Here are a few strategies you can use to establish and communicate expectations for yourself and your students.
Create a custom homepage -
When students visit your course for the first time (and every time after that) they need to see key information in a friendly and welcoming manner.
Update your syllabus -
Having an organized, approachable, and accessible syllabus helps to set a positive tone for the course. Make sure to mention how students can contact you, your textbook requirements and any technology you will use.
Use a Begin Here module -
Easily organize pages that welcome your students, communicate your expectations, and provide ongoing support for your students. Review these items during the first week of class. Use this section to expand on information outlined in your syllabus.
Create clear and measurable learning objectives -
Learning Objectives are statements that describe the specific knowledge, skills, or abilities student will be able to demonstrate in the real world as a result of completing a lesson. Objectives communicate to students what you expect them to learn from the course and each module.
Provide opportunities for feedback to stay on track -
Providing both formative and summative assessments can reassure students or help them self-correct before it is too late.
Develop rubrics for grading and share with students -
Rubrics or detailed grading criteria tell students what is expected from and how they will be graded.
