Online Course Requirements Introduction

Who developed the Online Course Requirements (OCR)?
The OCR was developed by Sandhill’s faculty with significant experience in online teaching and learning.  

When will my course be reviewed?
All courses will be reviewed at least once every three years.  Additional reviews may be requested from your Department Chair or the Dean of Instruction.  Online Course Review Schedule.

What is the review process?
All online courses will be reviewed using the Online Course Requirements (OCR). A member of the eLearning Team will review your course to ensure all requirements are met.  The review process is also an opportunity for the DL Team to provide you with our customized instructional design services.

How do you identify online courses that need to be reviewed?
Each course taught online by a unique faculty member will be reviewed.  For example, if Kathy teaches PSY150-N01, PSY281-N01, and PSY281-N02 our DL Team would review Kathy’s PSY150 and one section of PSY281.

What happens after my course review?
This data will be used during the Planning and Research department’s non-intensive and intensive program review processes.

What instructional design services does the eLearning Team provide?
We are happy to assist you with any of your content development needs.  From developing a graphic syllabus to creating a responsive learning module, the DL Team is ready to get creative with you!  See below some examples of how our services can enhance your content:

Graphic Syllabus – Turn your syllabus into a fun, bright, and visually pleasing way to deliver required syllabus information (example from CIS111 – Basic PC Literacy).

Videos – Create epic video teasers, explanation videos, animations and more! (example video conveying the college’s mission).

Lecture Notes to Learning Module  – Take your lecture notes and create a clickable interface complete with audio and animation (example from EDU271 – Educational Technology)

Real World Learning Module – Use real world and relatable scenarios to introduce content (example from ACA115 Success & Study Skills).

Thinko (a twist on Plinko) – Create a game to help students check for understanding (example from template).

Infographic – Use graphics to visually represent information, data, or knowledge (example of DL services)