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Since 2017, the Center for Distributed Learning’s Instructional Design team<\/a> has been committed to facilitating online course quality by offering online course reviews that aligned closely with the State University System of Florida’s 2025 Strategic Plan for Online Education<\/a>. Additionally, blended course reviews are also offered for mixed-mode\/blended courses using UCF’s evidence-based standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty who are credentialed to create W, RS, V, and M courses are eligible for a course review. As an opt-in initiative<\/a>, faculty who are interested in a course review will work with an instructional designer with the overall purpose of improving the learning experience of students. Elements include seamless course structure and navigation, an up-to-date syllabus, and activities which encourage meaningful learning. Once meeting the criteria, the course is eligible to convey the Quality and\/or High Quality designation. Faculty who have engaged in the review process cite smoother navigation, less student confusion, and heightened accessibility of course materials as just a few benefits experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 2017-2025, the iLab assisted the UCF Quality Taskforce in an administrative capacity. The iLab helped with numbers reporting, process updates, sending letters and communications, workshops, and supporting the Instructional Design team. While the iLab has transitioned off the initiative, the Quality Taskforce continues to carry out this important work with our UCF faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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