1.0 - Communication-- Instructor to Student
1.1 Syllabus- The syllabus is the primary tool for faculty to communicate the purpose of a course, topics, expectations, assessments, logistics and technology requirements to their students. The syllabus also serves the purpose of a contract, shifting the responsibility for learning to the student.
Standard

Examples/Tools:

Minimum

 Exceeds
1.1a Required Elements
Syllabus includes the required element from the syllabus checklist.

Tool- Syllabus Checklist

 -see checklist

-teaching philosophy
-list of web resources
-suggested guidelines for a 'successful' course

1.1b

Format
Syllabus utlizes selected format styles		 Tool- Syllabus Template

-10 pt body/ 12 pt header
-serif font style
-headers
-similar info grouped
-format with headers, page numbers, course name and number
-no underlining except linked item

 -uses template

1.1c

File Types
Syllabus is saved in a cross-platform file type with design integrity preserved. 		Ex. Syllabus in pdf - word doc
- pdf format 		-bookmarks used in .pdf files


1.2 Feedback- Instructors will provide effective feedback to be used by the student to assess their performance.
Standard

Examples/Tools:

Minimum

 Exceeds

1.2a

Feedback policy
Instructor creates and shares communication policy.

  Policy includes:
-type (informational)
-format (written, oral)
-method of delivering(email, announcements, directly on paper)
-identify which elements of course include feedback
-feedback is provided in a timely manner
-identify who will provide feedback(instructor/TA)
 Policy includes:
-student expectations

1.2b

Constructive Feedback
Instructor incorporates constructive feedback. 		Examples of constructive
feedback for:
-Assignment feedback
-Practice feedback
-Self-assess feedback
-Exam feedback
-Discussion feedback

-provided in a timely manner

-provided for all assignments

 

 

-feedback individualized for each student

- rationale provided for ALL possible answers

-recursive feedback references where to find the source of the answer.

-multiple formats used (audio, video, text)

1.2c

Proactive
Instructor proactively communicates with students.

Example proactive communication

-at least 10 times within a course semester

-initiated by the instructor

-introduction from instructor by the end of week 1(text and/or audio)

-proactive feedback provided as a progress report to students

-video introduction from instructor

1.2d

Use of Grading Criteria
Instructor communicates grading criteria for assessments

Tutorial- How to Create a Rubric

-use of grading criteria for subjective assessments

-communicated in written format

-communicate task to be performed, description of quality, associated point value, required to earn all points.

-use grading criteria as a communicate tool before and after assessment

-grading criteria tool includes at least 3 levels of quality gradation.

-communicated in written format and enhanced with audio

-provide examples of work/models meeting criteria