Use this checklist to review your instructional materials before adding them to your course. These guidelines help ensure your content is clear, compliant, accessible, and effective for student learning.

Alignment and purpose

• Does each material support a specific learning objective? 
• Is the content directly preparing students for an assignment or assessment? 
• Do other materials explain this content in depth? Could this be provided as an alternative or supplementary material? 

Copyright and fair use

• Do you have permission to use all materials, or do they qualify under fair use? 
• Are you using only the portion of the work that is necessary? 
• Have you provided proper attribution for all sources? 
• Are you linking to external content instead of uploading or embedding materials you do not own? 

Accessibility

• Is the content organized with clear headings and simple formatting? 
• Have you added alternative text for images? 
• Do videos include captions or transcripts? 
• Have you provided alternative formats when needed (e.g., text versions of media)? 
• Is the material easy to read and navigate on multiple devices? 

Clarity and organization

• Is the content broken into manageable sections or chunks? 
• Are key ideas clearly highlighted or emphasized? 
• Is the structure consistent across materials? 
• Are instructions clear and easy to follow? 

Professionalism

• Is the content free of spelling and grammatical errors? 
• Is the tone appropriate, clear, and respectful? 
• Is the material free from bias or leading language? 

Student experience

• Does the material support engagement and understanding? 
• Are examples or visuals used to clarify complex ideas? 
• Is the workload appropriate for the time available? 

Final check

• Do you provide enough context alongside the material so that a student knows what to do with it?

Using this checklist helps ensure your instructional materials are effective, inclusive, and aligned with your course goals.