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FRC Online Class Self-Checklist

Course Creation

☐  Course Copy: Transfer content from a previous FRC course or import from Canvas Commons.

☐  Delete or unpublish unused content.

Ensure the course includes the following:

☐  Course description, content outline, student learning outcomes, assignment suggestions (from the approved Course Outline of Record).

☐  Methods of instruction and evaluation

☐  Required materials.

☐  Any specifications for online/hybrid modalities (from the Course Outline of Record, Distance Education Addendum).

Syllabus

☐  Apply syllabus standards provided by the Office of Instruction.

☐  Attach a printable syllabus and course schedule.

☐  Use links to Canvas pages for different sections (e.g., course description, schedule, policies) instead of a long scrolling page.

☐  Student support services.

☐  DE technical support resources.

Course Access

In course settings…

☐  Define access dates (before/after class starts/ends).

☐  Validate course links using the "Validate Links in Content" tool.

☐  Simplify navigation: Include only essential tabs (Home, Grades, Announcements, Modules, etc.).

Regular and Substantive Contact

☐  Establish clear expectations for frequency and type of instructor-student contact (e.g., feedback, emails, weekly announcements).

☐  Use various methods for student interaction:

☐  Threaded discussion forums, group projects, peer reviews.

☐  Collaborative documents or live online interactions.

Academic Integrity and Participation

☐  Create an environment promoting integrity and track attendance/participation.

☐  Ensure student authentication aligns with institutional policies.

Homepage

☐  Add a welcoming message (text or video).

☐  Include course details (name, ID, brief description).

☐  Provide your communication policy and contact information (email, Zoom, office hours).

Modules/Weeks

Module Organization

☐  Organize content consistently (e.g., "Introduction Module," "Module 1," "Module 2").

☐  Format each module with these sections and label consistently across Modules (e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3):

☐  Module Overview.

☐  Readings and Assignments.

☐  Lecture/Videos.

☐  Module Conclusion/Summary.

☐  Canvas Pages are used for organization and accessibility.

Assignments

☐  Provide clear instructions, due dates, submission methods, grading standards, and feedback timelines.

☐  Ensure third-party integrations (e.g., Cengage, Pearson) function correctly.

☐  Sync due dates with the Canvas Calendar.

Announcements

☐  Avoid using announcements for course content delivery.

☐  Schedule announcements consistently to introduce modules or give reminders.

☐  Choose whether to display recent announcements on the homepage.

Equity

☐  Design courses to accommodate students with limited technology access or personal challenges.

Accessibility

☐  Ensure content meets state and federal accessibility requirements.

☐  Use Canvas accessibility tools and applications (e.g., Pope Tech Connect).

☐   Proper headings and list formatting.

☐   Alt text for images.

☐   Accurate captions for videos.

☐   Accessible tables.

☐  Moderate quizzes for accommodations (e.g., extended time).

Support Services

☐  Make students aware of FRC's online support services and resources.

☐  Monitor student engagement and initiate proactive interaction when necessary.