Early course preparation includes developing your course syllabus, Canvas course site, and working with your CTL on any needed course fees or field trip documentation. It’s also important to know how to track attendance.
Course Syllabus
Your course syllabus is due 30 days before your course begins. However, students use syllabi to choose course sections, so the sooner it’s done and published, the better. To prepare your syllabus, view the How to Build Your Course Syllabus resource page.
Canvas Course Site
Your Canvas course will be open to you 90 days before your course begins. Once it appears on your dashboard, start exploring and building.
You must have the first week’s module in Canvas open to students at least one week before your course begins. It’s also important to build a Canvas gradebook that aligns with your course syllabus by the start of class.
New to Canvas? Consider completing this self-paced orientation.
In-person Classes & Labs
If teaching an in-person class, contact your CTL to set up a visit to tour the academic center where your class in scheduled.
If teaching a 4-credit lab science:
- Set up a time with your CTL to meet in the lab to go over procedures and lab safety.
- Submit science supply orders—you will receive an ordering template from me.
- Self-enroll in the CCV-Allied Health & Science Resources Canvas page.
Attendance Tracking
Aviso/Watermark is the tool we use to track attendance and communicate with advisors. If you want to get a jump start before the semester, view the Introduction to Aviso/Watermark resource page.
Course Materials & Fees
If teaching a course that is not a 4-credit lab science, but you think you need a course fee for materials, contact your CTL ASAP.
Field Trips
If teaching a course that includes field trips, please review the field trip information.