TEACHING ONLINE
Hostos Online Course Development Guidelines
The Hostos Online Course Development Guidelines provide a framework for creating effective and engaging online learning experiences that meet quality standards, promote student learning and success, and enhance the overall educational experience for students. To meet the needs of Hostos faculty, the guidelines provide a set of best practices aligned with the approaches from several sources that bridge institutional policies and industry best practices, namely California State University (CSU) guidelines for online learning, California State University, Chico guidelines for online learning, Quality Matters, emphasizing the guidelines developed by The SUNY Online Course Quality Review Rubric (OSCQR). OSCQR is a widely recognized and respected resource for evaluating and improving the quality of online courses underscoring the learner-centered approach.
The Hostos online learning guidelines will be continuously adapted to address the changes in the field infused by a variety of teaching modalities and AI enhancements, assuring that online courses meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness in the rapidly evolving educational landscape.
The Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of Educational Technology, and the Office of Academic Affairs at Hostos...
Defining Expectations
COURSE COMPONENTS
Defining Expectations
✅ Course description | Course objectives
✅ Contact information for faculty
✅ Course syllabus
✅ Textbooks and requirements
✅ Online participation policy
COURSE COMPONENTS
Assessment & Feedback
✅ Online assessments
✅ Grading criteria
✅ Tools to ensure academic integrity
✅ The Grade Center
✅ Feedback, surveys, and polls
Assessment & Feedback
Course Design & Environment
COURSE COMPONENTS
Course Design & Environment
✅ Course timeline and schedule
✅ Learning Units
✅ Multimedia elements
✅ Accessibility of content
✅ Course navigation
COURSE COMPONENTS
Interaction & Engagement
✅ Netiquette
✅ Instructor presence
✅ Announcements
✅ Student collaboration tools
✅ Student engagement
Interaction & Engagement
Resources & Support
COURSE COMPONENTS
Resources & Support
✅ College-wide policies/statements
✅ General support section
✅ Course specific support section
✅ Minimum technology requirements
