Course Readiness Checklist

Time to thoroughly check your course before launch!

Course Design and Organization

I have a published Canvas course for each of my courses with a current syllabus and preferred method of contact.
I have put Welcome, Contact and Getting Started information directing students to the course learning modules on the course home page.
I have shared a complete Syllabus including all required syllabus elements and course-level objectives and their alignment with the appropriate school or program objectives.
I have posted a complete Course Schedule.
I have disabled unused course menu items.
I have used the Student View to check how my course will appear to my students.

I have created a preparation and information module (often called Module Zero; see the first two modules of the UWT Template for example) with information about the course, course requirements including technology requirements, learning objectives, academic integrity, disabilities resources, and student services.
I have implemented some methods for helping students get to know one another (and myself).
I have created modules for course content including unit-level learning objectives, readings & resources, activities, assessments, and discussion boards as needed.
I know how to record audio or video course materials using Zoom and/or Panopto and how to share these with my students.
I have prepared low-stakes activities for my students to make sure they can access, listen to, and/or watch my lectures online and use technologies that may be required.

I have set up online assignment submissions for my class in Canvas.
I have created online surveys, quizzes and exams, as appropriate, in Canvas.
I have considered, and implemented where appropriate, alternative forms of assessment.
I know how to grade and provide feedback on work submitted online in Canvas.
I know how to use the Canvas grade book to track student grades.

I have clearly stated the communication channels for reaching me and established expectations for response times.
I know how to hold synchronous online office hours or class sessions with students.
I know how to facilitate discussion with groups of students remotely.
Students have a way to contact each other and collaborate online, and I have provided guidance on how to do so.
I have a SECURE copy of my students names, email addresses and alternative contact information.
I have encouraged my student to sign up for UW Alerts and have reviewed ways that they can get campus/ departmental/course updates.