Conduct a final review of your course Before you make your course active, you can conduct a review with the checklist here (PDF). Send a welcome message A welcome message is a great way to engage your students from the start.…
Countdown to Semester Start: 7 Days to Go!
Tips for setting up your course in Brightspace Get your syllabus finalized before you begin working in Brightspace. Then, using your syllabus as your guide: Brightspace Best Practices:
Countdown to Semester Start: Only 11 Days to Go!
Brightspace Gradebook Drop-In Help Session Getting your gradebook set up right at the beginning of the semester is a crucial step to a smooth semester. Drop-in via Zoom to meet with a Center for Academic Innovation Learning Designer to answer…
Spring 2024 Mid-Course Assessment is Here!
Research on the impact of student feedback on teaching suggests that student feedback can be a strong motivator for improving the effectiveness of your course. Every Fall and Spring, the Center for Technology Enhanced Learning (CTEL) offers a Mid-Course assessment…
Semester Start: Ingredients of a Successful Online Course
Link to accessible, text-only description for Design/Guidance/Teaching Venn diagram. Ingredients of a Successful Online Course Don’t forget to check the recipe and ensure that you have all of your ingredients in place for a successful semester. As we enter Week…