ONLINE COURSE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROPOSAL FORM & GUIDELINES

______Faculty Member Preparing Proposal Date (Printed name and signature)

______Department Chair Department (Printed name and signature

______Dean College

Name of Course and Course No.______

Approved by University Curriculum Committee ______Yes ______No

First Semester Course Will Be Scheduled: ______One requirement for eligibility for new online course development grants being offered in Spring 2011 is adherence to the following schedule and submission of the following deliverables. Grant payment will be dependent on adherence to this schedule and on online course design and development approval by the Columbus State University Distance Learning Committee as described below.

The following schedule and submission processes have been created to promote quality and consistency across online courses offered at Columbus State University. Online courses at Columbus State University should:

 Employ best practices for online course design and delivery based on research

 Model a consistent look and feel with content organized by learning modules

To address these criteria, Distance Learning Design & Delivery (DLDD) has developed a CougarView template as a starting point for course design. The template has a pre-designed structure that expedites course development and embodies pedagogical best practices for online courses. The template also provides a consistent overall look and feel for students. We highly recommend that you use this template in your course design.

1. February 10 – March 4: Review the Addressing Quality Matters Rubric Standards through DLDD-CSU Services, Tools and Resources document and embedded links which have been selected to help you address the Standards of the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric. The document maps key services, tools and resources provided by Distance Learning Design & Delivery (DLDD) and Columbus State University (CSU) to QM Rubric Standards. Note that additional resources to help meet QM Rubric Standards are provided in the Resources section of the DLDD web site at http://dl.columbusstate.edu/resources.php.

Consider attending a CougarView Template Workshop to be scheduled in late February, 2011.

2. March 7-18: Submit your QM action plan along with requisite grant forms to the Distance Learning Committee Chairperson, Jackie Radebaugh ([email protected]). Your plan needs to clearly specify how you will address each of the Standards of the QM Rubric. Your plan should describe in detail how you will utilize key DLDD-CSU services, tools and resources in the design, development and delivery of your new online course.

3. March 28-April 8: Schedule an online course design and development initial meeting consultation with DLDD staff. Contact information is provided at: http://dl.columbusstate.edu/staff.php. Marty Westrick and Wayne Slabon will review your QM action plan and provide you with design and development recommendations. You will also be given a sandbox area in CougarVIEW for course development. Note that your first two course modules, a course overview/introduction module and a first unit of instruction module, need to be fully developed for presentation between May 23 and June 3. The CougarView template available from DLDD can greatly assist you in developing the first module.

4. April 18-29: Schedule an online course design and development checkpoint 1 consultation meeting with DLDD staff.

5. May 9-20: Schedule an online course design and development checkpoint 2 consultation meeting with DLDD staff.

6. May 23-June 3: Advise the Distance Learning Committee Chairperson, Jackie Radebaugh ([email protected]) that you have completed development of your first two course modules and would like to schedule a presentation. For scheduling purposes, please provide a few date and time options. The Distance Learning Committee Chairperson will then notify you of a suitable presentation date/time. You will present your first two course modules to the Distance Learning Committee for consideration with the QM Rubric as the instrument for online course design and development evaluation.

This presentation will allow you to receive and give peer-to-peer feedback. For instructors not on campus during this time, a Wimba session may be scheduled for the presentation.

7. June 7: Notifications will be sent to candidates of online course design and development acceptance or the specification of necessary revisions before approval can be granted. If course revisions are necessary, you will have two weeks, until June 21, to make and present the requisite revisions to the Distance Learning Committee Chair and still be eligible for June 2011 grant fund disbursement. If you are unable to make the requisite revisions by the June 21 deadline, you will no longer be eligible for June 2011 funds disbursement. However, you may continue working on your course design and development and re-submit for future grant consideration, predicated on grant funding availability.

If you should have any questions, please contact the Distance Learning Committee Chairperson, Jackie Radebaugh, at 706.565.3555 or [email protected]. Addressing Quality Matters Rubric Standards through DLDD-CSU Services, Tools and Resources

Quality Matters Rubric Standards DLDD-CSU Services, Tools & Resources Course Overview/Intro DLDD Consultation Services  Get started instructions DLDD Template  Course purpose /components statement DLDD Workshops  Etiquette Instructional Technology Guides/Tutorials  Instructor self-introduction  Snagit annotated images  Student introductions  Camtasia, Captivate, Jing, Tegrity,  Prerequisite domain knowledge or Wimba demonstrations  Minimum tech skills expected DLDD Site Resources:  Icebreaker Overview  Icebreaker Techniques Learning Objectives DLDD Consultation Services  Measurable course outcomes DLDD Site Resources:  Module/unit objectives are measurable and  Bloom's Taxonomy consistent w/course objectives  Bloom's Revised Taxonomy  Clearly stated from students’ perspective  Revised Taxonomy Article  Clearly stated instructions for accomplishing  Learning Objectives objectives  Learning Objectives  Appropriate for course level Assessment & Measurement DLDD Consultation Services  Assessments measure objectives and align with DLDD Site Resources: course activities and resources  Assessment  Course grading policy clearly stated  Course Alignment  Evaluation criteria for participation and  Discussion Board Rubric deliverables provided  Discussion Board Rubric  Sequenced, varied, and content-appropriate DLDD Workshops assessment instruments Instructional Technology Guides/Tutorials  Practice assignments w/timely feedback  CougarVIEW assessments  Respondus assessment creator  StudyMate gaming reinforcement Resources & Materials DLDD Consultation Services  Contribute to course/unit objectives DLDD Workshops  Clearly explained relationship of course materials- Instructional Technology Guides/Tutorials learning activities  Tegrity lecture capture  Materials are of sufficient breadth, depth, and  Wimba virtual classroom currency  Snagit annotated images  Appropriately cited resources/materials  Camtasia demonstrations and lecture capture  Captivate demonstrations, simulations, and branching LMS integration of additional resources (e.g., third-party materials) CSU Distance Learning Library Resources Quality Matters Rubric Standards DLDD-CSU Services, Tools & Resources Learner Engagement DLDD Consultation Services  Activities promote achievement of objectives DLDD Workshops  Activities foster interaction (I-S, C-S, S-S)  Wimba virtual classroom  Clear standards for responsiveness  Tegrity presentations (Student)  Clear requirements for interaction DLDD Site Resources  Principles of Instruction  Instructional Strategies  Collaborative Learning Strategies  Collaborative Problem Solving  Discussion Board Tips  Discussion Board Rubrics  Facilitating Online Discussions  Facilitator Strategies for Problem- based learning  Learning Activities  Problem Based Learning Course Technology DLDD Consultation Services  Appropriately deliver content and support DLDD Workshops objectives Instructional Technology Guides/Tutorials  Support engagement and guide active learning  CougarVIEW tools  Logical, consistent, and efficient navigation  Tegrity lecture capture  Readily accessible  Wimba virtual classroom  Course components compatible w/current delivery  Snagit annotated images modes  Camtasia demonstrations  Easily understood and sufficient instructions on  Captivate simulations/branching accessing resources  CougarVIEW assessments  Course design takes full advantage of tools  Respondus assessment creator  StudyMate gaming reinforcement Tools to Promote Learning Outcomes Learner Support DLDD Consultation Services  Tech support clearly articulated DLDD Template  Academic support resources explained CSU Student Help Desk  Student support services explained USG Online Support Center  Research, writing, tech resources provided DLDD Site Resources  Online Student Success Characteristics  SmarterMeasure CSU Resources for Writers CSU Online Writing Consultation CSU Distance Learning Library Resources Accessibility DLDD Consultation Services  Incorporates ADA standards and institutional DLDD Site Resources policy re: accessibility  CSU Disability Services  Alternatives to auditory and visual content  CSU ADA 504 Syllabus Statement  Self-describing, meaningful links  Accessible Design Guidelines  Ensures screen readability  Universal Access Resources