Question Goal Specifics Examples

1. Do students
understand
topics, polices,
where to get
help, what to
do?
Explain how goals,
objectives met,
where to get help,
and assessment.
Hybrid integration
of modalities
a) Obvious starting point
b) Navigation, course flow
explained
c) Expectations, policies clear
d) Instructor interaction, student
participation explained
1) Instructor welcome
2) Format, schedule
3) Introductions
4) Student Support
Services
5) Course tour

2. Do students
know how
course topics
meet objectives,
goals?
Learning objectives
are clear and linked
to course goals.
Objectives related to
competencies
a) Measurable objectives in each
module (unit) that relate to
course competencies.
b) Objectives are student
focused, easily understood
These objectives meet
course goals of... Use
active verbs - see
Blooms Taxonomy.

3. Do students
understand how
learning is
measured?
Students see that
assessments align to
objectives and are a
demonstration of
objectives.
a) Assignments and activities
test mastery of course goals
b) Grading explained
c) Feedback is helpful, timely
This assessment
measures the following
objectives.
Use rubrics.

4. How do course
materials help
the student
master learning
objectives?
Alignment explained,
material offered in
various ways.
Use/access to
publisher content
explained. Reference
citations modeled.
a) Active learning, practice
offered and aligned to
measurement.
b) Exploration, reflection,
sharing of new concepts.
c) Students apply course
knowledge.
Module instructions
explain objectives how
they will be learned,
activities provide
practice for mastery.

5. Do activities
support
objectives,
Interaction with
instructor, peers
and material?
Activities build
community.
Hybrid: How online
work prepares for
class activity.
a) Activities, discussion foster
productive discourse,
reinforce mastery of goals
b) Content explored, and ideas
shared and expanded.
1. Discussion
2. Collaboration
3. Group projects
4. Case studies
5. Peer critiques

6. Do technologies
match objectives,
foster learning,
encourage,
include privacy?
Technology,
learning strategies
provide
engagement for all
students.
Students know how:
a) Technologies integrate into
course
b) To set privacy settings
c) Access and use technology.
Use tools to support
learning. Ex: Voiceover
PPT, VoiceThread, Glogs,
social media, games,
conferencing

7. Can all students
access, use
required course
material?
Material addresses
needs of diverse
learners, is edited
and readable.
a) Materials easily navigated,
b) Adaptive technologies
available,
c) Variety of delivery methods.

Provide links to alternate
versions of material,
instructions for use