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  • Complete eLearn Essential training if you’re new to online teaching.
  • Add content to course from the master course or approved shell.
  • Review all course materials and links from a student view. Fix or remove broken links.
  • Update and post your accessible syllabus. Submit copy to department admin.
  • Add your contact info and personalize your course.
  • Add/update course announcements.
  • Check (and update if necessary) all open, close, and due dates.
  • Familiarize yourself with the weekly routine and major assignments.
  • Check the grade book. Ensure all assignments are listed and organized.
  • Compare your eLearn Classlist to Banner. Notify eLearn@volstate.edu of discrepancies.
  • Login to the class at least 5 days each week.
  • Communicate (via email, announcements, and/or discussions) to students an overview for the week.
  • Post and hold online office hours using video conferencing.
  • Respond to ALL email (course mail and VSCC email) within 24 to 48 hours (or sooner).
  • Grade assignments promptly and provide useful feedback.
  • Create and post mini-lectures (text or video based) to reinforce difficult course concepts.
  • Facilitate discussion boards:
    • Respond to some posts
    • Correct misconceptions
    • Ask probing questions
  • Use the Class Engagement tool to monitor student activity. Send individual emails regularly to offer help or kudos as needed.
  • Make notes about course updates that you’ve made or should make next semester. Send critical updates to the course developer immediately.

Week 1

  • Send a welcome email to students. Explain how to get started.
  • Notify students of any exam proctoring requirements.
  • Set final grade calculation to be visible (release final grades).

Week 2 & 3

  • Watch for late-adds. Forward important emails to them.
  • Submit Banner attendance reporting.
  • Create Early Alerts for students who have not engaged in the class.

Week 7

  • Submit student alerts.
  • Remind students of mid-term exam parameters.

Week 9

  • Communicate with at-risk students about withdrawal deadline.

Week 12

  • Remind students to complete course evaluations.
  • Remind students of final exam parameters, such as proctoring and important dates.
  • Send encouraging emails.
  • Send a farewell email. Wish students well in their future endeavors.
  • Refer to your weekly notes; notify the course developer of any changes or updates that you think would benefit the course.
  • Post final grades in Banner by due date.
  • If you are the course developer, update the master course using the instructor suggestions as a guide.