NAV
What is the importance of clear navigation in an online course?
It helps students find materials and resources easily, reducing confusion and frustration.
What key information should be included in every course syllabus?
Course objectives, grading policy, instructor contact info, and schedule are all acceptable answers.
What does “alignment” mean in course design?
Ensuring objectives, activities, and assessments all support each other.
Name one way to increase student engagement in an online course.
Use discussion boards, interactive activities, or real-world examples.
Why is it important to keep the gradebook updated?
To provide students with timely feedback on their progress.
Name one common navigation element that should be consistent throughout the course.
"Start Here" learning module and welcome video are acceptable answers.
What should be included in your course schedule//outline?
Weeks, topics, assignments, and course learning outcomes all in a table format.
Name one principle of good course design.
Use clear learning objectives, multiple types of assessment, and weekly modules are acceptable answers.
Where should you place your synchronous sessions in your web-based course?
What syllabus item should match the gradebook?
CS-7 Course Grading Policy/Schema
Name one module of the online template available in every course automatically.
Start Here, Help For Students, Instructor Resources, and Program Resources are all acceptable answers.
Name one way to make a syllabus more student-friendly.
Use clear, concise language and organize sections with headings.
Where do you place your first week attendance assignment?
Located inside the first weekly module containing coursework.
What is one strategy to encourage peer-to-peer interaction?
Group projects, peer reviews, or collaborative discussion prompts.
Name one way to make gradebook feedback more meaningful.
Include comments or suggestions for improvement.
What is one way to make navigation accessible to all students?
Use clear labels, provide alternative text for images, and ensure keyboard accessibility are all acceptable answers (others upon discretion of instructor).
What role does the syllabus play in setting student expectations?
It provides a roadmap for the course and clarifies what students need to do to succeed.
What is name of the accessibility tool we use in Blackboard to support CD5?
How can timely feedback influence engagement?
It keeps students motivated and helps them improve.
What feature in a gradebook can help students track their overall progress?
Set up overall grade, weighted categories, due dates, and progress tracking are all acceptable answers.
Describe how a poorly designed navigation system can impact student success.
It can cause students to miss assignments, feel overwhelmed, and/or disengage from the course...leading to a dropped, withdrawn, and/or incomplete status.
How can a syllabus support accessibility?
Provide it in multiple formats (PDF, HTML), use accessible fonts, and include contact info for accommodations.
What is the term for a license that allows creators to give permission up front for certain uses of their work?
Creative Commons License
What is one opportunity to encourage student to content interaction?
Readings, Videos, Test/Quiz/Exam, Multimedia provided by the instructor, External resources (links to articles and readings online), and Recorded lectures are all acceptable answers.
How can gradebook transparency impact student trust and motivation?
Clear and fair grading helps students understand expectations and feel confident in their assessments.