Start-of-semester checklist (Summer 2017)

#1 – Review the most recent updates to the online learning system.

• What's new for Summer 2017?
• Back in the saddle again...

#2 – Get familiar with the Academy's Online Teaching Standards.

New standards were established in Spring 2017, so make sure you are familiar with the current expectations. Review the list and download the rubric to help you assess your own effectiveness as an online instructor.

#3 – Review the Workday requirements for reporting your hours (for part-time instructors only).

#4 – Plan your time.

• Check out our tips for Teaching Online in the Summer.

• Review & download the summer Online Module Calendar.

#5 – Clarify and post your expectations.

• Basic Expectations & Communication
• Late Homework Policy
• Excused Lateness in Online Classes
• Minimizing grade complaints
• Posting Class Policies
• Making Announcements
  

#6 – Make your class student-ready.

• Avoiding duplicate topics

• Review and edit your topics, as needed. Learn more: Setting Up Your Discussion

• Set up personal topics for your students, if your department requires this. Learn more: Project-Based Classes

• What if... you want to encourage students to discuss each other's work?

• Personalize your "Welcome" topic and add an icebreaker (or create a new topic for your icebreaker). Learn more: Icebreakers & Refreshers

• Try Creating a Private Office where students can contact you about personal issues and concerns. 

#7 – Introduce yourself via video — and ask your students to do the same. Learn more: Connecting with your students via video

You might also consider tagging all your students in this initial post. Learn more: More tips for tagging

#8 – Take care of administrative tasks.

• Update your contact information in WorkDay.

• Contact HR (hr@academyart.edu) to update your contact information in the Academy's official record.

• Set up Easy Grade Pro with your new class roster.

#9 – Set up an online office (optional).

• Request that a virtual office in Adobe Connect be set up for you (onlineoffice@academyart.edu).

• Attend a workshop on "Teaching in your Online Office."

• Learn more about Teaching in a Virtual Office.

#10 – Get some support.

• Attend an online workshop or Q&A session.

• Contact Jenny Michael (jmichael@academyart.edu; 415-618-3547) to make an appointment for one-on-one support.

• Visit Jenny's Teaching Support office hours. Visit the Teacher Training Workshops page to see the schedule and the link. 

• Post a question (as a Comment, below).