◉ REQUIRED STANDARD

Expectations

1. You should describe the course to students, along with other information like the schedule or pace, course activities, testing procedures, etc.
2. Provide a statement that gives the new student an idea of how the learning process is structured including schedule, communication modes, types of activities, and assessments. These features should be found in the syllabus also.
3. Provide some or all of the following:
   • The course schedule (self-paced, following a set calendar, etc.), including a full schedule for the semester--including assessment due dates--and if applicable, a general weekly schedule.
   • Course sequencing, such as a linear or random order
   • Types of activities in which the student will be required to engage (written assignments, online self-tests, discussions, group work, etc.)
   • Course calendar with assignment and test due dates
   • Preferred mode of communication with the instructor (email, discussion board, etc.)
   • Preferred mode of communication with other students
   • Testing procedures (online, proctored, etc.)
   • Procedure for submission of electronic assignments
4. Information/tips should be provided to the student articulating how they will be successful in the course.

Examples

• This can be in a welcome/introductory letter, the syllabus, or a news item on the course homepage.
• To emphasize student success, provide things like study tips or peer advice, and/or encourage students to form study groups, etc.

References

• QM FIPSE rubric I.2
• QOLT 4.2