MEDT 7472 Online course review instrument

Adapted from University of West Georgia 5-Star Online Course Review and National Standards for Quality Online
Course : Child Nutrition and Cooking
Grade Level:
Teacher(s) of Course: Maya Adam
Date of Review:
Reviewer: Jennifer Leigh-Ann Danley

16-Jun-16

Rating Scale
0 Absent - component is missing
1 Unsatisfactory - needs significant improvement
2 Somewhat satisfactory - needs targeted improvements
3 Satisfactory - discretionary improvement needed
4 Very Satisfactory - no improvement needed
Standard A: Introduction and Information

A1

A2
A3

A4

The goals and objectives clearly state what the participants will know or be able to do at the
end of the course. The goals and objectives are measurable in multiple ways, and are aligned
to National/State standards
The course content and assignments are of sufficient rigor, depth and breadth to teach the
standards being addressed.
Students are encouraged to introduce themselves to the class
The course syllabus is easily located, and provides complete and clear information pertaining
to ALL of the following: course objectives, grading, instructor contact information, required
materials, the nature of distance learning, and honesty policies ensuring the integrity of student
work.

A5

Course requirements are consistent with course goals, are representative of the scope of the
course and are clearly stated.

A6

Information is provided to students, parents and mentors on how to communicate with the
online instructor and course provider.

A7

A8

A9

A10

Minimum technology requirements and prerequisite technology skills are clearly stated.
Expectations for academic integrity, use of copyrighted materials, plagiarism and netiquette
(Internet etiquette) regarding lesson activities, discussions, and e-mail communications are
clearly stated.
The instructor provides a biography/photograph, a welcome message, and an appropriate selfintroduction which presents the instructor as approachable and engaged.

Privacy policies are clearly stated.

Content Notes
Seeing as this is a course for indivual bettermet and not for a certificate, I'm not sure that what was missing above is required,
add the missing information above in order to comply with this standard.

Seeing as this is a course for indivual bettermet and not for a certificate, I'm not sure that what was missing above is required,
add the missing information above in order to comply with this standard.

Standard B: Instructional Design

Course design reflects a clear understanding of all students needs and incorporates varied
B1
ways to learn and master the curriculum.

B2

B3

The course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence. Each unit and
lesson includes an overview describing objectives, activities, assignments, assessments, and
resources to provide multiple learning opportunities for students to master the content.

The course instruction includes activities that engage students in active learning.

B4

The course and course instructor provide students with multiple learning paths, based on
student needs that engage students in a variety of ways.

B5

The course provides opportunities for students to engage in higher-order thinking, critical
reasoning activities and thinking in increasingly complex ways.

B6

Readability levels, written language assignments and mathematical requirements are

appropriate for the course content and grade-level expectations.

B7

B8

B9

B10

B11

The course design provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student interaction,

including opportunities for timely and frequent feedback about student progress.

The course design includes explicit communication/activities (both before and during the first
week of the course) that confirms whether students are engaged and are progressing through
the course. The instructor will follow program guidelines to address non-responsive students.

The course provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student and student-student

interaction to foster mastery and application of the material.

Each activity and assignment is well-written, providing students with a clear understanding of
what is expected and how they should submit their work.

Students have access to resources that enrich the course content.

Instructional Design Notes

Although this is an individual course, perhaps there should be a way to contact other studetns who are currently enrooled in the
perhaps there can be some way to contace the Food & Nutrition department for help if it is needed. I also feel that perhaps ins
a recipe or vedeo of them preparing a wholesome and nutritious meal for their family.

Standard C: Student Assessment

Student evaluation strategies are consistent with course goals and objectives, are
representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated.
C1

C2

The course structure includes adequate and appropriate methods and procedures to assess
students mastery of content.

C3

Ongoing, varied, and frequent assessments are conducted throughout the course to inform
instruction.

C4

Assessment strategies and tools make the student continuously aware of his / her progress in
class and mastery of the content.

C5

Assessment materials provide the instructor with the flexibility to assess students in a variety of
ways.

C6

The grading policy and practices are clear and easy to understand.

Student Assessment Notes

This again goes back the unilateral way of assessment. I think that the course could be more rigorous If there were more than
intended course objectives.

Standard D: Technology
Clear and consistent navigation is present throughout the course.
D1
D2
D3

The course is complete (does not have any section under construction).
All external links are functional

D4

Supplementary resources and links are available to students and are labeled as required or
optional.

D5

Rich media are provided in multiple formats for ease of use and access in order to address
diverse student needs.

D6

The course uses content-specific tools and software appropriately.

Technology Notes
In this area the course exceeded all requirements. There is nothing that the course could do to make it easier to navigate, unde

Assignment requirements (to be filled by Professor only) NOT APPLICABLE TO PROJECT 1 ANALYSIS
OF ONLINE COURSE

A syllabus that tells the students the objectives of the lesson and provides detailed and clear
instructions on how to complete the weeks activities and explains how the learners will be
evaluated. It also must include instructors contact information and office hours
The course is complete
At least two well-thought-out discussion topics pertaining to the lesson
Some type of pedagogically-sound project the student must complete pertaining to the lesson.
Some form of advanced technology on display. This might include a narrated PowerPoint
lecture, podcast, video or movie cast, interactive tutorial, etc.

Some form of assessment (quiz, rubric, checklist, etc).

The integration of the interactive tool (blog, wiki or digital storytelling) you chose in the Tools
for online engagement and communication discussion, with instructions on how to access and
the activities your students will develop.

Total points

Overall feedback
The course was directed to adults who are concerned about the nutrition of their family, specifically children. The course exami
decisions made by each family. The health risks associated with obesity in childhood are also discussed. The course had sever
successfully set out what it aimed to do. The content was relevant and interesting and the only suggestions for improvement I
multiple choice quizzes.

Quality Online

Score

3
0

The course clearly states what will be learned (Participants will learn what
constitutes a healthy diet for children and adults and how to prepare
Comments
simple, delicious foods aimed at inspiring a lifelong celebration of easy
home-cooked meals. This course will help prepare participants to be the
leading health providers, teachers and parents of the present and future.)
however they are not measured in multiple ways or aligned to state
standards.
There isn't much rigor in the course. I was able to score 100s on the
quizzes without watching all of the videos.
There is no need for students to introduce themselves because the class
is a self paced individual course.

While the syllabus is easily located and the course instructor is listed.
There is no instruction on the nature of distance learning, and honesty
policies ensuring the integrity of student work.

The course requirements are met through a series of quizzes on each of

the lessons throughout the week.

Although the course instructor is listed, there is no communication

information available.

There is no statement throughout the course that lists the minimum

technology requirements and prerequisite technology skills
Seeing as this course Is clearly for the betterment of the individual, there
are no expectations for academic integrity, use of copyrighted materials,
plagiarism and netiquette (Internet etiquette) regarding lesson activities,
discussions, and e-mail communications

4
The lecturer introduces herself and the course in an apprpriate manner.

missing above is required, However, in alignment with my own requirements, the course needs to

Score
4

Comments
The course reflecs the needs of any individual wanting to become more
aware of what is needed in their and their child's diet and is set up in a
way that would help the learner understand.

4
Yes, the course set up is clear and all activities, assignments and
assessments are there as opportunities for mastery.
3

All instruction was delivered via video. Although this does not necessarily
ralate to active learning, it was done in way that engaged the learned.

There was only one learning path for instruction and therefore different
needs could not be met.

No. The course was only assessed via multiple choice quizzes. There
was no higher order thinking processes needed.

4
Yes. All levels are appropriate for the course and content.
0
There was no need for apprpriate instructor- student interaction.

0
Again, there is no need for this in this type of course.
4
Yes. The course allows to
4

Yes. All requiremets and guidelines were clear and concise.

Yes. There are additional reseources provided to learn more about how to
cook for your children.

are currently enrooled in the course to use as a resource and since this is a Stanford course,
. I also feel that perhaps instead of only having the quizzes show mastery, the studetns could upload

Comments

Score
4

Yes. All of the course goals and objectives are clearly stated and the
assessment strategies meet them.

Yes. The structure includes methods and procedured that assess

students' mastery.

Although the assessments are ongoing and frequent. They are not varied
as they are all multiple choice tests.

Yes. In order to continue to the next lesson the student must earn a grade
of 80% or above.

2
4

No. Instructors can only measure students success in one way.

Yes. The grading poslicy and preoceure is clear.

ous If there were more than simple mulitple choice quizzes. However, the quizzes do measure the

Comments

Score
4
4
4
4
4
4

It is extremely easy to navigate through the whole of the course.

There is nothing missing from the course
All links were functional and fully working.
Yes. All resources and links are available and clearly marked.
Yes. All media was provided in multiple languages to address student
needs.
Yes. Al content tools and software was appropriate.

ake it easier to navigate, understand or functional.

Score

Comments

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feedback
children. The course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual
ussed. The course had several weaknesses as outlined by these standards, but I feel that the course
ggestions for improvement I would have would be for different forms of assessment other than