Semester Checklist: Getting Started

Description

This article provides instructors with a basic checklist of items to complete at the start of each semester. Are you ready for the semester to begin? 

Instructions

In preparing your courses for the new semester, have you:

1. Copied content from a previous semester into the new section?
   • Edit Course > Import/Export/Copy components
2. Uploaded or replaced syllabi, course schedules or any other items with updated information?
   • Content > Switch File
3. Changed course dates for items such as quizzes, dropbox folders, and content?
   • Edit Course > Manage Dates
4. Check settings for:
   • Quizzes that use the Lockdown Browser
   • Assignment folders using Turnitin.com
5. Checked the course start dates to make sure students can access the material when ready? 
   • Edit Course > Course Offering Information
6. Changed the course image in the My Courses widget? 
   • Course Image > Triple Dots > Change Image
7. Posted a welcome message or sent a welcome email for students in the section with information on how to get started or expectations for the course? 
   • News > "New" News Item
   • Communication > Classlist > Email Classlist