This resource is designed to be used alongside the OSCQR rubric during self-reviews and/or peer-reviews during the course design review process.
The information below is organized according to each section within the OSCQR rubric:
Additional resources, evidence, explanations, and examples for each OSCQR standard can be found on the SUNY OSCQR website.
Course Overview and Information
Standard #4
Course includes links to relevant campus policies on plagiarism, computer use, student grievances, accommodating disabilities, etc.
Resources
- Update Student Accessibility Statement: Students who require accommodations to complete the requirements and expectations of this course because of a disability are invited to make their needs known to the Student Accessibility Services Office, Butler Library 160, (716) 878-4500, or email sas@buffalostate.edu.
Course Technology and Tools
Standard #9
Appropriate software, hardware and skills for accessing and participating in the course are communicated (mobile, publisher websites, access codes, credentials, browser, microphone, webcam).
Resources
Standard #12
Course includes links to privacy policies for technology tools and web resources. Learners entrust the university with their personal information and expect that information to be protected.
Resources
- If students are only using Brightspace tools (Brightspace assignments, discussions, quizzes, etc.), then no additional statement or information is needed to meet this standard.
- Third-party tools that are directly integrated with Brightspace (such as YuJa, Perusall, Wiley Plus, etc.) have been evaluated by SUNY for accessibility, privacy, and security, so no additional statement or information is needed to meet this standard.
- If students will be using tools third-party tools that are not integrated with Brightspace, please submit a Third-Party Application Integration request so these tools can be evaluated for accessibility, privacy, and security.
Standard #13
Any technology tools meet accessibility standards.
Resources
- If students are only using Brightspace tools (Brightspace assignments, discussions, quizzes, etc.), then no additional statement or information is needed to meet this standard.
- Third-party tools that are directly integrated with Brightspace (such as YuJa, Perusall, Wiley Plus, etc.) have been evaluated by SUNY for accessibility, privacy, and security, so no additional statement or information is needed to meet this standard.
- If students will be using tools third-party tools that are not integrated with Brightspace, please submit a Third-Party Application Integration request so these tools can be evaluated for accessibility, privacy, and security.
Standard #17
There is enough contrast between text and background for the content to be easily viewed.
Resources
- Use the Ally Course Report tool (within the course navbar under Course Tools > Ally Course Report) to identify and address items with insufficient contrast.
Standard #20
Text is formatted with titles, headings, and other styles to enhance readability and improve the structure of the document.
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Standard #23
When using tables, ensure that they are accompanied by a title, summary description, header rows/column. If table displays on multiple pages indicate repeat header row.
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Standard #24
For all slideshows, there are simple, non-automatic transitions between slides. Slideshows use a predefined slide layout and include unique slide titles.
Resources
- Use the Ally Course Report tool (within the course navbar under Course Tools > Ally Course Report) to identify and address PowerPoints that don't have slide titles.
- When creating presentations in PowerPoint, use the predefined templates provided within the software.
- If you have PowerPoints that incorporate audio, save these as a video file and then upload to YuJa so they can be captioned. These videos can then be embedded in your Brightspace course.
Standard #28
Where available, Open Educational Resources, free, or low cost materials are used.
Resources
- With the Barnes & Noble Bengal Book Bundle program starting Fall 2023 (pending final approval), I'd encourage you and your students to visit buffalostate.edu/bundle for more information about this inclusive access program and the course materials that are covered.
Standard #30
All text content is readable by assistive technology, including a PDF or any text contained in an image.
Resources
- Use the Ally Course Report tool (within the course navbar under Course Tools > Ally Course Report) to identify documents that are scanned but not OCRed.
- Any document that has been scanned and uploaded to the course is likely not accessible. If there are old scans and articles that you are using in your course shell, use the Library's form to submit any PDF content you might be using - they will try to find you a more recent, accessible electronic version.
Standard #34
Regular and substantive instructor-to-student expectations, and predictable/scheduled interactions and feedback are present, appropriate for the course length and structure, and are easy to find (questions, email, assignment grading and feedback).
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