Affordability
- Is it free?
- If not, will its cost cause course materials > $25/unit?
From Faculty Perspective
- Is it accurate & up to date?
- Does it cover the topics at the level you need?
- Is the topic and subtopic organization and terminology consistent with the way you teach? And can they be easily assigned in the way you wish?
- Does it reflect the appropriate cultural perspective (for example, does it use US examples, if that is important)?
- Is it designed to promote learning?
- Does it come with supplemental resources?
- If not, can I find or create supplemental resources that would work with it?
From the Student Perspective
- Is it easy to navigate to topics and subtopics covered in the course?
- Is it clear and easy to understand?
- Can it be easily accessed electronically with a computer, tablet or phone (as appropriate)?
- Does it come in print or a printable format?
- If audio or video included, are they of high quality?
Ask the Center for Teaching & Educational Technology to check the following
- Is it compatible with Canvas?
- Can it be made accessible through SSU accessibility mechanisms?