RODP Course Improvement Plan

RODP Course Improvement Plan
To be completed by Course Developer of Record as determined by Local Institution RODP Curriculum Committee Representative

Purpose of this form: The RODP Course Improvement Plan provides the course developer with the opportunity to continually improve the effectiveness of the course. Please complete the form below by indicating changes which should be made to improve the course, student performance, and instructor effectiveness. NOTE: You should print out and discuss this form and your improvement plan with your department chair or dean and with your institution's RODP Curriculum Committee representative before submitting online.
Name:
E-mail Address:
Phone Number:
Institution:
Developer Status:	Yes - original course developer No - not original course developer
Employment Status:	Full-time, tenured Full-time, tenure track Full-time, non-tenure track Part-time, adjunct instructor
Course Title:
Course Rubric: (prefix & number)
Date Improvements to be Implemented: (semester & year)
Number of semesters teaching this RODP course online:
Number of semesters teaching this same course in a traditional face-to-face class:
Last time taught online in RODP: (semester & year)
I am interested in contributing parts of my course to a TBR/RODP Learning Object Repository:	Yes Possibly, please contact me. No - not original course developer
Required Elements: Please indicate below the status of the specified elements that are required within each RODP course.
Required Element	Element Status	Explanation and/or Comment
RODP Template	Yes No Other - see comment
Compliance with ADA/Accessibility guidelines as covered by section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998.	Yes No Other - see comment
Appropriate use of the Virtual Library	Yes No Other - see comment
Have researched available learning objects via the Merlot web site and have incorporated as appropriate	Yes No Other - see comment
Improvement(s) in Course Content: (please identify at least one)
Content Element Examples: Additional unit devoted to election of 2004, revised course due to new software, etc.	Description of Need Examples: New information available in field of study needs to be included.	Improvement Plan Examples: Deleted unit on ..., added module on..., revised unit on....


Additional comments about course content: (optional)
Improvement(s) in Teaching Methods: (please identify at least one)
Teaching Element Examples: Incorporate multimedia, grading rubric for discussions, address multiple learning styles, etc.	Description of Need Examples: Evaluations indicted uncertainty as to how participation was evaluated. Desire to embed speech for auditory learners.	Improvement Plan Examples: Develop and incorporate rubric for grading discussion postings and other participation. Use Wimba Voice Board for oral communication.


Additional comments about teaching methods: (optional)
Improvement(s) in Community Building: (please identify at least one)
Community Building Element Examples: Incorporate small group discussions, group projects.	Description of Need Examples: Past experience has indicated a lack of frequency and/or depth of understanding in discussion postings.	Improvement Plan Examples: Incorporate small group discussion topics, incorporate blogs, implement new ice-breaker activity at beginning of semester.


Additional comments about community building: (optional)
Improvement(s) in Student Performance: (please identify at least one)
Student Performance Element Examples: Revised evaluation procedures, student-teacher interaction, time-on-task.	Description of Need Examples: Analysis of student tracking indicates sporadic course access, excessive reliance on objective testing.	Improvement Plan Examples: Develop and incorporate specific parameters for graded student participation, implement alternative assessment method.


Additional comments about student performance: (optional)
Comparison of Online to Traditional Course: Please indicate below how this course compares to your on-ground course experience in regard to student performance. For any items for which there is a disparity, please comment on the action plan to mitigate this disparity.
Course Element	General Equivalence	Explanation and Actions Plan
Overall course objectives	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Overall student mastery of knowledge and skills	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Textbook reading requirement and other required reading	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Assignments required	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Deadlines, due dates, and other time-on-task requirements	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Course Element	General Equivalence	Explanation and Actions Plan
Grading rubric for tests, projects, and/or presentations	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
End-of-term grade distribution	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Frequency and quality of student-instructor interaction	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Frequency and quality of student-student interaction and cooperation	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Small group projects and assignments	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Course Element	General Equivalence	Explanation and Actions Plan
Withdrawal/drop rate	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Use of Internet resources	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Multimedia use for presentations	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Stated commitment to promptness of instructor feedback on graded assignments	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Stated commitment of availability to students for academic counseling	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Overall course academic rigor	Yes, generally equivalent No, not equivalent No experience in both formats
Campus Level Review:
RODP Course Improvement Plan reviewed by Department Chair, Dean, or other academic supervisor	Yes No	Name: E-Mail:
RODP Course Improvement Plan reviewed by institutional representative to the RODP Curriculum Committee	Yes No	Name: E-Mail:

Thank you for your commitment to academic excellence in your course and in the RODP. A copy of this form will be retained in the RODP central office files and will be forwarded to you via e-mail. You may also wish to print a copy now.