Quality Standards Sign-Off Form for BLENDED Courses
Statement of Purpose:
This “Quality Standards Sign-Off Form” is to be used to document and ensure that all BC BLENDED
courses (commissioned and non-commissioned) meet BC Quality Standards, and have been reviewed
and approved by all parties involved. Initials are needed in the designed space under each General
Standard.
BLENDED Course ID and Title _________________________________________________________
BLENDED Faculty Developer Name(s) ___________________________________________________
BLENDED Faculty Developer Signature(s) ____________________________________________
As faculty developer, by signing above, I agree that course development has been completed and the
course is ready for the final review by all the parties listed below. I agree to incorporate all feedback and
recommendations provided by the reviewers to further improve the course, in a timely fashion, in order for
the course to be approved and signed off.
Legends on Initials Needed:
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ID: Senior Instructional Designer
(Print Name: __________________________________)

DE: Discipline Expert(s)
(Print Name(s): ________________________________)
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EA: e-Learning Associate
(Print Name: __________________________________)
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AD: Associate Dean(s)
(Print Name(s): ________________________________)
1: Course Overview and Introduction
Yes
No
General Standard 1: The overall design of the course is made clear to the student at
the beginning of the course. Cat: Course Overview and Introduction
1.1 Instructions make clear how to get started and where to find various course
components. (QM 1.1)
1.2 Students are introduced to the purpose and structure of the course. The relationship
between f2f and online components is clearly explained. (QM 1.2)
1.3 Etiquette expectations (sometimes called “netiquette”) for online discussion, email and
other forms of communication are clearly stated. (QM 1.3)
1.4 Course and/or institutional policies (such as Academic Integrity) with which students
are expected to comply are clearly stated or a link to current policies is provided.
(QM 1.4)
1.5 Prerequisite knowledge in the discipline and/or any required competencies are clearly
stated. (QM 1.5).
1.6 Minimal technical skills expected of students are clearly stated. (QM 1.6)
1.7 Students are required to complete a F2F orientation with the instructor on the first day
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of class or an online orientation within the timeframe as listed in the syllabus. (BC)
1.8 Course uses the required BC Syllabus template for blended classes & other templates,
Student Orientation, Instructor Notes, etc., whenever applicable.” (BC)
Initials Needed:
ID
DE
EA
AD
2: Learning Outcomes (Objectives)
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
General Standard 2: Learning outcomes are measurable and clearly stated.
2.1 Course learning objectives describe outcomes that are measurable. (QM 2.1)
2.2 The module or unit-level learning objectives describe outcomes that are measurable
and consistent with the course-level objectives/outcomes. (QM 2.2)
2.3 All learning outcomes are stated clearly and written from students’ perspective.
(QM 2.3)
2.4 Instructions to students on how to achieve the learning outcomes are adequate and
stated clearly. (QM 2.4)
2.5 All learning objectives/outcomes are appropriately designed for the level of the course.
(QM 2.5)
2.6 Course Syllabus and official BC Course Outline
(http://www.broward.edu/ext/CourseOutlines.jsp) are both clearly displayed so that
students have ready access to all General Learning Outcomes and Specific Learning
Outcomes. (BC)
2.7 Unit-level Specific Learning Outcomes from the official BC Course Outline
(http://www.broward.edu/ext/CourseOutlines.jsp) are included in the course
units/modules so that they are accessible to students from within the learning
management system (LMS). (BC)
Initials Needed: ID
DE
EA
AD
3: Assessment and Measurement
General Standard 3: Assessment strategies are designed to evaluate student
progress by reference to stated learning outcomes, to measure the effectiveness of
student learning, and to be integral to the learning process.
3.1 The types of assessments selected measure the stated learning outcomes and are
consistent with course activities and resources. (QM 3.1)
3.2 The course grading policy is stated clearly. (QM 3.2)
3.3 Specific and descriptive criteria (such as grading rubrics) are provided for the
evaluation of students’ work and participation and are tied to the course grading policy.
(QM 3.3)
3.4 The assessment instruments selected are sequenced, varied, and appropriate to the
student work being assessed. (QM 3.4)
3.5 Grade book is clearly presented, logical, available to students for ongoing feedback,
and with items matching the course grading policy as stated in the Syllabus. (BC)
3.6 For high-stake assessments, every measure should be taken to ensure the integrity of
student work, such as use of proctored test centers, and time limits. (BC)
Initials Needed: ID
DE
EA
AD
4: Instructional Materials
General Standard 4: Instructional materials are sufficiently comprehensive to
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achieve stated course objectives and learning outcomes.
4.1 The instructional materials contribute to the achievement of the stated course and
module/unit-level learning outcomes. (QM 4.1)
4.2 The purpose of instructional materials and how the materials are to be used for learning
activities are clearly explained. (QM 4.2)
4.3 All resources and materials used in the course are appropriately cited. (QM 4.3)
4.4 The instructional materials are current. (QM 4.4)
4.5 The distinction between required and optional materials is clearly explained. (QM 4.6)
4.6 The majority of the content is instructor created or based on open educational
resources (OER), but if publisher content is used, it should reside within BC’s learning
management system or otherwise seamlessly integrated into the course. (BC)
Initials Needed: ID
DE
EA
AD
5: Learner Interaction & Engagement
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
General Standard 5: Forms of interaction incorporated in the course motivate
students and promote learning.
5.1 Learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning outcomes. (QM 5.1)
5.2 Learning activities provide opportunities for interaction that supports active learning.
(QM 5.2)
5.3 The instructor’s plan for response time and feedback on assignments is clearly stated.
(QM 5.3)
5.4 The requirements for student interaction are clearly articulated. (QM 5.4)
5.5 Students are directed to use the course communication tools, whenever possible, such
as email, discussion, chat within the BC LMS for course related communication. (BC)
Initials Needed: ID
DE
EA
AD
6: Course Technology
General Standard 6: Course navigation and technology support student engagement
and ensure access to course components.
6.1 The tools and media support the course learning outcomes. (QM 6.1)
6.2 Course tools and media support student engagement and guide the student to become
an active learner. (QM 6.2)
6.3 Navigation throughout the online components of the course is logical, consistent and
efficient. (QM 6.3)
6.4 Students can readily access the technologies required in the course. (QM 6.4)
6.5 The course technologies are current. (QM 6.5)
6.6 All content pages and web links work properly. (BC)
Initials Needed: ID
DE
EA
AD
7: Learner Support
General Standard 7: The course facilitates student access to institutional support
services essential to student success.
7.1 Course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support
offered and how to access it. (QM 7.1)
7.2 Course instructions articulate or link to the BC accessibility policies and services.
(QM 7.2)
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7.3 Course instruction articulate or link to an explanation of how BC’s academic support
services and resources can help students succeed in the course and how students
can access the services. (QM 7.3)
7.4 Course instruction articulate or link to an explanation of how BC’s student support
services can help students succeed and how students can access the services.
(QM 7.4)
7.5 End-of-Course Survey is available in the course and students are encouraged to
complete it toward the end of the course. (BC)
Initials Needed: ID
DE
EA
AD
8: Accessibility
Yes
No
General Standard 8: The course demonstrates a commitment to accessibility for all
students.
8.1 The course employs accessible technologies and provides guidance on how to obtain
accommodation. (QM 8.1)
8.2 The course contains equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content. (QM 8.2) Or
the course provides a description on how such alternatives may be acquired from the
instructor. (BC)
8.3 The course design facilitates readability and minimizes distractions. (QM 8.3)
8.4 The course design accommodates the use of assistive technologies. (QM 8.4)
Initials Needed: ID
DE
EA
AD
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