Course Readiness Checklist

• ☐ If you have content from a prior semester, import the content into your current course.
• ☐ Test all course hyperlinks and update broken links.
• ☐ Set due dates for learning activities and assignments.
• ☐ Update course calendar.
• ☐ Confirm Moodle Gradebook Settings are accurate for course grade calculation.
• ☐ Add an Announcements forum, if missing.
• ☐ Add a Q&A forum
• ☐ Confirm all text, images, videos, and audio files are accessible.
• ☐ Add a Welcome Message (written text or video).
• ☐ Update “Getting Started” section to include the following items:
  • ☐ Updated Course Syllabus (Moodle page template is available) with current:
    • ☐ Instructor information
    • ☐ Course Information
    • ☐ Policies
    • ☐ Student Support Resources
  • ☐ Updated Course Schedule (Moodle page template is available)
  • ☐ Online Communication Netiqutte
  • ☐ COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
  • ☐ Self-introduction forum
• ☐ Add or update title banner for each module.
• ☐ Ensure learning objectives are stated clearly in each module.
• ☐ Provide clear instructions to complete each learning activity.
• ☐ Provide assessment rubric for graded items.
• ☐ Set test dates and passwords for any online proctored exams.
• ☐ Ensure external resources (Word, PDF, URLs) open in a new window or new tab.
• ☐ Update Restrict access and Activity completion settings in Moodle activities.
• ☐ Hide or delete empty topics on the course main page.
• ☐ Make the course visible at least one week prior to start date.

During the First Week

• ☐ Ensure students complete the “Getting Started” section.
• ☐ Encourage students to share background info, personal interests, and their learning goals in the self-introduction forum.
• ☐ Communicate regularly through announcement and Q&A forums and email to build instructor presence.
• ☐ Invite and encourage students to use virtual office hours to make appointments.
• ☐ View participant page and contact students who have not logged in during the first week.

Throughout the Course

• ☐ Monitor assignment submissions.
• ☐ Contact students about missed deadlines or failure to log in regularly.
• ☐ Communicate with students frequently to maintain instructor presence.
• ☐ Post announcements to remind students of upcoming deadlines.
• ☐ Check and update Group settings before group projects begin.
• ☐ Provide opportunities for students to use online tools before a required assignment.
• ☐ Respond to student inquiries within 24-48 hours.
• ☐ Communicate when students should expect to receive grades and returned assignments.
• ☐ Provide individual messages of encouragement and feedback.
• ☐ If you will be inaccessible during the semester, provide guidance on what to do during that time.

During the Final Week

• ☐ Post final course grades in accordance with University policy.
• ☐ Send an email with a closing personal message to students.
• ☐ Encourage completion of end-of-course survey.