As I was looking through the Blackboard training information I came across this neat list!
The start of the semester is just days away. Time to get those online courses ready to roll for the new term. Here is a checklist to get your course ready.
1. Update the Syllabus
- Text book information is accurate
- Due dates are updated
- Point system and assignment
- Office Hours and contact information
2. Assignments
- Update due dates in assignment tool
- Tweak instructions if needed
- Update points possible in assignment tool
3. Assessments
- Update due dates in assessment tool
- Update questions/add new questions as needed
- Update points possible in assessment tool and individual questions if needed
4. Gradebook
- Update calculation and formulas if assignments, assessment or others added or removed.
- Hide letter grade column and other columns from students as needed
5. Discussions
- Create a new welcome message to students and invite them to respond and introduce themselves.
6. Course content
- Check video clips, slide decks, PDF files and links. Make sure they all work.
First week success