Semester:
Course Information
Course ID:
Course Title:
Instructor:
Reviewed By:
1. Standard Content Areas
_____At a minimum, each course includes the following Content Areas in Canvas.
A. Course Information
1) Announcements (set as default landing page for all courses)
2) Syllabus and Course Schedule
3) Orientation (This provides a brief walk through the course navigation and layout)
B. Content
1) Learning Modules
2) Discussion Boards
a. One open discussion board forum where students can post questions about course
3) Assignments (optional)
C. Tools
1) Calendar
2) My Grades
3) Library Resources (Library Resources should also be integrated into weekly Learning Modules)
4) A HELP link pointing to: http://researchguides.loyno.edu/OnlineStudents
**Additionally: Default online banners can be replaced by instructors to be more course specific. However, Loyola University affiliation must remain clear.
2. Course Shell Template
The course design follows best practices for online courses (must fulfill all requirements)
_____ Syllabus uploaded follows current template guidelines, including accommodations statement (see University template at http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/syllabus-template-policy-undergraduate-and-non-law-graduate-courses)
_____ Each week/unit is clearly labeled
_____ Unit overviews, readings, materials, and assignments are logically arranged and easy to navigate
_____ All learning objectives are stated clearly and written from the student’s perspective[1]
_____ Quizzes, assignments, and discussion boards have clear descriptions and instructions
_____ The course grading policy is clearly stated[2]
Comments on Course Shell Template:
3. Student Feedback
_____ The Instructor’s plan for timely feedback on assignments is clearly stated (required)[3]
The course gives students opportunities for feedback throughout the term (at least one is required)
_____ Instructor email
_____ Instructor phone number
_____ Open-ended discussion board
_____ Virtual office hours
_____ Other:
Comments on Student Feedback:
4. Student Engagement
The course provides regular (at least weekly) opportunity for student-to-student and/or student-to-instructor engagement (at least one is required)
_____ Discussion board
_____ Blog
_____ Shared document markup
_____ Conference call
_____ Video chat
_____ Webconferencing
_____ In-person class meeting
_____ Other:
Comments on Student Engagement:
5. Learning Tasks
At least two types of assessed learning tasks are deployed in the course. Additional, non-assessed tasks to support student learning may also be included here (at least two are required)
_____ Quiz/Exam
_____ Essay/Paper
_____ Short essay/Short Answer
_____ Worksheet
_____ Problem set
_____ Discussion board post
_____ Blog post
_____ Research project
_____ Other:
6. Exceptions to Learning Tasks
If, due to learning outcomes or course content, it is not possible to fulfill the requirement in item #5 above, then please note and explain below.
Comments on Learning Tasks
7. Instructor Availability
The instructor’s role and availability are clearly communicated and responsive to the needs of students
8. Technical Support
The appropriate contact information for technical support, library, and access issues is listed
9. Online Educational Tutorial
The course includes a link to the online education tutorial in Canvas
Course Recommended for:
_____ Approval
_____ Revision and resubmission
Recommendations: