Indicators of Quality in the Design and Evaluation of Blended and Online Courses
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Indicators of Quality in the Design and Evaluation of Blended and Online Courses
November 2006
Renee Welch, External Education – Part I
Nancy Pogue, Regional Nursing Program UIC – Part II
Quality Assurance
Institutional
http://lor.gvtc.org/asplearningobjects/uploads/SEA108/Quality%20Assurance%20Manual%20_06.htm
FacultyStudent
Standards
Administrative Leadership and Support
Ongoing Program Concerns
Course Development
Faculty Support
Evaluation Results
Lee, J., & Dziuban, C. (2002). Using quality assurance strategies for online programs. Educational Technology Review, [Online serial], 10(2), 69-78.
Evaluation vs. Assessmentvs. Peer Review
Faculty performance evaluation should not be confused with the assessment of student learning.
Evaluation vs. Assessmentvs. Peer Review
““Peer reviewPeer review is the structure by which faculty conduct peer reviews of technology mediated courses in order to assure the course meets
standards of best practices”.-QM
What are commonly recognized indictors of quality in a technology-enhanced, blended, or online learning environment?
Sloan-C Quality Framework: The Five Pillars
http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/books/qualityframework.pdf
ION and the Illinois Virtual Campus have developed a quality online course rubric and evaluation system
in the state of Illinois.
http://www.ion.illinois.edu/initiatives/qoci/rubric.asp
Instruction Design Tipsfor Online Learning
External Education
Used with written consent. Adapted from Instructional Design Tips for Online Learning: Joan Van Duzer of Humbolt State University, to be used in conjunction with the Rubric for Online Instruction developed by CSU, Chico, c2002
1. Learner Support and Resources
2. Online Organization and Design
3. Instructional Design and Delivery
4. Assessment & Evaluation of Student Learning
5. Appropriate and Effective Use of Technology
6. Faculty use of Student Feedback
Categories
Categories to Evaluate Your ONLINE Course
You can self-assess your own tech-enhanced, blended and online using the Rubric for Online Instruction from our
colleagues at CSU Chico
If you would like to be enrolled in our Intro to Teaching Online Bb course site
Contact Karin Riggs to enroll:
312.996.5085
Quality Matters•Based on national standards of best practice, the
research literature and instructional design principles•Design to promote student learning
•Integral to continuous quality improvement•Part of an inter-institutional, faculty-driven, collegial peer
review process
www.QualityMatters.org
The Rubric•Course Overview & Introduction
•Learning Objectives (Competencies)•Assessment & Measurement
•Resources & Materials•Learner Interaction•Course Technology
•Learner Support•Accessibility
For more information:
Renee Welch, PhD
Assistant Director, ExEd
312.355.1767