Syllabus
The Syllabus feature contains the syllabus for the course. This document is an essential component of the course environment. The syllabus creates structure for the course and outlines course expectations. Student access to the syllabus enables students to view the syllabus and access any material linked to the syllabus.
Student View of the Syllabus
As an instructor, you will have the ability to add/edit the syllabus.
Instructor View of the Syllabus. Note the additional options at the top.
Creating a Syllabus with the Syllabus Builder (watch the video)
The Syllabus Builder is an easy way to put your Course Syllabus together piece by piece. Begin by entering some basic information: your name and email, the semester, and your office hours for the course.
To begin adding to your Syllabus, click Add Syllabus Category.
Starting a Course Syllabus
Choose a Category from the list. If you want something that does not appear, choose Custom and enter your own Category in Custom Title.
Enter content for this Category using the rich editing tool bar, including text, web links, images, etc. When you are done, click Save.
Getting ready to enter a Course Description
When you save a Category, you will be presented with a list of all completed Categories. Add more by clicking Add Syllabus Category. To change the order in which Categories will appear, drag and drop them in the list. You can also Preview the compiled Syllabus.
When your Syllabus is complete, click Save.
This Syllabus is well on its way
Uploading a Syllabus from an Existing File
- Select Add Syllabus, then Enter Your Own.
- Choose File from the list.
- Click the Upload File button, then Add File in the window that appears.
- Browse to the Syllabus file on your computer, and click Open.
- Click the Save button to upload your Syllabus and make it available to your students.
Uploading a Syllabus file
Linking to a Syllabus Elsewhere on the Web
- Select Add Syllabus, then Enter Your Own.
- Choose URL from the list.
- Enter the web address of your Syllabus.
- Click Save.
Linking to a Syllabus elsewhere on the web
Typing in a Syllabus
- Select Add Syllabus, then Enter Your Own.
- Choose Text from the list.
- Type your Syllabus using the rich editing toolbar. It can include links, images, even YouTube videos.
- Click Save when finished.
Typing in a Syllabus