Reviewer Worksheet

GENERAL STANDARD 2: Learning objectives are measurable and are clearly stated. The learning objectives
establish a foundation upon which the rest of the course is based.
STANDARD 2.1 (3 Points) - The course learning objectives describe outcomes that are measurable. -
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Rationale for evaluation: All learning objectives are measurable and use one verb per objective.
Example: Incorporate student-faculty interaction into online course design.


Recommendations for improvement: Objective 2 might be considered slightly vague; consider
changing to Address different learning styles and other student factors while designing and
planning an online course.

STANDARD 2.2 (3 Points) - The module/unit learning objectives describe outcomes that are
measurable and consistent with the course-level objectives
Met __x_ Not Met ___
Rationale for evaluation: All module learning objectives are measurable and consistent with the
course-level objectives. Example: Lesson 4 Objective 2 is Select assessment strategies that are
aligned to learning objectives. which relates to Course Objective Number 8 Select appropriate
strategies for assessing student learning in online courses.

Recommendations for improvement: Consider adding a chart in the syllabus or lesson
introduction page that matches the unit learning objectives to the course-level objectives. For
example (using the example listed above): Select assessment strategies that are aligned to
learning objectives (Course Objective #8)

STANDARD 2.3 (3 Points) - All learning objectives are stated clearly and written from the students
perspective.
Met __x_ Not Met ___
Comments and Recommendations: All learning objectives are clearly stated and are easy to
understand from a students perspective. An example from Lesson Eight:
After completing this unit the learner will be able to:
1. Identify the characteristics of an online course that meets best practice standards
2. Apply best practice standards to the evaluation of an online course.

STANDARD 2.4 -(3 Points) Instructions to students on how to meet the learning objectives are
adequate and stated clearly.
Met _x__ Not Met ___
Rationale for evaluation: Each unit is introduced with the lesson objectives and a checklist that states
what needs to be completed each week. A printable checklist is also provided for the entire course.
Example from Lesson 9:
1. Identify the design elements of online courses that meet best practice standards.
2. Evaluate the design of an online course
3. Provide consultative feedback to designers to help improve course design.
Checklist:
1. Review the Quality Matters Rubric
2. Apply what you have read in the readings to your course project.
3. Post a draft of your final project for peer review and critique
4. Claim" a project from a student NOT in your design team to review and critique.
5. Submit your peer review (email to the student and a copy of the review submitted to the instructor via
the assignment tool.)
6. Post to the Peer Review Experience discussion topic

Recommendations for improvement: As stated above, consider adding the course objectives
along with the lesson objectives so students can see the correlation.
STANDARD 2.5 (3 Points) - The learning objectives are appropriately designed for the level of the
course.
Met __x Not Met ___
Rationale for evaluation: The learning objectives match the graduate level of this course. The
learning objectives include a variety of skills needed to complete the learning objectives.
Examples of different levels of skills are identify, design, address, use, reflect, and apply.
Recommendations for improvement: Design is used three times; consider using different verbs.