Teach & Design

As part of my graduate studies in instructional design and online learning evaluation, I conducted a quality assurance (QA) review of a mock course titled QA1234: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. Using a research-informed QA checklist I developed throughout Modules 1–4, I evaluated the course for alignment, accessibility, consistency, assessment, copyright compliance, and learner experience.

Below is the completed QA checklist template with detailed, client-facing notes identifying strengths and opportunities for continuous improvement. This artifact reflects my ability to apply evaluation frameworks to real-world course analysis and make actionable recommendations rooted in instructional design best practices.

Quality Assurance (QA) Checklist Template for Online Course Evaluation

Instructional Designer: ______________________________________
Course Title: _____________________________________________
Date of Review: ___________________________________________



1. Course Design and Learning Objectives

Criteria

Evidence

Rating (✔/✘)

Notes

Learning objectives are clearly stated and measurable

Objectives align with instructional materials and assessments

2. Accessibility and Universal Design (UDL)

Criteria

Evidence

Rating (✔/✘)

Notes

Course materials include alt text for images and captions for multimedia

Design provides multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement

Fonts, color contrast, and layout support visual accessibility

3. Multimedia and Visual Design

Criteria

Evidence

Rating (✔/✘)

Notes

Multimedia enhances content understanding

Visual elements support diverse learners

4. Navigation and Technical Functionality

Criteria

Evidence

Rating (✔/✘)

Notes

Navigation is intuitive and consistent throughout the course

Course is accessible on mobile and tablet devices

5. Assessment and Feedback

Criteria

Evidence

Rating (✔/✘)

Notes

Assessments align with course objectives

Rubrics or clear grading criteria are provided

Opportunities for formative feedback are embedded

6. Copyright and Licensing

Criteria

Evidence

Rating (✔/✘)

Notes

All third-party materials are properly cited or licensed

Copyright and fair use policies are followed

7. Cultural Inclusion and Belonging

Criteria

Evidence

Rating (✔/✘)

Notes

Course content reflects diverse perspectives

Inclusive examples and learner representation are evident

8. Use of Emerging Technology

Criteria

Evidence

Rating (✔/✘)

Notes

Any use of AI or analytics is disclosed and purposeful

Technology supports personalization or learner agency

9. Continuous Improvement & Data Collection

Criteria

Evidence

Rating ✔/✘)

Notes

Opportunities for learner feedback are provided

Course includes mechanisms for ongoing QA and revision


Overall Summary/Reflection: