How to use this Module

The Course Information module contains a series of templates that should be edited to reflect the structure and content of your course. For example, there are placeholders where you can upload an instructor bio and photo as well as student course delivery instructions referencing features that you may or may not be making use of. 

How to Edit the Templates

You will have to customize many of the course files within this module. To do this view the course file, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Edit HTML".  You will not need to know how to program HTML to edit these items as you can make use of the built-in HTML text editor. If you have never edited a course file this way within LEARN you can practice on this course file as it is in "Draft" mode and hidden from students.
Example of Edit HTML button

Adding a Photo to the Instructor Introduction Course File

Within the Instructor Introduction course file you will notice a placeholder image that can be replaced with a photo of the instructor for the course. To update this you will first scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Edit HTML". Click on the placeholder image and click "Insert Image" and then "From My Computer" to upload your image. Your image should be 600px by 600px or larger.
Click the Insert Image icon

Replacing the Course Outline

A sample course outline is included in this module. This sample outline must be replaced with the correct course outline for the delivery of the course. To do this click the dropdown menu beside the Course Outline course file and click "Change File". You will then be prompted to browse for the file you would like to replace the sample outline with.
Changing the file in the content area of LEARN

Updating the Course Communication Page

Update the Course Communication page using guidelines from the Instructor / Student Communication Protocols.

  1. Be explicit about the platform(s) that will be used for course delivery; for example, courses are developed and delivered in LEARN, using MS Teams OR WebEx for synchronous delivery (use only College-approved platforms).

  2. Be explicit about where the link to your synchronous course can be found: post it in LEARN and/or send an email to students. 

  3. Create an MS Teams channel or LEARN discussions for course-related questions, that may affect fellow students; be sure to check and respond to the forum regularly (daily or 3x per week) during the week. The communications through MS Teams channel or LEARN discussions can, in turn, be turned into FAQ documents for future course delivery.

  4. Designate regular “office hours” via video-conferencing (MS Teams, WebEx), if possible, at a specified time for course questions or comments, no appointment necessary (e.g., once or twice per week from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.); or provide students with “reasonable availability” —ask them to direct message (DM) you via MS Teams regarding availability or setting an appointment, which can also be done by MS Teams bookings

  5. Create a hierarchy of contact methods, a communication hierarchy that outlines methods of communicating for specific purposes, from general course matters to private to emergency.

  6. General messages – provide a single, consistent method of delivering course announcements to the class be that through LEARN, MS Teams or another College-approved messaging service, and let students know how often you will be posting announcements (weekly, bi-weekly)

    1. Personal1 or formal course matters – have students use RRC email to contact you about a personal or formal matter or to arrange an appointment with you, or

    2. Private2 matters – have students use direct messaging (DM) via chat in MS Teams or another approved communication channel for private student matters

    3. Time-sensitive matters3 – students could use RRC email or DM in cases of where they may not be able to attend a scheduled class or an assessment. Instructors should confirm with their class/students what constitute time-sensitive matters

    4. Exams – provide exam details in advance, including start time, exam length, as well as method of contact should students have questions or technical issues during an exam