OSU EECS Online Course Development Content Checklist

About This Course Page

• Add a course overview or welcome video (optional).
• Include Course Learning Objectives. *You must use the approved CLOs from CIM. No language can be modified without prior approval.
• Link the Start Here Syllabus page to the syllabus navigation.
• Provide a brief overview of topics, navigation, and expectations.
• List required textbooks or materials.
• Clearly outline all technology requirements (customize as needed).
• Specify software, hardware, equipment, and any testing requirements.
• List prerequisites skill expectations.

Syllabus Content

• Review the Syllabus Requirements from the Term 0 Checklist.
• Avoid placing private information on public syllabus pages.
• College of Engineering courses have public syllabus pages linked to Canvas.
• Do not include information such as private contact, TA contact, or any personal information that you would not want accessed outside of your course roster.
• Private information should be linked from the general syllabus page to the "Start Here - Instructor Information Á Communication Policy" page in the Start Here module.
• The Canvas Syllabus page has both required and optional recommended headers. You must utilize the approved structure of the syllabus page on Canvas to maintain uniformity and accessibility. You may remove any optional headings and content. You may add anything needed throughout the syllabus. Here are key areas to update:
• Course Introduction
• Where to Go for Help and Instructor Contact Information
• Course policies
• Ensure you have included an AI usage policy
• Students can print or save the Canvas version of your syllabus in the format of their choice. No additional PDF is needed.

Instructor Information, Office Hour Schedule, & Where to Go For Help! Page

• Verify and update pre-populated content for academic and non-academic support each term.
• Create a personalize presence. Add a welcome video, bio, office hours, and communication preferences. See the note above regarding syllabus privacy.
• Include links to Teams, Ed, Zoom, etc., if applicable.

Q&A Discussion Page

• Optional: Include a Q&A Canvas discussion page. Delete if not used.

Academic Integrity, Discussion Netiquette, and GenAI Use Page

• Policies on academic integrity, code usage, and citation requirements should be located in your syllabus.
  • Detailed or more complex AI Usage policies may be provided and linked within the syllabus page.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage policy - Be clear and specific regarding permissions, restrictions or limitations of AI usage in your classroom.
  • Customize with course-specific details if needed.
  • Have a mixed-use policy? List the AI usage expectation at the bottom of your assignment page(s). This will provide clear guidance for students on when AI usage may or may not be appropriate.

Accessibility Statements & Privacy Policies

• Include accessibility statements and privacy policies for all tools used in the course.

OSU Library Resources and Writing Center

• Verify pre-populated content and update as needed.

Sources Cited

• Check and update this page for accuracy.

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Overview Pages

• Brief introduction to the week's content.
• Module-Level Learning Objectives (specific and measurable). Visit Term 0 admin checklist for assistance on creating MLO language
• Summary of Exploration/Learn pages.
• Tasks for the week.

Exploration/Learn Pages

• Provide diverse content types (e.g., text, video, interactive practice).
• Limit page content to 3–4 scrolls of the page. Use additional Exploration pages if necessary.
• Include optional resources.

Assessments, Assignments, and Discussions

• Align assignments with the course schedule.
• Provide clear and detailed grading rubrics.
• CTL has a great example of a rubric for written assignments.
• Ecampus Best Practices: Rubrics Markers of Quality.
• Use consistent structure for assignments, including:
• Introduction
• Instructions
• Link resources (if applicable)
• "What to turn in" section
• Time estimation for completion (eg. this assignment should take one hour)
• Clear grading criteria supported by the rubric
• Identify which Course and Module Learning Objective(s) the assesment meets on your mapping document and on the assessment page.

Conclusion Pages

• Recap key takeaways.
• Reiterate tasks/assignments or any deliverables expecting during the module.
• Connect to the next module.

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• Provide an overview and schedule for the final exam or project.
• Include clear instructions, any proctoring details, applicable due dates, restrictions or exceptions to late policies, and covered materials.

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