Miss. Code. tit. 9, pt. 8, app 9-8-H
These course guidelines should be the basis for each college's evaluation process. Additional measures may be implemented according to college needs. The process for evaluating these core guidelines will be decided upon by individual colleges.
Course Overview:
* Welcome message, clear with indication of how to get started with the course.
* Include introductions with student interactions and self-introduction of Instructor.
* Clear instructions on how to get needed materials for success in course.
* Information is included on how communication is expected both from the students and the instructor.
* Course Syllabus is identified.
* What skills and prerequisite knowledge are needed including computer and digital skills needed for success?
Learning Objectives:
* Course objectives are measurable.
* Module/Unit objectives are measurable and align with course objectives (suggestion: use an alignment map so students can see the "Why" they are doing things in the course and how it aligns with the Module and Course objectives).
Assessments and Measurements:
* The assessments (Quizzes, tests, graded assignments) are aligned with the Course/Module objectives and suited to the level of learning.
* The grading policy is included in syllabus or in course that clearly states how assignments will be graded.
* Rubrics are recommended and should be available at the introduction of the assignment.
Instructional Materials:
* The Instructional Materials (Text readings, videos, Power Points, websites, book company websites) should be aligned with the Course/Module objectives.
* Include a variety of materials (not just lectures or PowerPoints).
* The Instructional material represents up-to-date theory and practice in the discipline.
Learning Activities and Student Interaction:
* Activities such as discussion boards, simulated exercises, practice quizzes, case studies, role playing, non-graded tests, and student presentations should align with Course and Module objectives.
* Learning activities should allow for student interaction that support active learning.
* A clear understanding of how the students will interact with the activities is stated.
Course Technology:
* The tools used in the course align with the course/module objectives (tools would not be used simply for their own sake, but to help students).
* Tools are used for student feedback such as Turn-it-in, online proctoring tools, web conferencing such as "Zoom," wiki blogs, and collaboration tools.
* Tools promote active learning and engagement with material.
Learner Support:
* Technical support is clearly linked in the course to the technical support from the college.
* A link is provided for academic support services both on campus and online.
* A link is provided for the student's resources and other services (Library) that can help the student be successful.
Accessibility and Usability:
* Course is easily navigated and designed for easy readability.
* Images and Videos and text meet the needs of the diverse learner (Images are alt tagged, videos are closed captioned, or display text used in video below and text is readable with size and color).
* Vendor accessibility statements are present in the course (easily added in template).
Miss. Code. tit. 9, pt. 8, app 9-8-H