ADAPT: Course evaluation process 

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Page Last Revised on 05/02/2002

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We're still in the draft stages, but so far, there are five steps:

1. Analyze course structure & elements.
 This assesses course complexity & tracks course status, which includes instructor response to our form letters. It also includes running an automated checker (Currently, we have chosen AccVerify & AccRepair from HiSoftware). Courses are prioritized by term and by recommendations from Disabled Student Services.

2. Make a brief, usable initial report.
We summarize the results of steps 1 and 2, in part because the amount of raw data can be overwhelming. At this point, we introduce the instructor to what's been discovered and the potential remedies; this allows them to become more involved in the process if they wish.

3. Make changes to content, including file-type remediation, if necessary.
We make sure to create a copy of the course before changes are made (courseid_preadapt) and make the changes to another copy of the course (courseid_postadapt), keeping the current course intact and allowing us to compare the pre & post versions for later analysis & study.

4. Run an automated checker on all files in the course. 
This allows us to compare against the original analysis. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

5. Manually check files against the Section 508 checklist
Tedious, but crucial. After the automated approval, this is the one that allows us to make a big happy checkmark on the course and send it on its way.