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Course quality guide · Clarity and usability
Organization and findability
Students should be able to find what they need without hunting.
A quality course is organized so students can find what they need without hunting. Consistent structure, clear labels, and a predictable place for each kind of thing all lower the effort of simply using the course. When students spend energy figuring out where things are, they have less left for learning, and they fill your inbox with where-do-I-find questions.
Modality note
How you organize for findability depends on modality.
OnlineOnline, this is about the course site: consistent module structure, clear naming, and a logical layout, which the learning theories and LMS courses support.
In-person / synchronousIn person, it is about how your materials and your course site are structured so a student can locate a reading, an assignment, or a policy quickly.