Online Course Design Checklists
Checklists for Meeting Quality Matters Standards
These checklists provide practical suggestions for faculty to follow in designing and developing quality online courses that meet NIU online course essentials and Quality Matters standards for online course design excellence.
- Standard 1 - Course Overview and Introduction
- Standard 2 - Learning Objectives (Competencies)
- Standard 3 - Assessment and Measurement
- Standard 4 - Instructional Materials
- Standard 5 - Learning Activities and Learner Interaction
- Standard 6 - Course Technology
- Standard 7 - Learner Support
- Standard 8 - Accessibility and Usability
Developed by the Northern Illinois University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning | Adapted from © 2014 New Mexico State University Board of Regents | Quality Matters https://www.qmprogram.org | Revised 10/2/2023
