Course objectives

Course completion requirements

Course schedule

Expectations of students, participation, Academic Integrity, etc.

Expectations of availability of and turnaround time for contact with instructor

Netiquette

Link to Library resources

Link to student Disability Resource Center (DRC)

Instructor's contact information

Textbook and software requirements

Syllabus is styled to meet ADA requirements

Contact information for academic department or advisor

Course goals and objectives

List of learning activities

Goals are alignmed to learning objectives

Course documents (MS Word documents, PDF's or PowerPoint presentaton files)

Course content is chunked and organized in a logical format (folders e.g. Week 1 etc.) and should include : PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, PDF's

Consistency in course layout

Topics are clearly identified and subtopics are related to topics

Reading materials identified as "required" or "recommended"

Reading assignments match learning objectives

Images used should include alternative text to meet ADA requirements (Short or long description)

Including alternative formats of materials (e.g., optional print packet of extensive reading materials, transcripts for audio & video clips used in course, etc)

Providing clear directions for each task or assignment

Including alternative formats of materials (e.g., optional print packet of extensive reading materials, transcripts for audio & video clips used in course, etc)

Provide summary frequently, particularly at the end of topics, to reinforce learning

Netiquette and appropriate use guidelines for social networking technologies (e.g.,YouTube, Facebook, etc.)

"Ice-breaker" activity to get acquainted

Instructor introduces himself/herself to model interaction

Provide a rubric explaining the grading criteria for discussion questions, chat and group activities

Expectations for synchronous vs asynchronous activities are clearly spelled out

Use multiple assessment strategies (e.g. group projects, weekly quzzies, research papers etc.)

Provide samples/models of assignments

Give detailed instructions for completing assignments

Due dates for all assignments

Provide rubric(s) for all assignments identifying assessment guidelines

Peer review opportunities

Intro video

Flash animation

Content video

Audio

PowerPoint with narration

Interactive content e.g. Connect objects containing video, audio and animation

Syllabus is styled to meet ADA requirements

Audio clips accompanied with a transcript

Video footage captioned or transcript is provided

Images used contain "alt text"

Appropriate use of color

Sufficient contrast between text and background is used to make it easier to read the information

Link to student with Disability Resources Center (DRC)

Link to University Library resources

Link to copyright information

Link to help desk services