GRCC ONLINE COURSE READINESS RUBRIC1
Course ID and Course Name:
Instructor/Course Developer:
RUBRIC KEY: E = Exemplary | A = Accomplished | P = Promising | I = Incomplete/In Progress
I. Organization and Design: Course is well-organized and easy to navigate.
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Welcome Announcement that provides a personal and welcoming introduction to develop a personal
presence and instructions for getting started. (Instructor should email this announcement and open up
class early.) 1a
Course Navigation Menu 8a
Course Orientation that includes a forum for students to post introductions and share experiences.
(Instructor should respond to each student’s introduction to communicate teacher presence and early
rapport.) 1a, 1b, 1h, 1i
Weekly Folders or Structured Modules with Highlighted Goals/Topics 1b, 8a
Appropriate Graphics/Visuals and Well-organized Text 8d, 8e
Course includes information about access to student support services such as: Library, Technical
Support, ADA, Tutoring, and Counseling/Advising. 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d
II. Curriculum and Instruction: The instructional design of the learning outcomes,
activities, and assessment meet the college’s academic quality standards.
The course syllabus meets the college’s requirements and details the course description from Curriculog,
outcomes from Curriculog, content, textbook, grading, and assignment/assessment requirements.
Policies and procedures listed in the syllabus are appropriate to the online/hybrid environment. 1c, 1d, 1f
Grading policies, rubrics, due dates, etc. are clearly articulated and communicated (via My Grades) for all
assignments and required activities including weekly participation. (Instructors should send out weekly
reminders at the start of the week.) 3b, 3c, 5d
Course schedule clearly communicates weekly activities. 1a, 1b
Instructor Contact Information and Office Hours are clearly posted. (If held online, technology is
identified. eg. Blackboard IM) 1h
Information on textbook or other course materials that are to be purchased are clearly identified. 6c
Technology requirements are clearly communicated. 1e, 1g
Expectation of timely feedback is provided. (DL Standard is 24 hour return time for email.) 5c
Course outcomes are clearly identified, observable, measurable 2a, 2b, 2c, 2e
Course materials are properly sequenced and structured 2d, 3d, 4a
This review process is conducted by a committee and is intended to assure and improve course quality, enhance our accreditation efforts, and positively impact student learning. The committee may include
OHCC certified faculty, department heads, Deans, Associate Deans, Director of Distance Learning and Instructional Technologies, Instructional Technologist/Designer, Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies and
Instructional Support (ISIS), Associate Dean of ISIS, or other related college staff. This document adheres to the GRCC DL Standards, Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education, and NCA
Guidelines for Distance Education (www.grcc.edu/dlstandards) and satisfies the ISIS DL policy statement regarding course development and open enrollment.
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Updated: July 10, 2015
Active learning strategies2 are used 5b
Learning activities are clearly described (with grading requirements) and integrated for information,
demonstration, exploration, and practice 3a, 3c, 3d, 4b, 4f, 4g, 5a
Students receive prompt, constructive, and meaningful feedback through My Grades, comments on
activities, assignments, and assessments that apply to what outcomes students are expected to learn. 3e
Instructor’s online presence is demonstrated through opportunities to connect through social
interaction, participation and facilitation/active monitoring in discussion boards, proactive and regular
announcement use, synchronous office hours through Blackboard IM, email, etc. 5b
Course materials and activities leverage a variety of technology tools to engage students and enhance
learning to support diverse learning styles, foster frequent interaction, encourage meaningful
communication, and collaboration between the student and teacher and among students (check all that
apply): 4a, 4e
__ Asynchronous Discussion
__ NBC Video
__ Blackboard Voice Tools
__ Assessments
__ Synchronous Chat or IM (Bb IM)
__ Blogs / Journals
__ Wikis
__ External Links
__ Video / Audio / Graphics
__ Team or Group Projects
__ Assignments (SafeAssignments)
__ Other:
III. Technical
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If applicable, video and audio segments in the course load with ease and if necessary additional plug-ins,
software, players, etc. are clearly identified. 1e, 8e
Course materials meet the ADA Internet Guidelines and GRCC requirements. 8a, 8c
Instructor certifies that course materials not developed by the faculty member are “fair use” or
appropriate copyright permission has been secured. 4c
If a publisher course cartridge or external course materials are used, the instructor has a plan for
troubleshooting and resolving student access issues with the vendor.
IV. Assessment and Evaluation of the Course
Instructor has a plan for how student achievement in the course will be assessed. (Include relevant
surveys, links to assessments or evaluations such as Quality Matters or the Blackboard Exemplary Course
Rubric, or other.)
Instructor has a plan for how they will measure the course design for learning effectiveness. (Include
relevant surveys, links to assessments or evaluations such as Quality Matters or the Blackboard
Exemplary Course Rubric, or other.)
Recommended for Delivery and Open for Enrollment: ____ Yes ____ No
Additional Comments:
Reviewer(s):
Date:
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Active learning strategies in the online classroom, may include such things as: ● Assessment - tests and quizzes that provide immediate feedback, ● Writings (reflective journals, summaries, essays, critiques) ●
Demonstrations with questioning (video clips), ● Games & Simulations, ● Community building, ● Readings, case studies, ● Projects- group or individual, ● Study/support groups, ● Problem solving, ● Roleplay, ● Discussions (virtual chat, bulletin board), ● Experiential Learning: Internships/Preceptor - ships/ Externships, ● Visual-based instruction (streamed video or CD), ● Online Presentations, ● Directed research,
more at: http://www.icte.org/T01_Library/T01_245.pdf
Updated: July 10, 2015