NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CURRICULUM & ACADEMIC STANDARDS (C.A.S.) COMMITTEE

ADDENDUM TO EXISTING COURSE

C.A.S. ELEARNING PRELIMINARY REVIEW

Approval by C.A.S.DL (Curriculum & Academic Standards Distance Learning) Subcommittee &NeLSC (North’s e-Learning Support Center) for development in a distance learning (DL) modality (i.e. method of delivery)of an already approvedcourse.

Please complete this Part A: Intro

This completed form must be approved priorto scheduling the class in the quarterly schedule. Follow the instructions for submittal at the end of this form.

Course # ______Course Title: ______

Credits ____ Course Contact Hours ______

Submission date ______Effective course delivery date (qtr/yr) ______

Submitted by: ______Phone # ______

Division/Department ______

Distribution of instructional modalities in the course

Approximate the relative use of on-campus lectures, on-campus labs, on-campus testing, online lessons, online activities/testing, email, online “discussion forum” communication (asynchronous web conferences), online “chat room” communication (synchronous web conferences), and/or other instructional modalities. (For example: 0% on-campus activities, 25% online lessons, 25% online activities/testing, 40% discussion, 10% personal email)

Delivery method
(check all that apply) / Fees
(check all that apply)
¤ Online course / ¤ OnlineLearning support fee (UD)
¤ Videomedia course (using VHS, DVD
and/or videostreaming-on-demand / ¤ Computer Lab / Server Support fee (CL)
¤ Other fees (please specify):
¤ Two-way interactive classroom
¤ Other modality (please specify):

Part A(continued)

Please describe the intended elements of this course. The purpose is to provide the basic conceptual framework for this course. After course development is underway, further details will need to be provided in Part B of the CAS approval process.

Course communications --How will the change in modality (i.e. method of delivery) affect course communication such as student/instructor contact, peer-to-peer interaction, and/or group discussion? What purpose will on-campus meetings (if applicable) serve? What are the expectations for student participation in these activities?

Plan:

4 weeks course complete:

Methods of assessment/evaluation -- How will the change in modality (method of delivery) affect student assessment such as written assignments, lab work, research, quizzes and/or exams? How will you ensure the integrity of the evaluation process? Will the methods used to assess the general education outcomes and course outcomes differ from the methods described in the original course outline?

Plan:

4 weeks course complete:

Expectations of students --In addition to the student participation in the communication and assessment processes described above, are there any other expectations of students which are specifically associated with the distance learning delivery method being utilized? (For example, participation in blogs or wikis, listening to podcasts, etc.)

Plan:

4 weeks course complete: Please include a complete syllabus and schedule.

Required technologies -- Please specify any hardware/software requirement beyond minimum ( Internet access needs, and/or technology purchases needed for the class.

Plan:

4 weeks course complete:

Required materials -- Please specify any textbook, lab manual, study guide or other materials to be purchased for the class.

Plan:

4 weeks course complete:

Supplemental materials-- Similar to the above, but purchase or acquisition is optional.

Plan:

4 weeks course complete:

Required competencies--Please specify the prerequisite computer competencies for students in the class.

Plan:

4 weeks course complete:

Supplemental competencies-- Similar to the above, but these competencies will be beneficial and recommended rather than required.
Plan:

4 weeks course complete:

Plan for course development –Summarize the development plans for this course. Have you taught a distance learning course (or courses) before? Which TLC workshops will be attended (as needed)? Which courseware and e-tools will be utilized, and how will your training in their use take place? Who else will be involved in course development and in what ways?

Intro Only:

TIMELINE:

Quarter/year when this eLearningcourse will first be offered ______

Part A due date ______

Part B: due date ______

REQUIRED SIGNATURES:

“I agree to follow this schedule and design this course as described above.”

______

Faculty (Course Developer) Date

“This course has been approved by the division for development & delivery.”

______

Division Dean Date

Submitted1:______

1Approval of this Part A: Intro must precede the scheduling of this class in the quarterly printed schedule. Allow 2 weeks for CAS DL Subcommittee review to take place.

______

Chairperson of CAS eL. Subcommittee Date

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART ASUBMITTAL:

  1. Email an electronic copy of this completed form together with an official course outline approved by the North Seattle Community College Curriculum and Academic Standards (CAS) Committee to North’s e-Learning Support Center (NeLSC). (). This electronic copy will be placed online (
  1. Deliver a signed (Instructor and Dean signatures) paper-copy of this form to the main desk in NeLSC in Room LB 2237(which has an outside entrance on the second floor of the Library Building just south of the main entrance to the library).

Part B: 4 Weeks Course Completedsubmittal date2: ______

(C.A.S. eL. Final Review)
Refer to the questions in Part A: Intro and provide more detailed and specific information that reflects the further development that you’ve made. Please describe in detail the distance learning elements built into this course. In addition to the completion of basic course website, the first third (weeks 1-4) of the course content (including assignments, quizzes, lessons, power point presentations, etc.) must be completed and available for full C.A.S. review.
2If this date is later than 8 weeks prior to the start of the quarter listed above, the CAS
DL Subcommittee and full CAS Committee may not be able to review this course in a timely manner. The division dean has agreed to defer offering this course until a later quarter. Any student enrollments may be canceled. Check the official CAS website at for the applicable critical date for the quarter/year proposed
Course website address and access instructions (using your student view password):Provide access to the course website C.A.S. eL Subcommittee as well as all C.A.S. members can review the course design and delivery features.
  • Course website address: ______
  • Name of the course shell to be reviewed:
______
  • Student Logon: ______e.g. _student…
  • Student password: ______
Approved for completion of development and delivery by:
______
e-Learning Associate Dean (Tom Braziunas)Date
______
Chairperson of CAS D.L. Subcommittee (Brian Palmer) Date
______
Chairperson of CAS (Judy Learn) Date
______
Vice President (Mary Ellen O’Keeffe) Date

For office use only - CAS Approval and Date of Minutes:______

INSTRUCTIONS FORPART B SUBMITTAL:

  1. Bring the original signed paper-copy of this form (and official course outline) to the North’s e-Learning Support Center (LB 2237). The e-Learning Associate Dean and C.A.S. eL. Subcommittee Chair will review the course website with its 4 weeks of completed course materials and will signify their recommendation that the course be offered as planned by signing the form. All C.A.S. members will also have the opportunity to review the coursewebsite.
  2. The CAS chair will then sign Part B and deliver it to The V.P of Instruction for her signature and filing.

ch update: October 2011

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