{"id":1049,"date":"2021-08-13T14:57:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T18:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/teachingresources\/?page_id=1049"},"modified":"2025-12-04T09:23:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:23:40","slug":"cu-indicators-of-quality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/cu-indicators-of-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"CU Indicators of Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        CU Indicators of Quality\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-xl mx-auto overflow-hidden bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg cu-stackedlist cu-component not-contained not-prose\">\n    <h2 class=\"px-6 py-4 text-base font-semibold border-b rounded-t-lg md:text-xl bg-gray-50 text-cu-black-800\">\n        Table of Contents\n    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid cu-scrollto cu-stackedlist--toc cu-stackedlist--1 md:grid-cols-1\">\n            <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The checklist below includes indicators of quality for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#course4\">Course Overview Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#objective2\">Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#assessment1\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#instruct3\">Instructional Materials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#tech5\">Course Technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#learn5\">Learner Engagement and Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#access1\">Accessibility and Usability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#course6\">Course Facilitation<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">| <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/Indicators-of-quality-checklist.pdf\">Printable PDF checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3> <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CU Indicators of Quality Checklist<\/strong><\/h3> <p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a id=\"course4\"><\/a>Course Overview Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>NO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 Instructions make clear how to get started and where to find various course components.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Course and\/or institutional policies with which the learner is expected to comply are clearly stated, or a link to current policies is provided.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 The purpose of the course is clearly stated.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The structure of the course is clearly explained.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;A clear course schedule is available (either on the course schedule or in the course).<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/students\/using-the-calendar\/\">\u2192How to use the Brightspace calendar<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;A self-introduction by the instructor is available online.<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/capture\/embed-media-into-brightspace\/\">\u2192How to embed video introductions in Brightspace<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Learners are encouraged to introduce themselves.<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/creating-discussions\/\">\u2192How to create a discussion forum in Brightspace<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Communication Channels (student-teacher, student-student, etc.) are available and the expectations for communication are explained.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Syllabus\/course outline is easily found and downloadable. There is verification (discussion, quiz, assignment) wherein students can demonstrate that they comprehend the course requirements.<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/adding-files-your-course-outline\/\">\u2192How to upload a Syllabus in Brightspace<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Standards for academic integrity are clearly explained. Students can demonstrate that they comprehend academic integrity.<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/teachingresources\/new-faculty-members-and-contract-instructors\/preparing-to-teach-your-first-course-at-carleton\/#sect3.5\">Suggested language for communicating <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/teachingresources\/new-faculty-members-and-contract-instructors\/preparing-to-teach-your-first-course-at-carleton\/#sect3.5\">Academic Integrity Standards<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/senate\/wp-content\/uploads\/Academic-Integrity-Policy1.pdf\">\u2192Carleton&#8217;s Academic Integrity Policy<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 Online content and activities are fully aligned with printable PDFs (especially syllabus)<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/webservices\/2014\/making-accessible-documents-word-pdf\/\">\u2192How to create an accessible PDF document<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"objective2\"><\/a>Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Learners are introduced to the purpose and structure of the course.&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/teachingresources\/course-design\/course-design\/#sect1\">Course Design Overview<\/a> for more information on using the constructive alignment method to clearly define the purpose and structure of your course<\/em><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 Course learning outcomes are stated from the learner\u2019s perspective.<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/teachingresources\/course-design\/learning-outcomes\/#sect2\">\u2192How to write a learning outcome from the learner&#8217;s perspective<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"assessment1\"><\/a>Assessment<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 All assessment activities are clearly described. Submission process and requirements, as well as submission deadlines for graded activities are stated.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 The assessment instruments are described and suited to the learner work being assessed.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The instructor\u2019s plan for response time and feedback on assignments&nbsp;is clearly stated.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 Formative assessment and feedback (midterm or earlier) is included.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 Assessment activities align with stated learning outcomes.<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Course-Design-Handbook-2017.pdf\">constructively aligning assessments with learning outcomes<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Self-assessment and\/or reflection activities are incorporated into the course.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/experientialeducation\/types-of-reflections\/\">types of reflection activities<\/a> you can incorporate in your Brightspace course, including journals and e-portfolios.<\/em><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 The course grading policy and grade distribution is stated clearly.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3><strong><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"instruct3\"><\/a>Instructional Materials<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><strong><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><strong><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Both the purpose of instructional materials and how the materials are to be used for learning activities are clearly explained.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The distinction between required and optional materials is clearly explained.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;A variety of instructional materials&nbsp;is&nbsp;used in the course. All course materials are clearly presented.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The course engages students in active learning through an appropriate mix of student content, student-instructor, and student-student interaction.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"tech5\"><\/a>Course Technology<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Minimum technology requirements and a link to technical support are clearly stated.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>Include the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/its\/contact\/\">ITS Service Desk Contact Information<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/students\/\">Brightspace Student Support Site<\/a> on your course page<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/its\/help-centre\/faq-technical-specs-for-new-students\/\">\u2192Minimum Technical Requirements for Students<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The tools used in the course support learning objectives and competencies.&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/teaching-learning-and-pedagogy\/assessments-and-exams-considerations-for-change\/\">\u2192Formats and Tools for Online Assessment Activities<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The technologies chosen are supported by the University, and in such, Privacy and Security assessments have been conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>Supported educational technologies include <a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.carleton.ca\/\">Brightspace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/capture\/personal\/install-personal-capture\/\">Kaltura Capture<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/bigbluebutton-2\/\">BigBlueButton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cuportfolio.carleton.ca\/\">cuPortfolio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/its\/teams\/\">Microsoft Teams<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/zoom-at-carleton\/\">Zoom<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"learn5\"><\/a>Learner Engagement and Support<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Course instructions include a link to the institution\u2019s academic support services and resources that can help learners succeed in the course.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.carleton.ca\/academics\/?utm_source=Web&amp;utm_medium=Pillar_Home-Icon&amp;utm_campaign=Service_Pillars-Academics\">\u2192Student Support Services<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Learner support for technologies used in the course is available and described.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>Include support links for the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/its\/contact\/\">ITS Service Desk<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/students\/\">Brightspace Student Support<\/a> on your course page<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/itservicecatalogue\/help-desks\/\">\u2192Student Help Desk Information<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Learning activities foster levels and types of interaction that are appropriate to the course learning outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>See <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachinglearning\/assessments-and-final-exams-considerations-for-change\">Assessments and Exams: Considerations for Change<\/a> for more information on creating relevant assessments for meaningful engagement<\/em><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 The expectations for student interaction and progression are clearly stated.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;If applicable, the&nbsp;role of TAs&nbsp;are&nbsp;explicitly stated and TA contact information is provided.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>See <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachinglearning\/working-with-your-tas-online\/\">Working with your TAs Online<\/a> for more information about defining the role of your TAs<\/em><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"access1\"><\/a>Accessibility and Usability<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Course page is well organized, easy to navigate and includes a recognizable organization.&nbsp;<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/course-building-resources\/\">Course Design Templates<\/a> for an example of a Brightspace course page layout<\/em><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The distinction between required and optional materials is clearly explained.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;Videos recorded before course&nbsp;release are&nbsp;closed-captioned.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 PDF, Word and PPT files are web accessibility compliant<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/teachingresources\/accessibility\/#sect4\">\u2192How to create accessible documents (Word, PDF, and PowerPoint)<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 The course provides alternative means of access to course materials in formats that meet the needs of diverse learners.<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><p><\/p>\n<p><em>See Carleton&#8217;s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingresources\/teachingresources\/accessibility\/\"><em>Accessibility Resources for Instructors<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 Copyright clearances have been obtained where necessary.<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p><em>See <a href=\"https:\/\/library.carleton.ca\/copyright-carleton\">Copyright at Carleton<\/a> for more information<\/em><\/p><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 Web links are relevant and functional.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"course6\"><\/a>Course Facilitation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><td>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The instructor maintains a presence and interacts with students in a variety of ways throughout the course.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713&nbsp;The instructor sets and meets expectations for instructor responsiveness and availability (e.g. turn-around time for email and discussion forum postings, feedback on assignments, etc.)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 The instructor fosters a supportive learning environment for students.<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2713 Student feedback is collected and used to continually improve course 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