For Distance Learning Committee Evaluation Purposes

Evaluation Criteria

Outcomes

Does Not Meet Criteria

Partially Meets Criteria

Meets Criteria

Comments

Component A: Equipment Operation

Academic Services Coordinator Certification

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·          initiate and terminate a connection between videoconferenced sites

·          restart the videoconferenced system Polycom unit

·          operate the instructor and student microphones

·          change batteries in the instructor microphone

·          play a video tape and/or CD/DVD over the videoconferenced system

·          adjust volume levels using the videoconferenced system

·          show a computer screen using the videoconferenced system

·          show a PowerPoint or Presentations production using the videoconferenced system

·          show a transparency or small object using the document camera

·          demonstrate uses of the SmartBoard

·          demonstrate appropriate voice projection and microphone placement

·          demonstrate awareness of appropriate attire for videoconferenced presentations

·          demonstrate awareness of limitations relating to movement

·          demonstrate awareness of camera positions relative to student eye contact

Component B:  Instructional Material Preparation

·          produce printed materials appropriate for use on a document camera

·          produce a word processed document appropriate for use on a computer that is functioning through the videoconference system

·          produce a PowerPoint or Presentations document appropriate for use on a computer that is functioning through the videoconferenced system

·          use a web browser to increase font sizes of web pages for better visibility through the videoconference system

·          produce transparencies that will work with a videoconference document camera and/or traditional overhead projectors

Evidence of Instructional Materials Conducive to Viewing at Remote Sites

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Component C: Instructional Strategies

·          collaborative inquiry

·          learning styles

·          reflective thinking

·          technology enhancement

·          service learning

·          metacognitive strategies (inventory how students learn and provide strategies for improving)

·          active learning

·          interactive learning

·          appropriate assessment methods

·          multi-cultural enhancement

·          critical thinking

Descriptive Plan For Alternative Teaching Methods (other than lecture)

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Component D: Videoconference Course Planning for Remote Site Students

·          Syllabus course description, objectives, schedule (if different from on-site syllabus), e.g., testing dates for proctoring, instructor visit dates for adjusting equipment, student presentations for equipment training.  This information gives remote site facilitators and remote site students forewarning for preparation

·          Student participation, i.e., how will you determine attendance if students are out of camera range, or if they leave after class starts?

·          Student presentations, i.e., will students need to receive equipment training by facilitator for group presentations from remote site?

·          Activities/projects, i.e., will students need access to computer lab, library, bookstore, or other academic service?

·          Plan B, i.e., what to do if the remote site is disconnected from the sending site.  (Please see Request to Videotape Class Form for an example of Plan B).

·           Plan C, i.e., what to do if all classes are not meeting due to weather or technical problems.  Consider posting announcements on web site or Blackboard.

·          Any technology requirements, i.e., software/ hardware that is content specific and not on remote site computer (for reverse teaching or student presentations).

·          Remote site access.  There is no standard academic calendar for universities in Oklahoma.  If we have different dates for breaks/holidays, the remote site must provide access to facilities that NSU students need.  Please specify any special activity dates.

·          ADA requirements. Specify methods, if different from on-site students, i.e., Blackboard is Section 508 compliant.  Section 508 is federal legislation of electronic accessibility for the disabled.

·          Weather/disaster information. Specify alternative method of communication if remote site is out of range of radio/tv announcements.

·          Course evaluation information. Remote site students use a different instrument for course evaluation.  The sending location is considered F2F, therefore, students use standard course evaluation instrument.

·          Instructor contact information. Alternative methods, i.e., e-mail, telephone, fax.

·          alternative delivery plan for material and delivery of instruction. Turn-around time.

Form Completed From Center for Teaching and Learning

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