Checklist for Meeting Online Course Quality Essentials Standard 8
Course Technology
8.1 Course uses the institutionally supported learning management system.
8.2 Course includes a pre-course technology checklist and online readiness quiz. 8.3 Course includes step-by-step guides or tutorials for all required technologies. 8.4 Course includes explicit guidelines for using generative AI.Active Learning: Active learning occurs when learners engage by "doing" something, such as discovering, processing, or applying concepts and information.
Choosing Course Technologes
- Ensure course activities and content are delivered within NIU’s supported learning management system (8.1)
- Provide learners with a pre-course technology checklist and an online readiness quiz to prepare them for success (8.2)
- Include detailed step-by-step guides, tutorials, or links to resources for using all required technologies (8.3)
- Clearly articulate expectations and guidelines for the use of generative AI tools in the course (8.4)
Tips (Recommended strategies to consider)
- Direct students to NIU’s technology support services for training on institutionally supported tools.
- Provide the technology checklist in multiple formats (e.g., downloadable PDF and an interactive LMS page).
- Incorporate short video tutorials demonstrating how to use key tools and technologies.
- Establish clear boundaries for acceptable use of generative AI (e.g., citation requirements, appropriate contexts for use).
- Periodically review and update guides and tutorials to reflect new versions of tools and institutional policies.
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Developed by the Northern Illinois University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning in collaboration with AI | Adapted from New Mexico State University | Revised 9/30/2025
