Brightspace Course Evaluation:

Using OSCQR Standards

Illustration of two professionals reviewing course materials and evaluation documents.
Illustration of two professionals reviewing course materials and evaluation documents.
Role

Instructional Designer

Date

Summer 2025

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As part of the SUNY Center for Professional Development Instructional Design Certificate Program, I conducted a comprehensive OSCQR (Open SUNY Course Quality Review) evaluation of a faculty-developed Brightspace course within SUNY Cortland's Childhood and Early Childhood Education program.

The review examined course organization, accessibility, navigation, instructional design, learner support, and assessment practices. Based on the evaluation, I developed evidence-based recommendations to improve usability, accessibility, and the overall learner experience while applying instructional design principles in a real-world higher education environment.

As higher education institutions continue preparing for the digital accessibility requirements established under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), frameworks such as OSCQR have become valuable tools for evaluating course quality and identifying accessibility improvements. While this project was completed as part of my instructional design training, it reflects many of the same evaluation practices instructional designers use to support faculty in creating more accessible and inclusive online learning environments.

Project Details

Location

SUNY Cortland

Project Type

OSCQR Evaluation of Brightspace Module

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OSCQR Evaluation Report

Completed OSCQR review documenting findings and recommendations related to course organization, accessibility, navigation, instructional design, learner support, and assessment practices.

OSCQR evaluation report assessing a Brightspace course against SUNY quality review standards.
OSCQR evaluation report assessing a Brightspace course against SUNY quality review standards.
Course Structure & Navigation

Overview of the course table of contents showing weekly modules, content organization, and navigation structure reviewed during the OSCQR evaluation.

Example course module containing instructional materials, visual resources, announcements, and learning activities reviewed for usability, accessibility, and content presentation.

Week 1 Instructional Content
Brightspace course modules organized by week, showing navigation and course structure.
Brightspace course modules organized by week, showing navigation and course structure.
Brightspace Week 1 module with instructional content, announcements, and learning resources.
Brightspace Week 1 module with instructional content, announcements, and learning resources.
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Assessment & Reading Resources

Course module featuring assigned readings, discussion materials, and assessment activities evaluated for alignment, clarity, and learner support.

Brightspace module with assigned readings, instructional resources, and assessments.
Brightspace module with assigned readings, instructional resources, and assessments.
Scaffolding & Learner Support Materials

Example of course resources designed to support learner understanding through scaffolded instruction, assessment preparation, and supplemental materials.

Brightspace module featuring scaffolding resources, learner support, and assessments.
Brightspace module featuring scaffolding resources, learner support, and assessments.
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