Index of PLAID Criteria
Content & Outcomes
Course description and any overarching theme are clearly stated.
Establishing and Evaluating Goals for Your Course
The course learning outcomes are measurable.
Establishing and Evaluating Goals for Your Course
Learning outcomes are clearly stated, and focus on what the student/learner will be able to do.
Establishing and Evaluating Goals for Your Course
Building the Structure in Canvas
Module/unit learning outcomes are measurable and consistent with the course-level outcomes.
Establishing and Evaluating Goals for Your Course
Learning outcomes and course activities are aligned.
Building the Structure in Canvas
Course grading structure is clear (e.g. number and value of assignments, quizzes, etc.).
Student has access to accurate grade to date.
Syllabus is readily accessible and clear and accurate; reflects course content.
Syllabus includes required elements (Highline College syllabus template - link temporarily unavailable).
Individual assignment rubrics/grading criteria articulate instructor's expectations.
Course content is presented using a variety of media resources such as video and audio.
Building the Structure in Canvas
Content -- Accessible, mobile ready
Course materials are provided in formats accessible via alternate means: e.g. videos are captioned, transcripts for audio, PDFs can be read by screen-readers, alternative text for images, etc.
Content -- Accessible, mobile ready
Course assignments and quizzes include instructions and requirements for submitting materials.
Course Design
The first page a student sees offers a clear sense of direction telling students how to get started in the course, such as a Start Here module.
The course is easy to navigate. Students are able to figure out without difficulty where they need to go.
Building the Structure in Canvas
Left navigation bar shows only the most essential information. All navigation links are essential to the course.
Content -- Accessible, mobile ready
Course contains how-to guides or other instructions to help students who may be new to Canvas.
Minimum technical skills and technology requirements expected of the learner are clearly stated, and path to technical support is identified.
Required technology, textbooks, and other resources purchased by students are responsibly chosen and reasonably priced.
Establishing and Evaluating Goals for Your Course
Building the Structure in Canvas
Content -- Accessible, mobile ready
The grading policy is transparent and easy to understand.
Course materials and activities are readable and usable on mobile phones and tablets.
Content -- Accessible, mobile ready
Course materials articulate or link to an explanation of how the institution’s student services and resources can help learners succeed and how learners can obtain them.
Course materials include a variety of media resources.
Communication & Interaction
Instructor provides ground rules for interaction in the course.
Building the Structure in Canvas
The tone and atmosphere of discussions are conducive to learning.
Instructor uses multiple methods to communicate with students, for example video, audio, other communication tools.
Content -- Accessible, mobile ready
Instructor describes best contact methods and expected response time.
Building the Structure in Canvas
Instructor introduces him/herself to students.
Course organization clearly identifies how the student can get started and proceed through the course.
Building the Structure in Canvas
Course includes opening activities to assess that students have logged in and have begun engaging the material.
Instructor clearly delineates the role the online environment will play in the total course.
Building the Structure in Canvas
Course includes regular opportunities for interaction and communication between students and instructor.
Building the Structure in Canvas
Course includes regular opportunities for interaction and communication among students.
Building the Structure in Canvas
All students receive regular, timely feedback about their performance.
Feedback provided is substantive: specific, measurable, attainable, results-oriented, and time-bound.
Course includes formative assessments periodically throughout the quarter.