MEDT 7472 Online course review instrument

Adapted from University of West Georgia 5-Star Online Course Review and National Standards for Quality Online

Course : African American History: From Emancipation to the Present

-AFAM 162
Grade Level: Open Yale Course—Yale University
Teacher(s) of Course: Jonathan Holloway, PhD.
Date of Review: 2-8-18
Reviewer: Matthew Rice

Rating Scale
0 Absent - component is missing
1 Unsatisfactory - needs significant improvement
2 Somewhat satisfactory - needs targeted improvements
3 Satisfactory - discretionary improvement needed
4 Very Satisfactory - no improvement needed

Standard A: Introduction and Information Score

The goals and objectives clearly state what the participants will know or be
A1 able to do at the end of the course. The goals and objectives are measurable 2
in multiple ways, and are aligned to National/State standards
The course content and assignments are of sufficient rigor, depth and
A2 breadth to teach the standards being addressed. 2

Students are encouraged to introduce themselves to the class

A3 0
The course syllabus is easily located, and provides complete and clear
information pertaining to ALL of the following: course objectives, grading,
A4 2
instructor contact information, required materials, the nature of distance
learning, and honesty policies ensuring the integrity of student work.
Course requirements are consistent with course goals, are representative of
A5 4
the scope of the course and are clearly stated.
Information is provided to students, parents and mentors on how to
A6 0
communicate with the online instructor and course provider.
Minimum technology requirements and prerequisite technology skills are
A7 clearly stated. 0

Expectations for academic integrity, use of copyrighted materials, plagiarism

A8 and netiquette (Internet etiquette) regarding lesson activities, discussions, 0
and e-mail communications are clearly stated.
The instructor provides a biography/photograph, a welcome message, and an
A9 appropriate self-introduction which presents the instructor as approachable 2
and engaged.
Privacy policies are clearly stated.
A10 0
Content Notes

Overall, the content is well presented. I think the syllabus is lacking in contact information and some specificity that online
lecture content portion of the content was very insightful and well presented to his classes. I do wish there were some stan
having taught History before, I can assume what some of the standards would be that were covered. However, I do not fe
presentation of this course. I was also surprised that was no addressing of academic honesty at all. That one should be a
class that you physically attend.

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Standard B: Instructional Design Score
Course design reflects a clear understanding of all students’ needs and
B1 incorporates varied ways to learn and master the curriculum. 1

The course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence.
Each unit and lesson includes an overview describing objectives, activities,
B2 assignments, assessments, and resources to provide multiple learning 3
opportunities for students to master the content.
The course instruction includes activities that engage students in active
B3 4
learning.
The course and course instructor provide students with multiple learning
B4 paths, based on student needs that engage students in a variety of ways. 2

The course provides opportunities for students to engage in higher-order

B5 thinking, critical reasoning activities and thinking in increasingly complex ways. 2

Readability levels, written language assignments and mathematical

B6 requirements are appropriate for the course content and grade-level 4
expectations.
The course design provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student
B7 interaction, including opportunities for timely and frequent feedback about 0
student progress.
The course design includes explicit communication/activities (both before and
during the first week of the course) that confirms whether students are
B8 engaged and are progressing through the course. The instructor will follow 1
program guidelines to address non-responsive students.

The course provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student and

B9 student-student interaction to foster mastery and application of the material. 0

Each activity and assignment is well-written, providing students with a clear

B10 understanding of what is expected and how they should submit their work. 1

Students have access to resources that enrich the course content.

B11 3
Instructional Design Notes
The design of the course overall is decnt. There are many opportunities for improvement in regard to learning styles, asse
opportunities with feedback, and student to student interaction. The lectures provided by the instructor are rich and engag
if you're not an auditory learner, you'll more than liekly struggle in the course.

Standard C: Student Assessment Score

Student evaluation strategies are consistent with course goals and objectives,
C1 are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated. 4

The course structure includes adequate and appropriate methods and

C2 2
procedures to assess students’ mastery of content.

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 Ongoing, varied, and frequent assessments are conducted throughout the
C3 course to inform instruction. 1

Assessment strategies and tools make the student continuously aware of his /
C4 her progress in class and mastery of the content. 1

Assessment materials provide the instructor with the flexibility to assess

C5 students in a variety of ways. 1

The grading policy and practices are clear and easy to understand.
C6 4
Student Assessment Notes
Assessment is the biggest negative of this course. With the myriad of ways to assess and evaluate the learners in this pro
present for such to take place, as opposed to the old school "two tests" method that have existed long before online and

Standard D: Technology Score

Clear and consistent navigation is present throughout the course.
D1 4
The course is complete (does not have any section under construction).
D2 4
All external links are functional
D3 4
Supplementary resources and links are available to students and are labeled
D4 2
as required or optional.
Rich media are provided in multiple formats for ease of use and access in
D5 4
order to address diverse student needs.
The course uses content-specific tools and software appropriately.
D6 4
Technology Notes
The technology component of the course is well executed. If the other components of the course could be re-done to catc
course overall.

Overall feedback
Overall, the course is acceptable as far as online learning goes. If you're an auditory learner, you'll do great. If you need a
feedback, this couse would not be the best for you to participate in. If the assessment types varied and there was studen
to teacher interaction, this would also make the course much more engaing and represent two way communication much b

Assignment requirements (to be filled by Professor only) NOT APPLICABLE TO Score

PROJECT 1 ANALYSIS OF ONLINE COURSE
A syllabus that tells the students the objectives of the lesson and provides
detailed and clear instructions on how to complete the week’s activities and
1
explains how the learners will be evaluated. It also must include instructor’s
contact information and office hours

3
The course is complete 4
At least two well-thought-out discussion topics pertaining to the lesson 4
Some type of pedagogically-sound project the student must complete
0
pertaining to the lesson.
Some form of advanced technology on display. This might include a narrated
PowerPoint lecture, podcast, video or movie cast, interactive tutorial, etc. 4

Some form of assessment (quiz, rubric, checklist, etc). 4

The integration of the interactive tool (blog, wiki or digital storytelling) you
chose in the “Tools for online engagement and communication” discussion, with
instructions on how to access and the activities your students will develop.

Total points 68

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 or Quality Online

Comments

Course content is covered, but components of state/national

standards are not covered.
Sufficient breadth and depth of course cannot be
determiend by the one type of assessment that is present in
coruse.
There is no link or section present for the students to
introduce themselves.
Course objectives This would
are covered, be helpful
grading to get to know
policies/procedures
are covered, required materials are present and linked to the
bookstore site for purchase. There are no honesty policies
present, no nature of distance learning info present, and no
instructor contact info present. The syllabus is very through
The scope and goals are clearly aligned to what the course
requires

No
No contact info is provided or skill sets are mentioned in the
computer requirements
syllabus or webpages at all. This could be addressed in the
syllabus in its own section very easily to make sure all

No expectations mentuoed for the skills listed

Some info about the professor is present, but it's scant at

best.

No privacy policies present at all

nd some specificity that online education courses have today. The

I do wish there were some standards that were tied into the course, but,
covered. However, I do not feel this was adequate for the online
sty at all. That one should be a given, whether its an online class or a

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 Only one way of learningComments
in this course is present, and is the
lecture method. If you're an auditory learner, you're in luck. If
you aren't, I'd suffice to say you may struggle in the course.

Class is well organized, but, few opportunities for learning

are present for the students except the traditional exams at
mid term and end of semester.
Lectures present in this course are intense and amazing to
listen to!
Only one way of learning in this course is present, and is the
lecture method. If you're an auditory learner, you're in luck. If
you aren't, I'd suffice to say you may struggle in the course.

There are critical thinking opportunities present, but, only in

one capacity for the written exams.

Material is at an appropriate level for a college level course

and should be easily understood by class members.
There is no student-student interaction in this class at all.
The only way to interact with the instructor is to locate him as
best you are able, since no contact info is provided.

Clear deadlines are given, but, other aspects of

communication are not present in syllabus.

No student to student interaction takes place in course

Only assisgments are exams, so, there are no assigments to

complete for this to be evalauted.
Wonderful lectures are accessable for engaging and deeper
understanding. They are only in one format, however

regard to learning styles, assessment types present, learning

e instructor are rich and engaging in their content, no doubt. However,

Comments

Goals and objectives align directly with the assessment

strategy presented
The assessment in syllabus.
strategy present is adequate at best. There
should be additional opportunities for the students to learn
and be evalauted in varying manners in the course, as

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 One type of assessment present. Mid term and final exam.

Only two chances to know about class performance are

given when the two exams are administered.

One type of assessment present. Mid term and final exam.

No variety is present here.
Grading policy is very concise and easy to understand in the
syllabus.

valuate the learners in this program, there should be more opportunities

existed long before online and digital learning were created.

Comments

All links are functional and work as required

All pages are complete and filled out as needed.

All links are functional and work as required

Present—but
Audio and videonotlectures
labeled are
as either present
accessible on or
theoptional
webpage
and provide additional information and do go in depth and
explain items well.
The links to the audio and video recordings do work as they
should and load appropriately.

course could be re-done to catch this section, it would be an amazing

r, you'll do great. If you need additional ways to be assessed and get

s varied and there was student to student inteaction and more student
wo way communication much better than it does know.

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