Are you ready for the upcoming term? Have you prepped your course? What you do sets the tone for the rest of the term. As an instructor, are you present in your course?
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First impressions are key for many things to include launching an online course for a new term. You can reduce the attrition rate for your course by setting up your students for success. This starts with how you open the course on the first day of the term. Ways to help ensure success include:
- Ensure your course is ready to go
- Prepare a personal introduction
- Prepare a course orientation
- Participate in the introduction discussion
- Send an email to students on the first day of class
- Follow on students who have not checked in
In this episode, we are going to discuss things you should do to get your course ready for the new term as well as steps you should take to launch your course. What you do helps set your students up for success.
Additional Reading
- ITC: 8 – What Is Universal Design for Learning?
- ITC: 9 – How Multiple Means of Representation Can Help Your Classroom
- ITC: 10 – See What Your Students Know Through Multiple Means of Action and Expression
- ITC: 29 – Success Tips for Creating Engaging Online Discussions
- ITC: 30 – 6 Engaging Online Discussion Strategies
- During the first week of the online course . . .
- Before the online course begins . . .
- 5 Faculty Best Practices Before the First Day of Online Class
- First Day of Class
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