1. HCOA 8 th Grade Language Arts Reviewed by: Tasia C. Ross D. Susan R. November, 2012

2. Content Strengths: ◦ measurable goals and objectives ◦ background information ◦ rich and rigorous content Weaknesses: ◦ Lack of reference to additional materials ◦ Instructor contact limited ◦ Privacy policies Recommendations: ◦ Reference supplementary materials ◦ Instructor contact ◦ Privacy policies

3. Instructional Design Strengths: ◦ Interwoven concepts in instructional design ◦ Variety – curriculum mastery ◦ Engaging learning experiences Weaknesses: ◦ Isolated learning experiences ◦ Limited instructor-student interaction

4. Instructional Design Interactions between students and teachers: ◦ Monthly10-minute phone calls ◦ E-mail support, as needed Interactions among students: ◦ None found Recommendations: ◦ Collaborative learning ◦ Asynchronous interchange

5. Student Assessment: Strengths: ◦ Appropriate assessment procedures ◦ Frequent, varied assessments ◦ Explicit grading policy Weaknesses: ◦ Clarity between scope and sequence ◦ Teacher posting announcements Types and Frequency: ◦ Varied writing, reflective questions, graphic organizers ◦ 2-3 assessed assignments

6. Student Assessment: Recommendations: ◦ Revise Assessment rubrics ◦ Teacher feedback

7. Technology Strengths: ◦ Easy course navigation ◦ digital resources:  Variety  Balanced - traditional and digital Weaknesses: ◦ Resource technology  Increased Interaction  Student –to-Student

8. Technology Types and frequency: Weekly incorporation of technology - ◦ Online readings, Videos, Digital Images Recommendations: Online journals Use an interactive calendar