Peer+Assessment-Observation+Guidelines+in+CUNY+Online+Program

**Peer Assessment -Observation Guidelines in CUNY Online Program**

Faculty who observe online instruction in this program use the following criteria as guidelines and preoare their reports using them.
__ Online BA Faculty Observation Criteria  __ __Content of Course Site__. • organize and present the course material • detailed syllabus that provides sequential mapping of activities- all important activities through the site • convey knowledge of and interest in the subject matter of the course • course site free of typographical, grammatical and other errors __Design of Course Site__. • different parts of the course form a coherent whole, with mechanisms for easy navigation • the course site attractive • the course banner clearly states the number and name of the course • the course design take full advantage of the features of Blackboard 8.0 __Presence and Responsiveness of Instructor__. • motivate and encourage student response and interaction (with the material, with each other, with the instructor) • provide detailed contact information • the instructor present on the course site on a regular basis • the instructor an active presence in discussions and in team projects (serving either a neutral or directive role) __Quality of Assignments and Evaluation__. • discussion questions and other assignments complex and interesting enough to engage students • assignments appropriate to the course focus and objectives • evidence of frequent, sustained student participation in course activities (or has the level of participation fallen off) • instructions and grading schemes for all assignments specified clearly • feedback is provided by the instructor in addition to grades


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