Getting Ready for the Start of the Semester/Term
This guide will walk you through all the tasks needed to get your course ready for the new semester or term.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prepare for Your Course
The following guidelines will help you as you prepare for your course.
Task | Resources |
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Check to make sure that you can log in to your Lesley accounts. | |
Order your textbooks. | |
Utilize your library resources. |
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Send a welcome announcement to your students. |
Teaching on Campus?
If you will be teaching on campus, make sure to familiarize yourself with the classroom technology and make sure that you can log in to wifi.
Task | Resources |
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Familiarize yourself with the technology available in your classroom. |
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Set up Eduroam wifi access on all the devices you will be using on campus (laptop, tablet, phone). |
Set up Your myLesley Course Site
Utilize your myLesley course site to organize your course content including your syllabus, readings, videos, student activities, assignments, and more.
Task | Resources |
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Reusing content from a previous course? |
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Upload your course syllabus. | |
Create course content. | |
Create and manage activities and assignments. | |
Check the accessibility of your course content. | |
Set up your Grade Center. |
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Manage date/time settings for students with accomodations. |
Help and Support
- Additional resources and tutorials may be found on the Support Hub.
- Email elis@lesley.edu with any questions or to set up an appointment for 1:1 training.
- Have a question? Join us for our weekly eLIS Online Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 PM ET.
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