Copyright 2012 WIU April 2012 Description:
Western Illinois University will fund the development of new online courses. Typical funding will provide $5,000 per course using a team approach with the assistance of the Center for the Application of Information Technology (CAIT) and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research (CITR). Course development work must be completed by June 1, 2013 to receive payment.
Within this document you will find: Course development process Course development timeline Proposal requirements
Online course requirement checklist
Deadline for Submissions:
For this funding cycle, proposals for new course development will be accepted through June 30, 2012.
Submit Proposals to:
Dr. Richard Carter
Executive Director, School of Distance Learning, International Studies & Outreach
Horrabin Hall 6
Telephone: (309) 298-1929 Fax: (309) 298-2226 Email: [email protected]
Copyright 2012 WIU
Online Course Development Flowchart
Faculty member submits course development proposal, agrees to all requirements, and secures signatures.
Signed by Chair and Dean.
Proposal submitted to Dr. Richard Carter for review and approval.
Approved by Dr. Ken Hawkinson.
Select and announce online courses to be developed. Faculty notified.
Development Process Kick-off meeting scheduled to discuss best practices, process, and expectations.
Meeting conducted.
Faculty complete Best Practices in Teaching Online CITR cohort training.
Certificate of completion awarded.
Faculty meet with CAIT instructional design expert to analyze the course and create course scope/timeline.
Full schedule and scope of work completed.
Course is set-up, designed, and developed by faculty/CAIT. Midpoint review conducted.
Checklist signed off by CAIT/Dept. Chair
Upon checklist sign off, documentation sent to Dr. Carter to process faculty payment ($5000).
Faculty payment processed.
Faculty support and follow-up training is provided as needed.
CITR
Provide Use of Tools instructor training and provide ongoing support as needed. CAIT Provide ongoing course support (design aspects) as needed. Course offered.
Copyright 2012 WIU
Online Course Development Timeline
Description
Duration
Disseminate proposal form and respond to
questions by faculty prior to submission. Collect
course proposals.
April 16 – June 30, 2012
Select and announce the courses (approved by
Selection Committee and Dr. Hawkinson) to be
developed. Notify applicants.
July 1 – August 1, 2012
Conduct Development Process Kick-off meeting
with all faculty selected to develop online
courses.
August 20 – August 31, 2012
Faculty completes CITR’s Best Practice in
Teaching Online training (dates tentative).
Sept. 4 – October 15, 2012
Faculty meet with CAIT to determine scope and
timelines for course development.
Sept, 4 – October 31, 2012
Design and develop online courses
(faculty/CAIT).
November 1, 2012 – May 31,
2013
Midpoint review – course development status.
March, 2013
Complete course hand-off meetings, checklist of
standards is approved and signed off on.
June 1 – June 30, 2013
Faculty payment is approved and processed
(must be prior to June 30, 2013).
Upon completion and sign off
of developed course.
CITR to provide follow-up training on Western
Online Tools.
As needed
Repeat online course development proposal
cycle (round 6) and select courses.
Proposal Requirements I. Course Information Copyright 2012 WIU Date of Submission: Applicant: ____________ ____________________________________ ____________________ _____________________________________________________ ________________________ __________________________________ ____________________________ ______________ _____________________________________________________ ________________________ __________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________ _______________ ______ ______ _______ _____ _____; _____ _____; _____ _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ____________ ___ ___ ___ ____ _________________________________________ ___ ___ _____________________ ___________
WIU ID Department/College: Phone: Email:
Co-Applicant (if applicable): WIU ID Department/College:
Phone: Email:
Is this currently an approved WIU academic course offering? Yes No Course prefix, number, and course title
Credit Hours
How is this course currently being offered?
Traditional Hybrid Print
Provide the number of students enrolled in the course in the last three semesters: Semester Number of students Semester Number of Students Semester Number of students
Projected course rotation:
Every Semester Fall Semesters Spring Semesters Summer Sessions Even/Odd Years Even Years Only Odd Years Only Other
This course will satisfy requirements for (check all that apply):
Degree Graduate Undergraduate General Education Categories
Copyright 2012 WIU
Please list any prerequisites for the proposed course as well as current modalities of instruction (online, traditional, hybrid, tele-course, etc)
Course Prerequisites _________________________ __________________________ _________________________ __________________________ _________________________ __________________________ _______________________ ________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________ Current Modalities of Instruction
Does this course have any cross listing with another department? Yes No If yes… Which department/course #
Copyright 2012 WIU
II. Justification/Curricular Fit
Please provide the following information about the proposed course:
1. Describe the course and attach the course syllabus including course objectives and assessment plan.
2. How does this course fit into a program and curriculum (i.e. Is it the last of a set of courses that would lead to a major or degree online?/ Is this the first of a set in a series of courses that will be converted to online format?)?
Copyright 2012 WIU
3. How does development of this course fit into the overall mission for the program or University and provide greater access to individuals who are time and location bound?
4. How do you envision the course educational objectives will be met when the course changes to an online modality?
Copyright 2012 WIU
5. Does the course meet any of the following priorities (please explain): Undergraduate course:
One general education requirement (WIU/IAI) Dual general education requirements (WIU/IAI)
General graduation requirement (FYE, WID, BGS Writing Course, Foreign Language/Global Issue)
Upper division course requirement Satisfy a minor available online More than one minor available online Graduate course:
Required graduate course (core or exit)
Required graduate course (core or exit) that serves more than one program Required certificate course
Required certificate course that is used for more than one certificate
Focus, depth, directed elective, or area of specialization course for a graduate program
Focus, depth, directed elective or area of specialization course that is used in more than one graduate program
Elective course that fulfills requirements for the graduate program or certificate Elective course that can be used in more than one degree or certificate program The course enables the program or certificate to be offered entirely online
Copyright 2012 WIU III. Online Background
Have you ever taken an online course? Yes _____ _____
_____ No
_____ Have you ever taught an online course?
Yes _____ _____ _____ _____ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ No Have you ever developed an online course? Yes No Have you ever completed any WesternOnline training? Yes No If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please explain:
IV. Agreement
Conditions for Course Development funding (must check all).
I agree to follow the online course development process and complete the course by June 1, 2013.
I will not be on sabbatical at any time during the course development process. I agree to attend the DL process kick-off meeting and complete the CITR Best Practices in Teaching Online training (see timeline).
I agree to work with CAIT to ensure online course requirements are met (see requirement checklist) prior to receiving payment in the amount of $5,000. I have read and will comply with Western Illinois University’s Intellectual Property Policy (http://wiu.edu/personnel/bot/regulations/2a.php).
Copyright 2012 WIU
______ I agree that integration of the publisher provided material can be supplemental but must fit within University policy and online course standards.
______________________________ _______________
___________________________ _______________
_______________________________ _________
_______________________________ _________
_______________________________ _________
Internal Office Processing:
Approved for development and funding _______ Approved for development when funding is available _____ Not Approved for development ______
Date______ Signature ___________________________________
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
Co -Applicant’s Signature: (if applicable)
Date:
I have reviewed the proposal and additional information and concur that the remuneration request for course completion is in line with WIU-UPI contractual language.
If course is cross listed with another department, both department chair signatures are required.
Department Chair’s Signature: Date:
Department Chair’s Signature: (if applicable)
Date:
Copyright 2012 WIU
Western Illinois University Online Course Requirement Checklist
The following items are required in WesternOnline courses developed with
distance learning funds from WIU. The courses must meet and support the
standards for University and accrediting policies and standards.
Course #:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Course Name:
Professor Name:
Course Syllabus/Overview: DESCRIPTIONPre-requisite and co-requisite course information is provided. Accessibility statement is provided with link to student assistance. All required course materials (books, software and media, etc.) are listed.
Grading policies, a schedule and a list of graded assessments and course activities are provided. Instructor feedback statement is clearly articulated.
Participation expectations are provided.
A link is provided on WIU’s Policy on Academic integrity
(http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php) as well as the instructor’s consequence statement of academic dishonesty.
A link to student rights and responsibilities is provided (http://www.wiu.edu/Provost/students/).
Learning objectives are clearly defined and measurable.
Technical requirements such as special software, browser or plug-in requirements unique to this course are clearly communicated
Course Home Page/Overview: DESCRIPTION
Heading is branded with course title, course number, department, and college.
Footer includes instructor contact information with office hours and email.
Copyright 2012 WIU
Course Content and Design, Delivery, and Assessment: DESCRIPTION
Course content fulfills course descriptions/goals/objectives. Content is clear and easy to understand and navigate.
Course content is grouped, modularized or clearly labeled to match the syllabus and/or course schedule.
To be
completed by faculty
Content is original work and not plagiarized. Content does not infringe on the copyrights of others, or their intellectual property and/or is properly cited.
_______________________________ Faculty signature
Instruction, assessments, and activities are aligned with the instructional objectives.
Instructional materials are presented in an organized manner, easy to access, and intuitive to students.
Course activities and assignments are structured for online access and electronic submission, using D2L tools whenever possible.
Student assignment/assessment requirements are clearly defined. Assessments and graded activities are consistent with the course syllabus and represent adequate and valid measures of student
achievement. Procedures and policies for online assessments, such as quizzes and exams, are clearly defined. This definition should include dates of accessibility and duration.
Course includes a variety of visual, textual, auditory, interactive and/or field activities to enhance student learning.
Course Communication: DESCRIPTION
Instructor is encouraged to communicate throughout the course with students using D2L tools, such as News or Discussions.
Private instructor-student communication (E-mail, Pager, DropBox/Quiz comments, etc.) is available.
Expected levels of communication and participation are clearly defined or a grading rubric is provided.
Appropriate group communication activities/tools are encouraged
Copyright 2012 WIU Other:
DESCRIPTION
Timeline, schedule or a course calendar are included reflecting due dates.
Course links students to WIU’s anonymous semester-end evaluation, or an alternative that is consistent with department criteria.
Course meets IITAA accessibility standards (CAIT can assist). Student grade book is set up and grades are set to be released in reasonable time. Individual grades are visible to students.
Course has been tested on multiple platforms and web browsers.
