This week, students will create the LMS login to their online course, and in a 5-page paper evaluating the final project rubric to create a design plan. LMS suggested to try: Canvas (or you may choose

Introduction

Course Title:

Course Title

Instructor:

Your Name

Description:

Course Description

Scoring Key:

Non-Existent = 1 Point

Developing = 2 Points

Meets = 3 Points

Exceeds = 4 Points

I. Instructional Design

Instructional Design refers to the analysis of learning needs and the systemic approach of developing an online course in a manner that facilitates the transfer of knowledge and skills to the learner through the use of a variety of instructional methods, which relate to multiple learning styles, strategies, and preferences.

A. Structure

1. Sequence

Content is sequenced and structured in a manner which enables learners to achieve the stated goals.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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2. Chunking

Information is "chunked" or grouped to help students learn the content.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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3. Purpose

Purpose of learning activities is clearly presented.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
[Comments]

B. Learning Goals/ Objectives/Outcomes

1. Course Goals & Objectives

Course Goals and Objectives/Outcomes are present and explicitly stated to the learner and align to the course objectives.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
[Comments]

C. Instructional Strategies

1. Multimodal Instruction

A variety of instructional delivery methods, accommodating multiple learning styles, are available throughout the course.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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2. Ice Breaker

At the beginning of the course, students and the instructor are provided with an opportunity to introduce themselves to each other as a way of encouraging synergy within the course.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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II. Communication, Interaction, & Collaboration

Communication, interaction, and collaboration addresses how the course design, assignments, and technology effectively encourage exchanges amongst the instructor, students, and content.

A. Activities and Opportunities

1. Student-Student

Learning activities and other opportunities are developed to foster Student-Student communication and/or collaboration.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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2. Student-Instructor

Learning activities and other opportunities are developed to foster Student-Instructor communication and/or collaboration (including opportunities for feedback).
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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3. Student-Content

Learning activities and other opportunities are developed based on a researched learning theory, and all activities align to the important components of that theory. Content allows for an active, student-centered opportunity to learn.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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V. Web Design

Web Design refers to the use of web pages, graphics, multimedia, and accessibility standards in the web pages of a course which are under the course developer’s control.

A. Layout/Design

1. Consistency

Consistent layout design in the LMS orients users throughout the site, and provides flawless navigation from one task to another.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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2. Fonts

Font type, size, and color are readable and consistent throughout the site, teacher content is proof read and grammatically correct.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
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3. Technology

Use of multimedia and additional technology is appropriate to the learning theory, and instructions/popup windows are provided for a flawless use of outside content.
Comments:	Non-Existent Developing Meets Exceeds N/A
[Comments]

Evaluation

Category

Possible

Earned

Percent

Instructional Design

Communication, Interaction, and Collaboration

Web Design

Total

Overall Comments

[Notes]