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Course Topics/Modules: Ensure each course topic or module equals an academic week, unless clearly stated otherwise.

Course Introduction: Ensure your course includes a Course Introduction at the top of your course that includes the following items.

Weekly Topic Introduction: Include a weekly topic introduction with text and audio/video that describes the Big Idea, Essential Questions, and Objectives. Provide context for students and do not just list these items on the page.

Gradebook Setup: Ensure your Schoology course has three grade categories (Assessments, Assignments, Discussions).

Relevant, Rigorous Instruction: Using the Seven Principles of Good Practice for Online Learning - opens in new tab, provide your own updated, relevant rigorous instruction as well as instructional-related materials each week utilizing Open Educational Resources (OER). You may supplement your content with relevant articles and videos. Do not rely solely on external materials.

Copyright-Free Content: Use only copyright-free materials and images in your course, or receive permission from the author, and provide proper attribution, where applicable.

Practice and Graded Items: Include a minimum of one interactive practice opportunity and one graded item per week; ensure all due dates are up to date throughout your course. Align graded items to your course objectives and select the correct grading category and grading period.

✱ Instructions: Provide detailed instructions on how to complete assessments, assignments, and discussions, and include the amount of time to complete these items in your description.

✱ Uploaded Files: If uploading files, like worksheets in your course, provide two versions of files for accessibility (e.g., Google Doc, PDF file).

✱ Links: Ensure links to all files and web pages include the following items.

✱ Text Formatting:

✱ Color: Maintain a high contrast between your background and foreground colors. Do not use color alone to relay information or importance. Also include text cues or additional visual cues when using color.

✱ Images and Alternative Text: Add alternative (alt) text to the visual content in your course unless the content is decorative only.

✱ Audio and Video Captions and Transcriptions: All audio and video recordings created by eAcademy teachers need to have either closed captioning/subtitles or a transcription for students to access.

Grammar and Usage: Ensure spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are correct throughout your course.

Topic/Module Visibility: Keep all current and previously viewed topics/modules and graded items visible to students. To control course pacing, you may only hide future topics and graded items.

Synchronous Learning Sessions: Offer optional, whole-class 15-20-minute synchronous learning sessions each week via Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams that are recorded and shared with students. While students are not required to attend, you are required to offer these sessions. Companion resource: Guidance for Synchronous Learning Sessions - opens in new tab.