Structuring the Course: How do I put it all together and explain it to my students?

A well-organized course provides a clear path for students to progress. By providing structure and clear, welcoming instructions and information students will be more comfortable and confident and will ask fewer logistical questions.

Learning Objectives

A well-organized course provides a clear path for students to progress. By providing structure and clear, welcoming instructions and information students will be more comfortable and confident and will ask fewer logistical questions. By the end of this module, we hope you will be able to:

organize your course using the Modules tool
use the course Home Page and/or a "Getting Started with the Course" page to welcome and orient your students
write a readable, accessible syllabus that includes the information necessary for online students

Table of Contents

6.1 Structuring your Online Course

6.2 Structuring the Course: Communicating Your Plan and Intentions

6.3 Structuring the Course: Organizing the Syllabi for Online Courses

6.4 Structuring the Course: Writing a Good Syllabus

6.5 Structuring the Course: Resources for Building the Course

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