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| b) Course information is logically positioned and organized so they are easy to find.
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A Welcome Message/Instructor Message with these elements is accessibly posted: Learn
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| d) Instructor Bio is accessibly posted.
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Motivation, interest
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| e) An up-to-date
Course Outline with these elements is conveniently
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The course
objectives/learning outcomes |
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Prerequisites (if
relevant) |
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Required resources
(e.g. textbooks, suggested readings, CDs, and URLs) Learn
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| f) A Course Schedule/Timeline
with these elements is accessibly posted: Learn
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A schedule
listing all readings, assignments, and other learning activities
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The course duration
indicated by a course start and course end date View
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The due dates and
relative worth of each assessment View
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| g) A General
Information area with these elements is conveniently posted: Learn
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Instructions on how to get started and where to find various course components are clear and easy to find.
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A brief description of
the applicable OntarioLearn policies and links to the full
documents Learn
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The means of receiving
assistance to resolve technical problems is indicated Learn
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Communication expectations (with classmates and the instructor) are provided
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| h) Learners are
requested to post an individual biography/introduction. Learn more...
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| i) A request
to complete the Course Evaluation Survey is accessibly posted. Learn
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| j) All
information documents are free of mechanical errors. Learn
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Structural Integrity Learn
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| a) The content is segmented into coherent sections and named to reflect the nature of the content.
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| b) The segments of
the course are sequenced in a logical order. Learn
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| c) The content to be covered each week or in each module matches the way it is presented in the schedule/timeline.
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Navigational Simplicity Learn
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| a) It is obvious
to the student how to get started. Learn
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| b) The learner can move freely among all course parts.
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| c) URLs or links
to other web sites are all working. Learn
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| d) Navigation
between modules and sub-sections is clearly indicated. Learn more...
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| 4.
Lessons Learn
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| a) Each lesson
contains an identified introduction. Learn
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| b) Each lesson
contains a statement of its learning outcomes. Learn
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| c) Each lesson has a main body containing the core content and/or references to text readings and other resources where applicable. Note text references can be in the course schedule.
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| d) Each lesson
contains a learning activity. Learn more... |
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| e) Each lesson
contains a summary. Learn
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| f) Self-checks are integrated at appropriate locations in the course. Learn
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| g) All lesson
messages/documents are labeled to reflect the nature of the content. Learn more... |
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| h) Each lesson
directs students to relevant assignments where applicable. Learn more... |
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| i) Attachments are posted in formats that can be read by all course
users. Learn more...
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| j) A variety
of learning activities is used throughout the course. Learn more... |
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| k) Time is
download lesson files has been kept to a minimum. Learn
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| l) All lesson
notes are free of mechanical errors. Learn
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Assignments Learn
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| a) Assignments are sequenced logically within the Assignment section
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| b) Assignments are sequenced in the order used in the
Course Schedule/Timeline.
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| c) Due dates are specified for each assignment
(can be in the Course Schedule/Timeline)
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| d) Instructions on
how to submit assignments are provided. Learn more... |
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| e) Learners are provided with the criteria upon which the assignment will be evaluated.
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| f) All
assignments are free of mechanical errors. Learn
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| 6. Text
Presentation Learn more...
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| a) There is
sufficient contrast between the text and its background. Learn more...
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| b) The number of font, style, font size and colour of text is suitable
for web viewing. Learn more... |
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| c) The formatting
style is consistently applied throughout the course. Learn more...
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| d) Judicious use
of white space is practiced. Learn more... |
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Graphics (when used) Learn more...
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| a) Graphics
support comprehension of the relevant content. Learn more...
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Clickable regions of
image maps are clearly delineated |
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Time to download has
been kept to a minimum |
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Animations (when used) Learn more...
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| a) Animations
support comprehension of the relevant content. |
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Narrated animations
are under user control |
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Time to download has
been kept to a minimum |
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Artwork and Photographs (when used) Learn more...
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| a) Artwork and
photographs support comprehension of the relevant content. |
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Time to download has
been kept to a minimum |
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Audio and Video (when used) Learn more...
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| a) Audio and video
support comprehension of the relevant content. |
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Audiovisuals are under
user control |
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Special effects draw
attention to critical aspects of the course content |
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