Easing into Fall Term
Seems like summer never quite got off the ground and the start of fall term is next week! If you are thinking about your distance courses, here are a few reminders to get you going:
- Review your course site. Courses are typically cleaned out and re-set before the start of term. Check with your course developer to find out when you can have access to it to check links and review content.
- WebCT servers will be challenged with the start of term volume. Remind your students to log on during mid-day (rather than evening) whenever possible – they’ll be less frustrated. You may want to check for updates on the WebCT upgrade project – periodically.
- Check your class list on the Faculty Service Centre.
- Send a welcome message to your students via the Faculty Service Centre. Online instructors usually do this as soon as the term starts (Tuesday, Sept. 4th). Print based instructors may want to wait until the close of registration (Sept. 18th).
- Check out OLT’s DE Instructors’ Guide and Instructors’ Resources – especially if you are new to teaching a distance course.
Note that there all many upcoming opportunities for learning about WebCT and Vista – both online and in-person. Check for upcoming events on the e-learning or TAG websites.
Happy start of term!