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Stay in regular contact with your program manager for help with:

• Contracts and onboarding
• Textbook requests
• TA support
• Insurance requirements

They’ll also clarify your role in CE, including:

• Fit and interest for CE teaching
• Teaching experience (TA experience ≠ fully teaching experience)
• Additional support needs

Start Early

• Outline learning objectives, assessments, and key instructional materials.
• Align course content with desired learning outcomes.
• Use the course map as a foundation for structuring modules.

Stick to a Development Timeline

• Break down development tasks into phases.
• Set internal deadlines for syllabus drafts, content creation, and feedback cycles.
• Plan for revisions.

Leverage Your Expertise

• Collaborate with your ID to create a student-centered course.

University Resources & Policies

• Include 91������’s Required Syllabus Statements.
• Use Canvas templates and ID resources for consistency.

Design for Student Success

• Include active learning and peer interaction.
• Design assessments that support learning and provide feedback.
• Add opportunities for reflection and metacognition.

Use Canvas Effectively

• Structure content clearly (Modules, Pages, Discussions).
• Provide a course tour screencast.
• Use in-video quizzes and analytics.

Build Instructor Presence & Facilitate Effectively

• Make Content Relevant: Connect course topics to students’ experiences, interests, and goals.
• Communicate Consistently: Share a plan for announcements, discussions, and feedback.
• Set Clear Expectations: Outline response times, office hours, and communication channels.
• Give Timely, Personalized Feedback: Use SpeedGrader, video or voice messages to support learning.
• Foster Interaction: Use discussions, groups, and check-ins to build community.
• Refine & Improve: Gather student feedback and make ongoing updates.
• Save & Reuse Materials:��Build a library of helpful resources for future courses.
• Stay Current: Explore new tools and teaching strategies.
• Use Course Data: Monitor performance trends to improve course.

Homepage

• Create a welcoming landing page with a brief introduction.
• Include links to key course resources (Syllabus, Modules, Support).
• Display announcements prominently and provide contact information.

Announcements

• Post a welcome announcement with key details and deadlines.
• Use announcements to keep students informed and engaged.
• Allow student comments when appropriate to foster interaction.
• Guide students on how to enable notifications.
• Share relevant articles or videos when applicable.��

Discussions

• Set up an ungraded discussion forum for general questions.
• Ensure graded discussions are properly set up to assign points.
• Adjust the default setting to threaded discussions for better organization.
• Clearly label and pin important discussions.
• Use group discussions to facilitate smaller, more manageable interactions in large classes.

Assessments & Grading

• Provide an ungraded practice assignment and/or quiz for students to familiarize themselves with submission and quiz formats.
• Use SpeedGrader for efficient grading and detailed feedback.
• Restrict assignment submission types to prevent compatibility issues.
• Avoid publishing grades until all assignments are evaluated.
• Assign zeros (0) for missed assignments to ensure accurate grading.
• Double-check extra credit calculations.

• Alt Text: Add descriptions to images and charts so screen readers can describe them.
• Captions: Use captions for all videos. Check auto-generated captions for mistakes.
• Headings: Use built-in heading styles (e.g., Heading 1, Heading 2) instead of changing font size or color.
• Lists:��Use bulleted or numbered list tools in your editor for proper formatting.
• Color Contrast: Ensure high contrast for readability.
• Tables: Use tables only for data, not layout, and include headers.
• Meaningful Links: Write clear links (e.g., “Read the syllabus” instead of “Click here”).

For additional support on digital accessibility, refer to the��, visit the, or consult with your instructional designer.

Frequent Communication

• Communicate regularly with your instructional designer (ID).
• Use announcements and emails to keep students engaged.
• Follow the development timeline.
• Respond promptly to requests.

Prioritize Accessibility & Alignment��

• Ensure the course is accessible and materials are aligned with objectives.

Use LDG Resources

• Leverage templates, shared drives, and best practices.
• Refer to the��LDG’s Checklist for Returning Instructors to ensure your course is ready in Canvas.

Pre-Course Preparation��

• Send a welcome email before the course begins.

Technical Support��

• Provide students with office hours and tech support options.

Publish & Verify

• Ensure all content, assignments, and quizzes are published and accessible.

Check for Broken Links��

• Update outdated links before the course begins.

Leverage Canvas Studio��

• Use it to create and store lecture videos, ensuring easy access. Organize file names for better navigation and efficiency.

Provide Step-by-Step Instructions��

• Guide students through unfamiliar tech tools.