Build - The PLAID Criteria

PLAID (Peer-Led Analysis of Instructional Design) provides guidelines for strong Canvas courses. This module will address the following PLAID criteria: 

Course Design

• The course is easy to navigate. Students are able to figure out without difficulty where they need to go.

Content and Outcomes

• Learning outcomes are clearly stated, and focus on what the student/learner will be able to do.
• Learning outcomes and course activities are aligned
• Course content is presented using a variety of media resources such as video and audio. (Online, hybrid)

Communication and Interaction

• Course organization clearly identifies how the student can get started and proceed through the course.
• Instructor provides ground rules for interaction in the course.
• Instructor describes best contact methods and expected response time.
• Instructor clearly delineates the role the online environment will play in the total course.
• Course includes regular opportunities for interaction and communication between students and instructor.
• Course includes regular opportunities for interaction and communication among students.

For more information on the PLAID Rubric, and how it works, see the PLAID page on the Instructional Design website.