Readability levels,written languageassignments andmathematicalrequirements areappropriate for thecourse content andgrade-levelexpectationsThe course contentand assignments areof sufficient rigor,depth and breadth toteach the standardsbeing addressedThe course isevaluated using acontinuousimprovement cyclefor effectiveness andthe findings used asa basis forimprovementThe courseaccommodatesmultiple schoolcalendars; e.g.,block, 4X4 andtraditionalschedulesThe courseinstructionincludes activitiesthat engagestudents in activelearningThe provider assures thatcourse instructors,whether face-to-face orvirtual, are providedsupport, asneeded, to ensure theireffectiveness andsuccess in meeting theneeds of online studentsThe gradingpolicy andpractices areeasy tounderstandMultiple learningresources andmaterials to increasestudent success areavailable to studentsbefore the coursebeginsThe course and courseinstructor providestudents with multiplelearning paths, basedon student needs thatengage students in avariety of waysA clear, completecourse overviewand syllabus areincluded in thecoursePrivacypoliciesare clearlystatedThe course designincludes explicitcommunication/activities(both before and duringthe first week of thecourse) that confirmswhether students areengaged and areprogressing through thecourseThe course designprovides opportunitiesfor appropriateinstructor-studentinteraction, includingopportunities for timelyand frequent feedbackabout student progressThe course providesopportunities forappropriate instructor-student and student-student interaction tofoster mastery andapplication of thematerialAssessmentmaterials providethe instructor withthe flexibility toassess students ina variety of   waysOngoing, varied,and frequentassessments areconductedthroughout thecourse to informinstructionInformation literacyand communicationskills areincorporated andtaught as an integralpart of thecurriculumCourse requirementsare consistent withcourse goals, arerepresentative of thescope of the courseand are clearlystated.The goals andobjectives clearlystate what  the participants  willknowor be able to do atthe end of thecourseClear andconsistentnavigation ispresentthroughout thecourseInformation isprovided to students,parents and mentorson how tocommunicate with theonline instructor andcourse providerProfessionaldevelopment about the online  course  delivery system is offered bythe provider to  assureeffective use of thecourseware and variousinstructional media availableThe course isorganized byunits andlessons that fallinto a logicalsequenceCourse designreflects a clearunderstanding of allstudents’ needs andincorporates variedways to learn andmaster thecurriculumReadability levels,written languageassignments andmathematicalrequirements areappropriate for thecourse content andgrade-levelexpectationsThe course contentand assignments areof sufficient rigor,depth and breadth toteach the standardsbeing addressedThe course isevaluated using acontinuousimprovement cyclefor effectiveness andthe findings used asa basis forimprovementThe courseaccommodatesmultiple schoolcalendars; e.g.,block, 4X4 andtraditionalschedulesThe courseinstructionincludes activitiesthat engagestudents in activelearningThe provider assures thatcourse instructors,whether face-to-face orvirtual, are providedsupport, asneeded, to ensure theireffectiveness andsuccess in meeting theneeds of online studentsThe gradingpolicy andpractices areeasy tounderstandMultiple learningresources andmaterials to increasestudent success areavailable to studentsbefore the coursebeginsThe course and courseinstructor providestudents with multiplelearning paths, basedon student needs thatengage students in avariety of waysA clear, completecourse overviewand syllabus areincluded in thecoursePrivacypoliciesare clearlystatedThe course designincludes explicitcommunication/activities(both before and duringthe first week of thecourse) that confirmswhether students areengaged and areprogressing through thecourseThe course designprovides opportunitiesfor appropriateinstructor-studentinteraction, includingopportunities for timelyand frequent feedbackabout student progressThe course providesopportunities forappropriate instructor-student and student-student interaction tofoster mastery andapplication of thematerialAssessmentmaterials providethe instructor withthe flexibility toassess students ina variety of   waysOngoing, varied,and frequentassessments areconductedthroughout thecourse to informinstructionInformation literacyand communicationskills areincorporated andtaught as an integralpart of thecurriculumCourse requirementsare consistent withcourse goals, arerepresentative of thescope of the courseand are clearlystated.The goals andobjectives clearlystate what  the participants  willknowor be able to do atthe end of thecourseClear andconsistentnavigation ispresentthroughout thecourseInformation isprovided to students,parents and mentorson how tocommunicate with theonline instructor andcourse providerProfessionaldevelopment about the online  course  delivery system is offered bythe provider to  assureeffective use of thecourseware and variousinstructional media availableThe course isorganized byunits andlessons that fallinto a logicalsequenceCourse designreflects a clearunderstanding of allstudents’ needs andincorporates variedways to learn andmaster thecurriculum

National Standards for Quality Online Courses - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Readability levels, written language assignments and mathematical requirements are appropriate for the course content and grade-level expectations
  2. The course content and assignments are of sufficient rigor, depth and breadth to teach the standards being addressed
  3. The course is evaluated using a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness and the findings used as a basis for improvement
  4. The course accommodates multiple school calendars; e.g., block, 4X4 and traditional schedules
  5. The course instruction includes activities that engage students in active learning
  6. The provider assures that course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, are provided support, as needed, to ensure their effectiveness and success in meeting the needs of online students
  7. The grading policy and practices are easy to understand
  8. Multiple learning resources and materials to increase student success are available to students before the course begins
  9. The course and course instructor provide students with multiple learning paths, based on student needs that engage students in a variety of ways
  10. A clear, complete course overview and syllabus are included in the course
  11. Privacy policies are clearly stated
  12. The course design includes explicit communication/activities (both before and during the first week of the course) that confirms whether students are engaged and are progressing through the course
  13. The course design provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student interaction, including opportunities for timely and frequent feedback about student progress
  14. The course provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student and student-student interaction to foster mastery and application of the material
  15. Assessment materials provide the instructor with the flexibility to assess students in a variety of   ways
  16. Ongoing, varied, and frequent assessments are conducted throughout the course to inform instruction
  17. Information literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum
  18. Course requirements are consistent with course goals, are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated.
  19. The goals and objectives clearly state what  the  participants  will know or be able to do at the end of the course
  20. Clear and consistent navigation is present throughout the course
  21. Information is provided to students, parents and mentors on how to communicate with the online instructor and course provider
  22. Professional development about the  online  course  delivery  system is offered by the provider to  assure effective use of the courseware and various instructional media  available
  23. The course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence
  24. Course design reflects a clear understanding of all students’ needs and incorporates varied ways to learn and master the curriculum