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The 7 Principals of Quality Matters Rubrics
Principle 1: Good practice encourages contact between students and faculty.
Frequent and timely student-faculty contact is the most important factor in student
motivation and involvement, particularly in a distance education environment. Evidence
of faculty concern helps students get through challenging situations and inspires them to
persevere. Knowing a few faculty members well enhances students' intellectual
commitment and encourages them to think about their own values and future plans.
Examples of evidence to look for:
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A "welcome message" is provided at the beginning of the course that
encourages student-to-instructor contact for course-related discussions
or concerns.
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The instructor encourages and fosters a healthy exchange of ideas and
sharing of experiences among course participants.
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The instructor initiates contact with, or respond to, students on a regular
basis in order to establish a consistent online presence in the course
(and prior notice is given to students in the event that the instructor will
be unavailable for more than a few days, such as might be the case
during professional travel).
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A prominent announcement area is used to communicate important up-
to-date course information to students, such as reminders of impending
assignment due dates, curriculum changes, scheduled absences, etc.
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The instructor holds regular office hours, and by appointment, that are
mediated by technology (e.g., the telephone, chat areas, Adobe Connect
Pro) to accommodate distance students.
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Student inquiries are responded in a timely manner.
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The instructor provides students with interaction space for study groups,
"hall way conversations,” etc.
Where to look:
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Discussion forums
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Email messages
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Posted announcements
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Course syllabus
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Chat & Virtual Rooms
Resources:
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“What to do when opening a course” - https://
education.psu.edu/facdev/pg3
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“Using online icebreakers to promote student/teacher interaction” -
breakerjobaid.htm
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Adapted from Appendix C-5e: YCCD Peer Observation Form for Faculty Teaching, Penn State Peer Review & Fairmont State College
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