These guidelines focus on how online, blended and tech enabled courses are designed, how they are taught, and how student progress is communicated. There is an emphasis on accessibility in design, points of contact for students, and equitable opportunities for all students to access the online content of our courses.
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This section highlights the minimum requirements for all courses regarding online content. The online components of our courses ensure a consistent experience for all students.
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Predictable navigation is important to make materials and tools readily accessible to students. These guidelines focus on the content structure and naming conventions that make navigation easy.
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The guidelines in this section address how format and design affect the functionality and accessibility of the course material. When content in our courses meet the requirements for accessibility, all students have the opportunity to successfully complete their courses.
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Copyright and fair dealing practices apply to all in class and online course content. There are links provided in this section that will help with copyright decisions regarding all course content.
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Course tools and activities can help support active learning by promoting collaboration and interaction among students, and between students and the subject matter. Some common types of active learning are reviewed in this section.
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Clear instructions and expectations are important. These guidelines review the essential information that will help students know how they will be evaluated and how and when they will get feedback.
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Regular communication and timely, frequent feedback are essential to student success. This section looks at guidelines and helpful tools for faculty feedback and communication.
