OLC Quality Scorecard Suite: OSCQR
Sufficiently Moderate Not
Action Plan
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3. DESIGN AND LAYOUT
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A logical, consistent, and uncluttered layout is established. The course is easy to
navigate (consistent color scheme and icon layout, related content organized together,
self-evident titles).
Large blocks of information are divided into manageable sections with ample white
space around and between the blocks.
There is enough contrast between text and background for the content to be easily
viewed.
Instructions are provided and well written.
Course is free of grammatical and spelling errors.
Text is formatted with titles, headings, and other styles to enhance readability and
improve the structure of the document.
Flashing and blinking text are avoided.
A sans-serif font with a standard size of at least 12 pt is used.
When possible, information is displayed in a linear format instead of as a table.
Tables are accompanied by a title and summary description.
Table header rows and columns are assigned.
Slideshows use a predefined slide layout and include unique slide titles.
For all slideshows, there are simple, non-automatic transitions between slides.
4. CONTENT AND ACTIVITIES
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Course offers access to a variety of engaging resources that facilitate communication
and collaboration, deliver content, and support student learning and engagement.
Course provides activities for students to develop higher-order thinking and problem-
solving skills, such as critical reflection and analysis.
Course provides activities that emulate real world applications of the discipline, such as
experiential learning, case studies, and problem-based activities.
Where available, Open Educational Resources, free, or low cost materials are used.
Course materials and resources include copyright and licensing status, clearly stating
permission to share where applicable.
Text content is available in an easily accessed format, preferably HTML. All text
content is readable by assistive technology, including a PDF or any text contained in a
image.
A text equivalent for every non-text element is provided ("alt" tags, captions,
transcripts, etc.).
Text, graphics, and images are understandable when viewed without color. Text should
be used as a primary method for delivering information.
Hyperlink text is descriptive and makes sense when out of context (avoid using "click
here").
