Your Course Design Timeline

Planning for success

 Use this text-based timeline, the graphic outline to the left, or–click on the graphic to link to a printable version of the Course Design Timeline

3-5 months from the start date

• Meet with mentor faculty to obtain course details, such as Learning Outcomes and primary texts associated with the course
• Conceptualize Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and meet with CTL IDs as needed to map potential assessments
• Determine delivery modality and engage in training, as necessary to get up and running

2-4 months from the start date

• Begin gathering and organizing course content that will support students meeting planned assessments
• Review strategies to create active learning and engagement opportunities
• Create and/or produce any learning content, including final assessments and assignments

1-3 months from the start date

• Draft your syllabus
• Test web tools and/or strategies as needed
• Create assessments supplements and rubrics as needed
• Request streaming rights and/or copyright permissions from the Library

1-4 weeks from the start date

• Review your grade center to ensure that it is displaying your preferred weights, categories, etc.
• Submit your syllabus to your department’s designated administrative assistant
• Schedule any last minute tutorials or how-tos with CTL

Launch course!