learner interaction and engagement
• Participates in course discussions, blogs, group work, etc.
• Feedback is supportive, not punitive
• Feedback engages students into critical thought
• Feedback/communication is timely
• Relates material to future academic classes
• Relates material to the workplace
Comments
6. Course technology
• The tools and media support the course learning objectives
• Course technologies are current
Comments
7. Learner support
• Course instructions provide clear descriptions of technical support offered and how to access it.
• Instructions link to CNM accessibility policies and services
• Instructions link to CNM student support services
Comments
8. Accessibility
• The course employs accessible technologies
• The course contains equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content
• The course design facilitates readability
Comments
9. School specific item Comments
Created: 061114 Revised: 073014

Created: 061114 Revised: 073014

Observer’s Comments:
Instructor’s Comments:
I have read and/or discussed this report with the observer.
Instructor ’s Signature
Observer ’s Signature
Date
Date
Created: 061114 Revised: 073014