TIC evaluation tool

Section Accessible Information - Programme

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Question index

This section looks at the level and standards of information students can expect. All information provided by TCD must follow the College Accessible Information Policy. Furthermore, in order to enhance inclusion, all information should be clear, accurate, jargon free, and timely. In an inclusive environment, students know what is expected of them, what they can expect from the institution, and where to go for further information.

Click here to see the video explaining Accessible Information (56s)

For more detailed instructions on how to adhere to the Accessible Information Policy see: TIC Accessible Information.

Question	Answer	Notes
Question 1 Do all information resources (both electronic and hard format) follow Accessible Information Guidelines? Would you like more information? Click here to see the video explanation of Accessible Information Guidelines (1m 50s)	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 2 Do all information resources (both electronic and hard format) follow Accessible Information Guidelines? Would you like more information? Click here to see the video explanation of Accessible Information Guidelines (1m 50s)	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further? Use this box for any notes you would like to add. You may wish to use this box to: leave notes for collaborators, seek feedback from collaborators, leave yourself notes on proposed actions following reflection, add details where 'yes', 'no' or 'not sure' are insufficient
Question 3 Are information resources available in alternative formats on request? Would you like more information? Click here to see the video explaining alternative formats (1m 54s). Answering YES would indicate: You have a strapline on documents telling readers who to e-mail to request a copy in alternative format. You forward on copies when requested.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 4 Are queries from current and prospective students dealt with in a timely and clear manner?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 5 Where they are finalised, are learning outcomes easily available to students either online or in the programme handbook?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 6 Is one consistent method used by all lecturers / instructors on this module / programme to circulate electronic materials to students (e.g. WebCT, shared network space, e-mail)? Answering YES would indicate: There is an agreed method for circulation that all cohere to.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Use this box for any explanatory note you would like to add.
Question 7 Is one consistent method used by all lecturers / instructors on this module / programme to circulate electronic materials to students (e.g. WebCT, shared network space, e-mail)? Answering YES would indicate: There is an agreed method for circulation that all cohere to.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 8 Is the final teaching timetable completed at least one week before teaching is scheduled to begin?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 9 Do students receive all major assessment deadlines at the beginning of the academic year? Select N/A if there is no continuous assessment. Answering YES would indicate: Dates for all work intensive assignments, and all assignments which go towards the overall grade, are circulated at the beginning of the academic year.	No Yes Not sure Not applicable Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 10 Do all students receive programme handbooks at the beginning of the year?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes? What format are handbooks available in (e.g. online? electronic? print?)
Question 11 Are handbooks available online?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Use this box for any explanatory note you would like to add.
Question 12 Are handbooks available online?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 13 Do handbooks offer students accurate and comprehensive information regarding their programme of study? Answering YES would indicate: Your handbook includes all relevant programme / module details, assessment details, staff contact details, and useful College services and facilities. See the TIC handbook template (156kb) for suggestions of information to include.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Use this box for any explanatory note you would like to add.
Question 14 Do handbooks offer students accurate and comprehensive information regarding their programme of study? Answering YES would indicate: Your handbook includes all relevant programme / module details, assessment details, staff contact details, and useful College services and facilities. See the TIC handbook template (156kb) for suggestions of information to include.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes? You may wish to highlight the information within handbooks and information that could be included.