Katie Datko PCC Online Distance Education Webinar Wednesday 3/1/17 Online Course Quality Katie Datko PCC Online Distance Education Webinar Wednesday 3/1/17

Agenda Why Course Quality? Best Practices in Online Learning Course Design Rubrics The OEI The Course Design Rubric for the OEI Training Web Tour

The WHY of Course Quality Creates consistency Meets federal, state & local requirements Authentication Accessibility Title 5 Regular & Effective Contact (CA) Meets accreditation standards Aligns assessments with objectives

Best Practices in Online Learning Establish & maintain Regular & Effective Contact Create opportunities for student-centered learning Create opportunities that have practical real-world applications Provide support for each student’s learning process & autonomy Ensure all course content is readily & easily accessible to all students (Chickering & Gamson, 1987)

Course Design Rubrics CCC Course Design Rubric for the Online Education Initiative (OEI)* CSU Quality Online Learning & Teaching (QUOLT) Quality Matters

What’s the OEI? The Online Education Initiative (OEI) is a collaborative effort among California Community Colleges (CCCs) to ensure that significantly more students are able to complete their educational goals by increasing both access to and success in high-quality online courses.

Course Design Rubric for the OEI Content Presentation Interaction Assessment Accessibility Institutional Accessibility Concerns

Content Presentation “The 13 elements for quality course design in this section address how content is organized and accessed in the course management system. Key elements include course navigation, learning objectives, and access to student support information.”  (Online Education Initiative, 2016, p.4) Applying the OEI Rubric Criteria: Course Content page image text equivalent

Interaction “The 8 elements in this section address instructor initiated and student initiated communication. Key elements of quality course design covered in this section include regular effective contact, student- to-student collaboration, and communication activities that build a sense of community among online learners.”  (Online Education Initiative, 2016, p.4) Applying the OEI Rubric Criteria: Interaction page image text equivalent  

Assessment “The 8 elements in this section address the variety and effectiveness of assessments within the course. Key elements include the alignment of objectives and assessments, the clarity of instructions for completing assessments, and evidence of timely and regular feedback. “ (Online Education Initiative, 2016, p.4) Applying the OEI Rubric Criteria: Assessment Design text equivalent

Accessibility “The 23 elements in this section are reviewed to determine if a student using assistive technologies will be able to access course content as required by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (also known as “508 Compliance”).” (Online Education Initiative, 2016, p.5) Applying the OEI Rubric Criteria: Accessibility page image text equivalent

Institutional Accessibility Concerns “The 4 elements in this section cover accessibility of external tools and third-party content. While the accessibility elements in Section D are primarily under the control of faculty when developing a course, the elements in Section E may be outside the purview of the instructor which would require additional consideration or intervention at the institutional level.” (Online Education Initiative, 2016, p.5)

Training @One Project Online Educational Standards & Practices course @One Project Peer Review & Rubric Trainings: Applying the OEI Course Design Rubric Peer Online Course Reviewer Training

Web Tour, References & References OEI Course Design Rubric OEI Home Page Online Course Design Guide (Canvas shell with examples) PCC Distance Education Handbook: Course Quality Applying the OEI Rubric Criteria Infographics Chickering, A. & Gamson, A. (1987). Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. American Association for Higher Education & Accreditation Bulletin. 39(7): 3-7. Web. 16 Sep. 2011.. Online Education Initiative. (2016). Course Design Rubric. California Community Colleges.