1. Good Structure_well defined+consistent
2. Clear Objectives_suitable learning experiences
3. Small Units_single instructional objective or activity
4. Planned participation_opportunities for student interaction
5. Completeness_commentaries, examples should be provided
6. Repetition_Reinforce important ideas
7. Synthesis_ Important ideas woven together
8. Stimulation_varied formats, content, guest participation
9. Variety_format and media, backgrounds, learning styes
10. Open-ended_allow students to adapt the content to their own situations
11. Feedback_regularon assignments and progress
12. Continual (not continuous) evaluation_routinely assess the materials, media and instructional strategies through a variety of methods

References

Mc VAy Lynch, M., 2005, ‘The Online Educator’, London: Routledge (1st ed. 2002), extract from page 132, chapter: “Evaluating students and programs”