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Specify Course Goals, Objectives, Expectations, and Policies - Promising Practices

Module by: Keith Restine. E-mail the author

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Summary: This module provides information on specific course elements found in successful distance courses. Although many of these elements appear in the standard TWU syllabus, providing a section within the course increases the liklihood that students can easily access the information.

What to Do

Effective distance educators provide information within the course on course goals, class objectives, expectations, structure, and related course/ departmental/ University policies.

How to Do It

Many of the following elements also appear in the standard syllabus at TWU. Since online learners often scan for information, we recommend copying these elements into a special section of the course for policies. This makes it easier for students to locate information and provides added documentation for the instructor.

Course Policies

  • Course name and overview
  • Course goals
  • Learning objectives for each class
  • Course materials and/or textbooks
  • Grading policies
  • Academic Integrity policy and related information
  • ADA policy and information
  • Guidelines for student participation and collaboration

Guidelines for student participation and collaboration

  • Online communication policy
  • Assignment submission policy
  • Late policy
  • Netiquette guidelines

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