Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX Department of Mathematics Peer Math Online Course Review Rubric based on The Quality Matters Project (http://www.qmprogram.org/files/rubricstandards2008-200.pdf) Del Mar College the Peer Course Review Rubric for online classes (http://www.delmar.edu/distancelearning/pdf/ptid_review_rubric.pdf) Delivery platforms: Blackboard and MyMathLab Course: ID: Instructor: Course Overview and Introduction. The first contact with students is to be via Blackboard, redirecting them to Coursecompass MyMathLab (MML) with explanation of the process of registration in MML. Instructor s Points Maximum Points.2 Orientation with a statement introducing the student to the purpose of the course and to its components; MML and course orientation. Recommendation: Video Orientation with subtitles in Blackboard or MML / Written Orientation in MML / Face-to-face Orientation on campus for local students with written information in MML or Video. Additional Recommendation: Orientation Quizzes: Syllabus Quiz / Prerequisite Quiz in MML..3 The etiquette expectations for online discussions, email, and other forms of communication are stated clearly..4 The self-introduction by the instructor is appropriate and available online either in Blackboard or in MML. Instructor s contact information is stated clearly.. Students are asked to introduce themselves to the class. Recommendation: Students create their own Home Pages in MML / Students introduce themselves on the Discussion Board (MML).6 Minimum student preparation, and, if applicable, prerequisite knowledge in the discipline are clearly stated. Recommendation: Post the link to Lecture Videos
http://www.delmar.edu/math/mlc/mlc_lecturevide os.html; explain to student how to use the MML Study Plan to review the prerequisite objectives. Syllabus (recommendations) Assessment and Measurement Resources and Materials Learner Engagement.7 Minimum technical skills expected of the student are clearly stated. 2. Syllabus includes the following items:. Course Description (from the catalog). 2. Prerequisite skills. 3. Course Objectives/Purpose. 4. Technology Requirements.. Required Textbook, Software and Supplementary Materials. 6. Registration and Enrollment in a Course. 7. Handling Technical Difficulties. 8. Course Format. 9. Expectations of Student. 0. Grading Policy and Testing Procedures.. Grading Procedure. 2. Grading Scale. 3. Student Support Services/Tutoring. 4. Dropout Policy.. Statement for Special Services students. 2.2 Syllabus is available online on the Department Web Page and in MML. 3. Practice tests and reviews are included in the course. 3.2 The course grading policy is stated clearly in the Syllabus. 3.3 Recommended: Specific and descriptive criteria are provided for the evaluation of students work and participation. (Ex.: participation in Discussion Board) 3.4 The assignments are being automatically graded by MML in accordance with Grading Policy stated in Syllabus. 4. The instructional materials contribute to the achievement of the stated course and learning objectives. Recommendation: Lecture notes; Videos; Online Resources.. Clear standards are set for instructor responsiveness and availability (turn-around time for email, grade posting, etc.) Recommendation: Instructor has to respond to students within 24 hours except, weekends..2 The requirements for student interaction are
clearly articulated. Learner Support Accessibility 7. The course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support offered. Recommendation: - MML Technical support tel. number 800-677-6337 - Del Mar College Help Desk (technology support) helpdesk@delmar.edu Phone: (36) 698-2330 7.2 Course instructions articulate or link to an explanation of how the institution s academic support system can assist the student in effectively using the resources provided. Recommendation: - Del Mar College Math Learning Center http://www.delmar.edu/math/mlc/ (homework and test preparation help) - MML tutor center tel. number: 888-777-0463 7.3 Course instructions articulate or link to an explanation of how the institution s student support services can help students reach their educational goals. Recommendation: - Del Mar College Student Support Services http://www.delmar.edu/sthandbook/phone.php 8. The course incorporates ADA standards and reflects conformance with institutional policy regarding accessibility in online courses http://www.delmar.edu/policymanual/pmcurrent/ch7/ ch7.html#a7_8 8.2 Course pages and course materials provide equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content. Total Points To meet Del Mar College Mathematics Department review expectations a course must: Get 00 points out of. Rubric Approved: Antonio David Chair of Mathematics Department Date: