Course Preparation
Please note that the course preparation timeline differs for English and French language instructors, as language courses are posted and assigned closer to the start of the term.
| WhenÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Tasks |
|---|---|
|
1 month before |
⬜ÌýPrepare course materials: Gather electronic resources (report any scans to COPIBEC) and/orÌýorder textbooks ⬜ Download the SCS PowerPoint template and template guide ⬜ Download softwareÌý(andÌýapply for any other required licensesÌý- e.g., Alteryx, AWS credits, , etc.) |
| 2 weeks before |
⬜ÌýPrepare and submit your course outlineÌýto yourÌýAcademic Program Coordinator (APC) |
| 1 week before |
⬜ Once approved, post your course outline and ALL course content on myCourses ⬜ Reserve any equipment you may need to teach your class ⬜ Meet with your Teaching Assistants and/or Graders (if applicable) ⬜ Online courses: Download and set up Zoom (create a meeting link, configure default settings, review checklist) |
First Week of Class
| WhenÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Start of first week |
⬜ÌýGet to know your classroom location and equipment ⬜ÌýDownload your official class list from (credit) or from (non-credit) ⬜ÌýSend a welcome message via email to all your students (include the class location, zoom link,Ìýetc.) and copy your domain ⬜Ìý for your students on myCourses (e.g., advanced reading, course outline availability, etc.) |
| During first class |
⬜ Confirm that your students can reach you via º«¹úÂãÎè email and highlight your domain's administrative staff emailÌýfor help with class logistics ⬜ Online courses: Encourage students to turn on their camera and inform them if you plan on recording your class |
| End of first week |
⬜Ìý to inform Instructor Services about whether or not your course will have an exam and start designing your exam(s) as far in advance as possible (Not applicable to English and French language instructors) ⬜ Review grading procedures and rubrics with your Teaching Assistant and/or Graders |
During the Term
| WhenÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Tasks |
|---|---|
|
After the add/drop deadline |
⬜ÌýView your final class list in (credit) or (non-credit) |
| If you change your course material |
⬜ÌýUpdate your course outline, send it to your APC for approval, and inform your students |
| (For online courses)ÌýAfter each class |
⬜ÌýCheck if recorded Zoom classes are uploaded to myCourses (if applicable) ⬜ÌýReview the |
| When you get a request from Instructor Services |
⬜ Submit a copy of your mid-term and final exams for archivingÌý(Not applicable to English and French language instructors) |
| Throughout |
⬜ Provide timely feedback to help your students assess their performance in your class ⬜ Provide guidelines and share expectations with your students for each assignment |
End of Term
Note that references to final exams are not applicable to English and French language instructors.
| WhenÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Tasks |
|---|---|
|
Last class (or second to last class if exam on the last day) |
⬜ÌýAllow time for your students to complete their course evaluation and highlight the importance of providing feedback |
| Two weeks after final exam or end of class (if no exam) |
⬜ÌýEnter final gradesÌý(priority must be given to graduating students - 3 days from the last day of class or the final exam) ⬜ÌýSubmit your Mark BreakdownÌýto Instructor Services |
| Once the course is completed |
⬜ Review course evaluation results (you may consult with your APC if needed) |