Fall Course Launch Timeline
We will be building out this timeline and linking to resources as the summer progresses. If you have any questions about this timeline contact faculty-commons@udel.edu.
June 23, 2020
Review or update course learning outcomes
July 7, 2020
Select content that aligns with learning outcomes and assessments
July 21, 2020
- Decide whether you would like to use a Canvas template
- Access Canvas course shell and configure general settings (e.g., visible tools)
- Copy content from previous online version of course (if available and using)
- Map out the content of your course and chunk it
- Decide on exam proctoring needs
August 4, 2020
- Faculty Exam Information Deadline
- Draft or Update syllabus
- Build module content
- Add assignments to Canvas course
- Create discussions in Canvas
- Upload or create any video content in Kaltura / the new UD Capture
August 18, 2020
- Check accessibility (including CC and transcriptions)
- Check for consistency of text styles for readability
September 1, 2020
- Post a welcome announcement and send a welcome email
- Classes start
June 30, 2020
Design course assessments aligned to learning outcomes
July 14, 2020
Decide on appropriate module structure for your course (e.g., weeks)
July 28, 2020
- Create or update rubrics
- Plan use of Zoom for any synchronous sessions
August 11, 2020
- Decide on schedule or prerequisites for publishing module content
- Write planned announcements and schedule dates to be sent
- Create a home page
- Add or link getting started content
- Add Syllabus to Canvas
August 25, 2020
- Complete configuration of exams and quizzes in Canvas
- Check links
- Create a “welcome” discussion for introductions
- Create a video introduction
