Purpose of this form:
The RODP Assessment Form has been developed by the RODP Curriculum
Committee to serve as a guide for best practices and design in the
development of Regents Online Degree Program (RODP). This form will serve
as a tool for formative evaluation of the RODP efforts. Please note that
this form is not designed for comparison of specific individual courses
since reliability and validity have not been established for such
purposes. In addition, this form is not designed to assess the content of
the courses. However, it is designed to provide an overall indication of
the types of courses being designed for the RODP as well as areas of
strengths and weaknesses to guide further development efforts for RODP
course development. This form is to be completed
by the Course Developer. Note: Required fields marked with asterisk
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Developer Name: |
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* RODP Online
Course Title: |
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* RODP
Course Number: |
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* Developer
E-mail Address:
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* Work Phone
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* Institution: |
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Distance Education Dean E-mail Address:
(or other school official)
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(email address only) |
Optional E-mail Address 1:
(could be used for department chair or colleague)
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(email address only) |
Optional E-mail Address 2:
(could be used for department chair or colleague)
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(email address only) |
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Please notify this
RODP/ROCE staffer in this area: |
Education/M.Ed.
Nursing/MSN
MPS
Technology Centers
ROCE (Regents Online
Continuing Education)
RODP Undergraduate |
| Date Submitted: |
10/7/2008
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Instructions to the Developer:
First, enter the RODP-WebCT website and navigate to your course. Take on
the role of a student of the course (if you need a student account please
contact a member of the RODP staff). Note your reactions concerning the
various features of the course, including the design standards that have
been approved by the RODP Curriculum Committee, RODP WebCT Template, RODP
Syllabus, WebCT Navigation Bar Categories, online orientation, ease of
use, asynchronous activities, level of involvement and interaction of the
learner, library resources, the adaptability of the system to a learner,
ADA, and the type of feedback (summative and formative) the learner
receives. |
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RODP DEVELOPER:
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Is your course designed and developed using the RODP WebCT
Format? (Any additional entries to the navigation bar have been added
at the bottom, all icons have been selected from the rodp_images
directory, page text is Verdana 10 pt.)
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Is your course Syllabus developed using the RODP Template?
(The instructor contact information refers to the reader to the
instructor contact page rather than including specific information on the
syllabus. No dates are listed in the syllabus.) |
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Are the following items noted in the course syllabus:
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a. Expectations for student outcomes are clearly defined.
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b. Instructions are clearly stated regarding course
organization.
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c. Instructor's information is generic in
anticipation that the course may be used by multiples professors.
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d. Grading procedures are clearly presented.
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e. Textbook information is correct and posted. |
2. Please assess each of the following
features of the online courseware.
Assessment Scale:
1 = Appropriate
2 = Needs additional clarification / minor modifications (please note
comments)
3 = Recommendation for improvement / enhancement before hosting (comments
are requested)
9 = Not Observed/ Not Applicable (be sure to comment if you feel that this
element or item should be present in the course)
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a. Orientation to specific features and procedures for
this course.
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b. Ease of navigation within course.
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c. Ease of finding information within the course.
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d. Explanation of how assignments are to be submitted
(email attachment or assignment drop box).
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e. External links to the Internet should always
open a new browser window.
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f. Presentation of reading materials (recommended
normal font for RODP is Verdana 10 pt.)
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g. Judicious use of graphics (e.g., support content,
quality, appeal, ADA, download speeds). Every graphic has an ALT tag.
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h. Use of audio and visual (e.g., appropriate use;
clarity, consistency, appeal). Every media clip has a alternative text
equivalent.
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i. Use of learner support features (e.g., help
menus, glossary, calendar, search, etc.).
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j. Course features are designed to meet the needs
of individuals with disabilities.
Comments: please identify and rate any
other features that are pertinent.
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3. Please assess each of the following
elements of the instructional approach and activities presented throughout
the course. Assessment Scale:
1 = Appropriate
2 = Needs additional clarification / minor modifications (please note
comments)
3 = Recommendation for improvement / enhancement before hosting (comments
are requested)
9 = Not Observed/ Not Applicable (be sure to comment if you feel that this
element or item should be present in the course)
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a. Interactivity of instructional activities (e.g.,
simulations, learner manipulation of variables, virtual labs etc.).
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b. Student interaction capabilities with other students
(e.g., online threaded discussions, peer feedback, group/joint projects
etc).
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c. Integration of other instructional components:
Streaming Video, Flash, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. with course.
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d. Links to outside resources: libraries, resource
centers, opportunities to network with subject matter experts, etc.
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e. Adaptability to different learning styles: use of
multiple modalities, range of response styles, activities, etc.
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f. Use of embedded assessment (i.e. integrated with
instruction).
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g. A statement relative to instructor commitment to
appropriate feedback and grading response times is included.
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h. Activities and assignments to promote the asynchronous
format are included in course design.
Comments: please identify and rate any
other features that are pertinent.
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Summary: Overall, is this course ready for
hosting and presentation?
Yes
Yes, with minor
modifications in consultation with RODP staff
No, major
modifications are needed. Please contact me immediately! |
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modifications are need, please explain:
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Best Practices
In what ways, if any, do you believe that this course represents an
important innovation or advance in online education?
If this review is for the redevelopment and upgrade of an existing
course, please state how it has been improved.
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