Assessment of Course

Communication

Excellent

Structure and delivery of course material enhanced learning experience; essential content conveyed using thoughtful comments and relevant examples; instructor evidenced a thorough understanding of course content and a deep concern for student learning; fully incorporated MI strategies in instruction.

Good

Course content was communicated effectively; comments and examples enhanced student learning; instructor displayed a deep understanding of course content; made appropriate course management decisions that accommodated student needs; incorporated MI strategies in instruction.

Acceptable

Course content communicated efficiently; instructor displayed a familiarity with course content and an ability to work with students to facilitate their learning; MI strategies were discussed and some were incorporated in learning experiences.

Inadequate

Poor communication; lack of interest or knowledge of course content; no connection with MI instruction.

Feedback and Assessment

Excellent

Instructor provides prompt feedback with supporting remarks; assessment tasks provide powerful learning experiences and showcase student learning; time spent completing assignments was well-invested.

Good

Instructor provides feedback in a timely manner with comments; communicates expectations clearly, assigns well-chosen activities that contributing to student learning; makes good use of student time.

Acceptable

Instructor provides feedback and the opportunity for students with the opportunity to determine instructor(s)’ expectations; most assessment tasks enhance student learning; assessments are scored fairly and consistently.

Inadequate

Feedback is slow or nonexistent; assignment tasks require too large a commitment of time, do not contribute to learning, or are irrelevant to course content.

Support

Good

Instructor replies promptly to questions; provides clear answers and insightful comments.

Adequate

Instructor provides help within a reasonable time; answers questions; makes suggestions to remedy difficulties.

Inadequate

Not responsive to student concerns; lack of assistance interferes with learning, questions not answered in a timely manner or not answered adequately.

Design

Good

Web pages load quickly; organization of website contributes to easy navigation; well written directions, inviting design, and legible text.

Acceptable

Web pages generally load quickly; natural organization for website; text is legible, provides necessary instructions, and links.

Inadequate

Web pages load slowly; distracting graphics; website difficult to navigate website; text is difficult read because of size, format, or lack of contrast.

Technical Support

Good

Prompt friendly assistance; clear answers to questions; technical problems solved quickly

Acceptable

Help provided within a reasonable time; technical questions answered; important problems corrected

Inadequate

Lack of help interferes with learning, questions not answered in a timely manner, or technical problems left uncorrected.

Textbook

Depth

Good

Rich source of ideas; clarifies concepts; will remain useful as a reference

Acceptable

Supports instruction; provides necessary content; interesting.

Inadequate

Not enough content; difficult to distinguish important ideas; does not support instruction.

Readability

Acceptable

Clear presentation; good organization; appropriate length

Unacceptable

Vague, disorganized, or difficult to read