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Faculty Self-Evaluation/Observation Checklist

Faculty new to NLU will complete a self-evaluation and receive feedback from the program leader. NLU veteran faculty will complete the self-evaluation and receive feedback from the program leader once per year.
6. How long have you taught at NLU? *This question is required.
The remainder of this self-evaluation is organized by the 10 Principles of Online Teaching at NLU.  Each section starts with a brief description of the principle, and also which Community of Inquiry domain they refer to.  We acknowledge that this tool is not exhaustive of all the great practices we encourage in our online courses, though we believe they represent some fundamental practices meant to satisfy one of our teaching principles.  Please be honest and know that we are here to support you--answering "no" is okay, especially if you are doing something even more engaging in place of a listed practice.  
Principle #1- Establish Relationships and a Safe Learning Environment
[Community of Inquiry Domains: Teaching Presence; Social Presence]
7. My syllabus is current and includes language about NLU policies, as well as my fair and objective classroom-based policies.  *This question is required.
8. I responded to all introductory posts and provided a warm welcome to my students. *This question is required.
9. I asked for, and publicized, the use of the Start Here menu that has netiquette guidelines listed. *This question is required.
10. I monitor and post in the Discussion Boards frequently to model, coach and facilitate learning. *This question is required.
Principle #2: Communicate frequently through diverse channels in the learning platform, including Announcements, Email, Discussion topics, and Dropboxfeedback.

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Teaching Presence; Social Presence]
11. I consistently respond to student inquiries within 24 to 48 hours. *This question is required.
12. I post at least one weekly announcement. *This question is required.
13. My phone (or other smart device) is set up to receive NLU email. *This question is required.
14. I consistently post a weekly wrap up announcement to provide general feedback for the class. *This question is required.
15. I have an NLU provided Zoom account to hold synchronous sessions and virtual office hours. (If not, please email helpdesk@nl.edu to obtain one) *This question is required.
16. I consistently provide substantive feedback on all written assignment submissions that minimally includes, a) how the student performed overall, b) specific details on items that could be improved, and, c) advice for the next submission. *This question is required.
17. I consistently provide feedback on discussion items, even if I am simply reinforcing the points I had already made while I was facilitating the Discussion earlier in the week.  For example, “I responded to your initial post in the Forum, you did an excellent job highlighting how important start-up financing is to a small business – great work!" *This question is required.
Principle #3: Post responses to discussion boards at least 2-3 times per week

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Teaching Presence; Social Presence]
Principle #4: Return grades and feedback for assignments within 7 days

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Teaching Presence; Cognitive Presence]
19. I consistently return grades and provide feedback to students within 7 days of the due date. *This question is required.
20. I use rubrics provided for all graded assessments in my course (e.g., Discussions, Assignments, etc.).  If needed, please use the "other space to explain". *This question is required.
21. I contact failing students to offer my support, as applicable. *This question is required.
22. I submit Retain progress reports throughout the term, as needed (Progress Reports from Retain are required).   *This question is required.
Principle #5: Communicate high expectations

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Teaching Presence]
23. My late policy is posted in my syllabus and I objectively apply it across my students. *This question is required.
24. I have posted student expectations for engagement in my course (e.g. for discussions, etiquette, assignments). *This question is required.
25. Do you require students to use Turnitin for most or all written assignments? If you chose yes, please describe how you use it in your class. *This question is required.
Principle #6: Provide multiple formats of content in your course

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Cognitive Presence]
26. I use multimedia in my course (e.g. videos, articles, voice threads, etc.)? *This question is required.
27. Did you try video or audio grading (feedback)? If you checked no, please use the "other" box to indicate if you would like to learn more about this strategy. *This question is required.
Principle #7: Encourage and create community engagement

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Social Presence; Cognitive Presence]
28. Did you utilize peer review for at least one assignment in your course? If no, please provide more information in the "other" box. *This question is required.
29. Does your course have at least one group assignment? If no, please provide more information in the "other" box. *This question is required.
30. I regularly refer peers to each other in the Discussions to encourage peer-based learning.   *This question is required.
Principle #8: Log in at least every other day (every day is preferable)

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Teaching Presence]
Principle #9: Use consistency and patterns

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Teaching Presence]
32. I consistently contact students who were missing work every week. *This question is required.
33. I consistently and fairly grade and provide feedback to my students. *This question is required.
Principle #10: Be ready to teach

[Community of Inquiry Domains: Teaching Presence; Cognitive Presence]
34. I completed my pre-term readiness survey and had my course ready for students 2 weeks in advance. *This question is required.
Thank you so much for your time!  We are so proud to work with such wonderful educators. You make it happen for our students and everything you do is appreciated!
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