Basics: 3. Getting Started: Beginning of Semester Checklist

Complete the appropriate steps to prepare the course prior to student access for the new semester.

• Have you updated your Announcements and posted a welcome message?
• Have you added a syllabus to the course?
• Is the grading scale in your syllabus in line with your Grade Center?
• Have you managed your availability and due dates using the “Date Management” tool under Control Panel > Course Tools?
• Have you reset the Respondus Lockdown Browser on your tests for the Testing Center?
• Have you synchronized copied SoftChalk lessons?
• Have you recycled copied Turnitin assignments?
• Is your contact information correct?
• Have you checked your links and technical aspects to assure they are working?
• Is there publisher (third party) content that requires pairing?