CRITERIA FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ONLINE PROGRAMS

The concept of ‘quality’ in online education can be elusive and complex. Nevertheless, UNT Dallas continue to seek out ideal learning environments and share effective practices for advancing quality. Through a collaborative effort of several dozen seasoned online educators, the 2014 OLC Scorecard continues to advance the field, simplifying the steps needed to identify, measure and quantify elements of quality within an online education program. As an Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Institutional member our faculty and administrators learn how to apply Quality Scorecard metrics, uncover and evaluate quality indicators in key categories, and consider thoughtful recommendations for implementation. Categories Include:

  • Institutional Support
  • Technology Support
  • Course Development / Instructional Design
  • Course Structure
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Social and Student Engagement
  • Student Support
  • Evaluations & Assessment

 

By using the OLC Scorecard we can determine strengths and weaknesses of our programs, and initiate planning efforts towards areas of improvement. It can also be used to demonstrate elements of quality within the program, as well as an overall level of quality, to higher education accrediting bodies.

OLC Quality Scorecard 2014: