I. Course Overview & Introduction

The overall design of the course, navigational information, as well as course, instructor and student information are made transparent to the student at the beginning of the course.

1. Navigational instructions make the organization of the course easy to understand
   • REQUIRED STANDARD
2. A statement introduces the student to the course and to the structure of the student learning, as well as how the student will be successful in the course.
   • REQUIRED STANDARD
3. The instructor facilitates and participates in an interactive introduction activity with students during the first week of the course.
   • REQUIRED STANDARD
4. Netiquette expectations with regard to discussions and course communication are clearly stated.
   • Recommended Standard
5. Minimum technology requirements, minimum student skills, and, if applicable, prerequisite knowledge in the discipline, are clearly stated.
   • Recommended Standard