DESIGNING AND TEACHING AN ONLINE COURSE

Introduction to the Peer Review of Courses

Why Do Other Universities Peer Review Courses?

• As a self-evaluation tool for faculty• As an instrument to assist in the redesign of

courses• As a tool to identify best practices in distance

education at their campus• As a means of recognizing faculty effort in

creating excellent online courses• As a recruitment and marketing tool

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What Might Peer Review Look Like?

• Faculty in same department review • Faculty in different departments, different colleges• Faculty at different colleges (within the university or

outside the university) • Faculty and/or business partners• Faculty and/or staff/students

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The Process

Process

Must Be:

Vetted by Faculty

Holistic Approach

NotWin/Lose

QualityEnhanceme

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Courses

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Does not judge faculty Not meant to be competitiveNot prescriptive

What it is NOT

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• Increased awareness of best practices1

• Insights to improve course2

• Provide guideline for development or redesign3

Advantages for Faculty

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Advantages for Students

More time on taskLess time being confused and frustrated Fewer needless “clicks”Enhanced student successIncreased student retentionIncreased student satisfaction

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Sitka’s Peer Review Process

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OVERVIEW OF THE PEER REVIEW PROCESS

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