Course Design Review
Sample Hybrid Weeks
Contact Hours Worksheet

Course Design Review Checklist

Download this Course Design Review Checklist to evaluate your course and see if you've included all the fundamental elements of a successful hybrid or online course.

Course Design Best Practice - Top 20

An orientation or overview is provided for the course overall, as well as in each module. These should be pages that show learners know how to navigate and what tasks are due.
A printable syllabus is available to learners (PDF, HTML).
Course provides access to learner success resources (technical help, orientation, tutoring).
Course information states whether the course is fully online, blended, or web-enhanced.
Course objectives/outcomes are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned to learning activities and assessments.
Frequently used technology tools are easily accessed. Any tools not being utilized are removed from the course menu.
Any technology tools meet accessibility standards.
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).
Instructions are provided and well written.
Text is formatted with titles, headings, and other styles to enhance readability and improve the structure of the document.
Course offers access to a variety of engaging resources that facilitate communication and collaboration, deliver content, and support learning engagement.
Course provides activities for learners to develop higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills, such as critical reflection and analysis.
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, preferable HTML. All text content is readable by assistive technology, including a PDF or any text contained in an image.
Expectations for timely and regular feedback from the instructor are clearly stated (questions, email, assignments).
Course offers opportunities for learner-to-learner interaction and constructive collaboration.
Course grading policies, including consequences of late submissions, are clearly stated in the course information area or syllabus.
Criteria for the assessment of a graded assignment are clearly articulated (rubrics, exemplary work).
Learners have easy access to a well-designed and up-to-date gradebook.
Learners have multiple opportunities to provide descriptive feedback on course design, course content, course experience, and ease of online technology.

Hybrid Week - Sample 1

*Activity*	*Suggested Locality*	*Time*
Reading/Prep	-	3 hrs
Homework Assignments	-	3 hrs
Discussion Forums	Canvas	1.5 hrs
Quizzes	Canvas	.5 hr
Class Meeting	In Person / On Zoom	1 hr
	Total	9 hrs

Hybrid Week - Sample 2

*Activity*	*Suggested Locality*	*Time*
Reading/Prep	-	3 hrs
Homework Assignments	-	1 hr
Labs	In Person / Industry Apps	3 hr
Class Meeting	In Person / On Zoom	2 hrs
	Total	9 hrs

Hybrid Week - Sample 3

*Activity*	*Suggested Locality*	*Time*
Reading/Prep	-	1.5 hrs
Discussions	Canvas	1.5 hrs
Group Projects	In Person / On Zoom / In Canvas	3 hr
Class Meetings	In Person / On Zoom	3 hrs
	Total	9 hrs

Hybrid Week - Sample 4

*Activity*	*Suggested Locality*	*Time*
Group Discussions	Canvas	1.5 hrs
Paper/Project	-	3 hrs
Peer Reviews	Canvas	1.5 hrs
Presentations	In Person / On Zoom	3 hrs
	Total	9 hrs

Hybrid Week - Sample 5

*Activity*	*Suggested Locality*	*Time*
Reading/Prep	-	1.5 hrs
Quizzes	Canvas	.5 hr
Fieldwork	In the Field	3 hrs
Homework Assignments	-	2 hrs
Group Discussions	Canvas	1 hr
Class Meeting	In Person / On Zoom	1 hr
	Total	9 hrs

To plan your hours for the semester and easily report at the end of the semester, download Western's Contact Hours Worksheet.