1. Checklists or context-bound evaluations for online learning in higher education By Peter Hosie (Edith Cowan University), Ann Backhaus (Edith Cowan University), and Renato Schibeci (Murdoch University)

2. ECU Online Quality Framework Developed by the CTLC Online Working Group in 2001 To enable consistent assessment and evaluation of online learning materials In 3 main areas of the online setting: - Pedagogies - Resources - Delivery Strategies

3. e-Moderating 5-week online unit for staff (1st week F2F, 4 weeks online ) 2 x collaborative activities, 2 x individual activities, 1 x Action Plan Authentic tasks, ‘real-life’ online environment Multiple modes of communication available Participants as both students and lecturers

4. Grand Finale - Virtual Session Requests for “real-life” practice using the virtual classroom Opportunity for online discussion Optional participation Student construction of knowledge, facilitated / guided by an invited online expert Opportunity for context-bound evaluation

5. Pedagogies: Predictive Evaluation Authentic tasks: Always Opportunities for collaboration: Always Learner-centred environments: Always Engaging: Always Meaningful assessments: N/A (optional participation)

6. Delivery Strategies: Predictive Evaluation Reliable and robust interface: Always Clear goals, directions and learning plans: Always Communication: Always Appropriate bandwidth demands: Always Equity and accessibility: Always Appropriate corporate style: N/A

7. Context-bound Evaluation Skim excerpts from the transcript of the ‘grand finale’ session. Reflect: After evaluating this online activity in context – what do you think? Discuss with the person next to you…

8. Thank you for your time! In closing: If you’re using a quality checklist for your courseware, consider using the checklist ‘in context’, ie ‘context bound’. Any questions?