Complete and upload this form to the course Smartsheet before you submit your course for a final audit. Any items marked “No” must be addressed with the Lead Learning Designer before setting the final audit status to “Ready for UX”. Complete a separate form for the online and onground course master. Use the strikethrough text formatting for items that are marked if needed and that do not apply to your course.

Contents

Section 1: Start Here Module	2

Section 2: Course Syllabus	3

Section 3: Instructor Resource Module	4

Section 4: Course Materials	5

Section 5: Module Introduction	6

Section 6: Reading pages	7

Section 7: Learning Content Items	8

Section 8: HTML Pages	10

Section 9: Assessments	10

Section 10: Discussions	11

Section 11: Assignment Folders	12

Section 12: Quizzes	13

Section 13: Groups	15

Section 14: Rubrics	15

Section 15: Gradebook	16

Section 16: Folder Structure	16

Section 1: Start Here Module (in order of placement)

Criteria	Is this item present?
Includes course syllabus (uses standard course syllabus template)	☐ Yes ☐No
Syllabus completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Includes Syllabus Addendum (linked from LOR)	☐ Yes ☐No
Syllabus Addendum completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Includes Textbook link	☐ Yes ☐No
Textbook link completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
(Graduate Business Courses only) Includes GSB Required Cover Page and APA Template and it is linked to the Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
Includes Ask Your Instructor discussion (standard)	☐ Yes ☐No
Ask Your Instructor discussion completion method is set to “Not Required”	☐ Yes ☐No
Includes Instructor Contact information (blank)	☐ Yes ☐No
Instructor Contact completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Includes Discussion Guidelines link (linked from Mediaweb)	☐ Yes ☐No
Discussion Guidelines completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
(if needed) Appropriate Integrated 3rd party instruction links are included verify links via ABC123 Sandbox	☐ Yes ☐No
(if needed) Integrated 3rd party instruction links are placed directly in the Start Here Menu and are not in a submenu	☐ Yes ☐No
(if needed) All 3rd Party instruction links’ completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Start Here Module content follows standard order (review order in ABC 123 sandbox)	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 2: Course Syllabus

Criteria	Is this item present?
Formatting matches the standard course syllabus template	☐ Yes ☐No
Course syllabus uses Arial 12pt font	☐ Yes ☐No
Course description matches course catalog	☐ Yes ☐No
Textbook information is correct and confirmed with the Course Materials coordinator	☐ Yes ☐No
Core value description is included and matches the core value identified in the Learning outcomes	☐ Yes ☐No
Evaluation descriptions are included for each assessment type—descriptions explain the expectations of the assessment	☐ Yes ☐No
Evaluation table matches gradebook	☐ Yes ☐No
Grade Score is applicable to course level (undergraduate/graduate)	☐ Yes ☐No
Assessment of the Learning Outcomes table is present and completed	☐ Yes ☐No
Course schedule matches course content	☐ Yes ☐No
Module titles match those in the Introduction Page	☐ Yes ☐No
Module objectives match those in the Introduction Page	☐ Yes ☐No
Module Readings match those in the reading page	☐ Yes ☐No
Assignments table matches the module location and due dates	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 3: Instructor Resource Module

Criteria	Is this item present?
Module has release condition "Not enrolled in current org unit as the role Student"	☐ Yes ☐No
Welcome letter is linked from Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
Welcome letter from is accessible and without errors.	☐ Yes ☐No
Link to Master Syllabus from the college's community page is included	☐ Yes ☐No
Master Syllabus matches course syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Instructor Guides are present and written by module	☐ Yes ☐No
Directions for each assessment are provided for teaching faculty	☐ Yes ☐No
Course content anticipates where students will struggle and have noted ways to assist them	☐ Yes ☐No
Requirements for learner interaction are clearly stated	☐ Yes ☐No
Directions present in guide for instructor to be present, active, and engaged	☐ Yes ☐No
Group work directions are provided for teaching faculty	☐ Yes ☐No
(if needed) (Graduate Business courses only) Includes Getting Started Graduate Faculty Checklist linked from Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
(if needed) Appropriate Integrated 3rd party instruction links are included verify links via ABC123 Sandbox	☐ Yes ☐No
(if needed) Integrated 3rd party instruction links are placed directly in the Start Here Menu and are not in a submenu	☐ Yes ☐No
(if needed) All 3rd Party instruction links’ completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Request Help with Course (last item in Module)	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 4: Course Materials

Criteria	Is this item present?
Course content is sequenced and scaffolded in a way that enables students to achieve stated learning outcomes	☐ Yes ☐No
Course content anticipates where students may struggle and provides support (in text or FAQ)	☐ Yes ☐No
The relationship between the instructional materials and the learning activities is clearly explained to the student	☐ Yes ☐No
The requirements for learner interaction are clearly stated	☐ Yes ☐No
Color usage consistent and appropriate	☐ Yes ☐No
All of the elements are visible with the chosen color scheme and suitable for ADA requirements	☐ Yes ☐No
Course and learning activities are easy to navigate and logical, consistent, and efficient	☐ Yes ☐No
Course modules are featured in their correct sequence	☐ Yes ☐No
Hyperlinks are displayed clearly, work properly, and are relevant and functional	☐ Yes ☐No
Learning activities load within a reasonable time frame	☐ Yes ☐No
Shortcut keys available to the learner	☐ Yes ☐No
Learning activities are viewable in all of the major web browsers	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 5: Module Introduction (review each Introduction page against all criteria)

Criteria	Is this item present?
Includes a description in the LMS	☐ Yes ☐No
Located as the first item in the module	☐ Yes ☐No
Linked from Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
Completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Uses the standard HTML page formatting	☐ Yes ☐No
HTML page title is descriptive and informative	☐ Yes ☐No
Module title matches course syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Includes an introduction to the module (minimum 1 paragraph)	☐ Yes ☐No
Objectives match course syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Has been checked through WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool (compliance has been ensured and pages have optimal accessibility)	☐ Yes ☐No
WAVE alerts have been reviewed and fixed or noted below	☐ Yes ☐No
Hyperlinks are descriptive and do not use generic phrasing (ie: "click here")	☐ Yes ☐No
External links open successfully in a new tab	☐ Yes ☐No
Students are alerted that external links are going to open new tab	☐ Yes ☐No
Videos include closed captioning (preferred), or a transcript is included	☐ Yes ☐No
Transcript link placement is near video	☐ Yes ☐No
Transcript is a word document linked from Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
All non-text content that is presented has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose	☐ Yes ☐No
Descriptive only images have empty or null alt text	☐ Yes ☐No
Images are cited properly or legally owned	☐ Yes ☐No
Student is provided a summary of what to do in the module	☐ Yes ☐No
Deadlines in summary match the syllabus and assignments	☐ Yes ☐No
Images are linked on mediaweb in the “html_graphics” folder and labeled splashX.jpg or splashX.png (where X represents the module number)	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 6: Reading pages (review each Reading page against all criteria)

Criteria	Is this item present?
Included for each module	☐ Yes ☐No
Linked from Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
Completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Uses the standard HTML page formatting	☐ Yes ☐No
HTML page title is descriptive and informative	☐ Yes ☐No
Reading assignment matches course syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Includes an introduction	☐ Yes ☐No
Has been checked through WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool (compliance has been ensured and pages have optimal accessibility)	☐ Yes ☐No
WAVE alerts have been reviewed and fixed or noted	☐ Yes ☐No
Hyperlinks are descriptive and do not use generic phrasing (i.e.: "click here")	☐ Yes ☐No
External hyperlinks open successfully in a new tab	☐ Yes ☐No
Students are alerted that external hyperlinks are going to open new tab	☐ Yes ☐No
Videos include closed captioning, or a transcript is included	☐ Yes ☐No
Transcript link placement is near video	☐ Yes ☐No
Transcript is a word document linked from Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
All non-text content that is presented has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose	☐ Yes ☐No
Descriptive only images have empty or null alt text	☐ Yes ☐No
Images are cited properly or legally owned	☐ Yes ☐No
Images are linked on mediaweb in the “html_graphics” folder	☐ Yes ☐No
Reading guidance is provided	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 7: Learning Content Items (Use this checklist on each item)

Criteria	Is this item present?
Title is clear and relates directly to the activity	☐ Yes ☐No
Completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Each module item includes a description	☐ Yes ☐No
Description criteria
Description uses the default LMS font	☐ Yes ☐No
Descriptions that include images have appropriate alt tags	☐ Yes ☐No
Brief introduction that does not repeat first screen of activity	☐ Yes ☐No
Identifies the duration that the student should spend on this item	☐ Yes ☐No
Navigation instructions are provided to the student at the beginning of the activity	☐ Yes ☐No
Easy to navigate with clear direction given; no guesswork for the student (Labels, cues, and instructions for required interactive elements are provided via instructions)	☐ Yes ☐No
Objects loads in reasonable time	☐ Yes ☐No
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct	☐ Yes ☐No
Hyperlinks are descriptive and do not use generic phrasing (i.e.: "click here")	☐ Yes ☐No
External hyperlinks open successfully in a new tab	☐ Yes ☐No
Students are alerted that external hyperlinks are going to open new tab	☐ Yes ☐No
Linked documents address the following accessibility guidelines: meaningful use of built-in headers, layouts and formatting to distinguish and organize sections of text; minimal or high contrast use of color to emphasize meaning; descriptive hyperlinks; and use of alternative text to convey information in images, graphs, and charts	☐ Yes ☐No
Item can be tabbed through and tabbing is in logical order	☐ Yes ☐No
Videos include closed captioning (preferred)	☐ Yes ☐No
Transcript is provided for videos when closed captioning is unavailable	☐ Yes ☐No
Video Transcript hyperlink placement is near video	☐ Yes ☐No
Video transcript is a formatted as a word document linked from Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
Content items that contain audio include closed captioning (preferred)	☐ Yes ☐No
Transcript is provided for audio if closed captioning is unavailable	☐ Yes ☐No
Audio Transcript hyperlink placement is placed logically on screen	☐ Yes ☐No
Audio transcript is a word document linked from Mediaweb	☐ Yes ☐No
Audio and video is controlled by the user	☐ Yes ☐No
Images are cited properly or legally owned	☐ Yes ☐No
All non-text content (i.e.: diagram or graph) that is presented has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose	☐ Yes ☐No
If tables are present, they are compatible with screen readers	☐ Yes ☐No
Font size is 12 pt. or larger	☐ Yes ☐No
Fields and clickable areas are easy to use	☐ Yes ☐No
Student created content is accessible—If students are asked to produce media that other students will view, a plan for captioning, transcription, or other accommodation is in place	☐ Yes ☐No
Content item is linked to the Mediaweb and is not directly loaded in the course	☐ Yes ☐No
Links (or form image buttons) with the same text that go to different locations are readily distinguishable	☐ Yes ☐No
No underlining present except for when indicating a hyperlink	☐ Yes ☐No
Last screen of the activity is clearly identified and includes clear instructions for next steps	☐ Yes ☐No
All resources and materials used within the content item are appropriately cited	☐ Yes ☐No
Copyright clearance has been obtained where necessary	☐ Yes ☐No
Clearances have been uploaded appropriately to the course smartsheet	☐ Yes ☐No
Folder and file names are lowercase, use – (hyphens) to separate words and do not include spaces or characters	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 8: HTML Pages

Criteria	Review
HTML has been checked through WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool	☐ Yes ☐No
HTML contains no identified errors from the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool	☐ Yes ☐No
WAVE alerts have been reviewed and fixed or noted	☐ Yes ☐No
HTML page title is descriptive and informative	☐ Yes ☐No
The language of the page is identified using the HTML lang attribute (e.g., <html lang="en">).	☐ Yes ☐No
Folder and file names are lowercase, use – (hyphens) to separate words and do not include spaces or characters	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 9: Assessments

Criteria	Review
Assessment activities appear to measure the stated outcomes and are explained using appropriate reading level and vocabulary	☐ Yes ☐No
Clear instructions are provided— Instructions for all course assessments are complete and are written clearly. How, where, and when students are to submit assessments is clearly stated.	☐ Yes ☐No
Rubrics are provided and used to outline criteria for all assignments and activities (discussions, case studies, essays, course projects, etc.) Specific and descriptive criteria are provided for the evaluation of students’ work and participation (preferred)	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 10: Discussions

Criteria	Review
Completion method is set to Required Manual	☐ Yes ☐No
Discussion questions are open-ended and promote student engagement	☐ Yes ☐No
Instructions for successful student participation are provided	☐ Yes ☐No
Discussions are located within the module in which the student will complete them	☐ Yes ☐No
Discussions are set up as topics and not forums	☐ Yes ☐No
Discussion topics include standard due date verbiage	☐ Yes ☐No
Discussions are ordered properly in the Discussions tool	☐ Yes ☐No
If option is selected that students cannot see other posts until they start a thread, alert is included in directions to students.	☐ Yes ☐No
Each Discussion topic is associated with a grade item in the gradebook	☐ Yes ☐No
Score out of points matches gradebook	☐ Yes ☐No
Each Discussion topic is associated with a scoring rubric	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 11: Assignment Folders (Use this checklist to review the properties tab of each assignment folder)

Criteria	Review
Assignment name matches the name in the gradebook and syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Completion method is set to Required Automatic	☐ Yes ☐No
Each assignment folder includes clear instructions and requirements (due date, word count, where to submit, etc.) and doesn’t contradict the description in the course syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Each assignment folder includes standard wording that reference: reviewing scoring rubric, submission phrasing, and Turnitin Be sure to review the scoring rubric prior to submitting your assignment. Submit your “title of assignment” to the assignment folder no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. (This folder may be linked to Turnitin.)	☐ Yes ☐No
Under the Submission options (at the bottom of the Properties tab): Files allowed per submission: Unlimited (Default) Submissions: First option “All submissions are kept” (Default)	☐ Yes ☐No
“Score out of” matches gradebook and syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Assignment folder is associated with a grade item	☐ Yes ☐No
Assignment folder is associated with a scoring rubric	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 12: Quizzes (Use this checklist to review each quiz)

Criteria	Review
Completion method is set to Required Automatic	☐ Yes ☐No
Quiz name matches the grade item name in the gradebook and syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Questions have no spelling or grammar errors.	☐ Yes ☐No
There are no images missing from any questions.	☐ Yes ☐No
Properties tab: Ten questions per page for page breaks. In the "Questions per page" box, type 10 & click Apply button. Uncheck paging (This is default) Select shuffle questions at the quiz level Uncheck the following Allow hints Disable right click Disable pager and alerts	☐ Yes ☐No
Restrictions Tab: Do NOT check “Has start date” and “Has end date” (Default is unchecked) Enforced time limit matches description and syllabus Allow selected users special access to this quiz is selected (Default)	☐ Yes ☐No
Assessment Tab: Quizzes without Written Responses in the exam make sure the following settings are selected Automatic Grade is turned on Check ‘Allow attempt to be set as graded immediately upon completion.’ Allow Auto Export to Grades (make sure this is checked) Number of attempts matches description and syllabus Overall Grade Calculation is set to Highest Attempt (default)	☐ Yes ☐No
Assessment Tab: Quizzes with WR questions in the exam make sure the following settings are selected Automatic Grade - turn off (default) Uncheck ‘Allow attempt to be set as graded immediately upon completion.’ Allow Auto Export to Grades (make sure this is checked) Number of attempts matches description and syllabus Overall Grade Calculation is set to Highest Attempt (default)	☐ Yes ☐No
Quiz description provides the following information: What the “quiz” covers Types of questions Number of attempts Amount of time Standard completion phrasing (You must complete this quiz no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.) Examples: The Midterm Exam covers Modules 1-4 and consists of identifying artwork and artists from those modules and 2 essay questions. You will have 45 minutes to complete. Once you start, only one attempt is allowed. You must complete this quiz no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. Complete this 90 minute, 30-question quiz. Questions will relate to material covered throughout the last two modules of the course. Once you start, only one attempt is allowed. You must complete this quiz no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.	☐ Yes ☐No
Total Score matches gradebook and syllabus	☐ Yes ☐No
Assignment folder is associated with a grade item	☐ Yes ☐No
Assignment folder is associated with a scoring rubric	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 13: Groups (only review if needed)

Criteria	Review
Groups have been set up	☐ Yes ☐No
Group enrollment is explained to students	☐ Yes ☐No
Guidelines are included that outline: student expectations, netiquette, procedure to deal absent group member(s), assessment methods, examples of collaborative exchanges between students, team roles, etc. are provided	☐ Yes ☐No
Purpose of the activity is communicated to students	☐ Yes ☐No
Assessment mechanism addresses both group and individual outcomes	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 14: Rubrics (Use this checklist to review each rubric)

Criteria	Review
Rubrics for all D2L assessments are built within the rubric tool	☐ Yes ☐No
Rubric is associated with assignment folder	☐ Yes ☐No
Rubric’s total points match associated assignment folder and gradebook item	☐ Yes ☐No
Overall score point values are correct	☐ Yes ☐No
Rubric is visible to students (default)	☐ Yes ☐No
Rubric status is “Published”	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 15: Gradebook

Criteria	Review
Gradebook adds to 100%	☐ Yes ☐No
Max points are associated with all items match syllabus and assessment item	☐ Yes ☐No
Weight matches syllabus for each category and item	☐ Yes ☐No
All grade items are associated (note exceptions below)	☐ Yes ☐No
Final Grade to Release Release the current grade Automatically release final grade	☐ Yes ☐No
Grade Calculations Drop ungraded items Automatically keep final grades updated	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes:

Section 16: Folder Structure

Criteria	Review
Course Folders (Xdrive and Mediaweb) follow established formatting See Folder Structure.pdf in X:/Instructional_Technology/Instructional Design/_Courses/ABC123	☐ Yes ☐No
Xdrive—For course updates, contains a folder labeled __PreTERM_YEAR (_PreSP1_2020) and everything that was created for the previous version is inside that folder	☐ Yes ☐No
Mediaweb— For “new” courses make folder _V1 for all other versions use underscoreV# (_V2; _V3 etc.)	☐ Yes ☐No
Folder and file names are lowercase, use – (hyphens) to separate words and do not include spaces or characters	☐ Yes ☐No

Notes: