Here is a friendly reach out to remind course instructors that class begins January 3, 2023. With holiday closures between now and then, we recommend beginning your course preparations in Moodle early.
Remember help is available. Note important dates and LOTS of helpful information below PLUS: a checklist of items with steps and links for you to get started right away. Reach out if you have questions!
Please note: There are just 15 business days between Thanksgiving and New Years!
Important Dates:
Help Desk is closed weekends and holidays, including:
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24, 2022 – Friday, November 25, 2022
- University Holiday: Monday, December 19, 2022 – Friday, December, 30, 2022
- New Year: January 2, 2023
Faculty are encouraged to open courses to students a minimum two weeks before classes begin:
- Dec 20: Winter Qtr, Health Science
- Dec 29: Spring Term
Classes Begin:
- Jan 3: Winter Qtr, Health Sciences (PA)
- Jan 10: Health Sciences (PT, OT)
- Jan 12: Spring Term
Why open my course two weeks before the term starts?
We know students check Moodle long before classes begin. They want to confirm enrollments are correct, get acquainted with instructors, and take care of any preparations ahead of time (think school supplies list!). By opening your course and making introductory information available to them – you are putting the learner’s needs at the center of the process helping to ensure a successful start.
Explore new tools:
For ideas and inspiration, be sure to check out the many tools and helpful tips posted to the EdTech Tool box on our website. If you are looking for one-on-one assistance, please contact helpdesk@clarkson.edu for more information or to request a consultation.
Technology Loans Avail:
There are Dell 2-in-1 pen enabled touchscreen laptops and other tech available for loan to instructors. The Dell 2-in-1 is ideal for digitizing handwritten notations useful when creating screen share recordings and providing feedback on student assignment submissions. Terms do apply. View our Technology Loaner Pool program information page and submit a request through the form linked there.
Developing or revising your course:
Instructional designers are available to to assist and support faculty in developing new online courses. We will assist you with outlining your course, creating engaging materials and activities, building your course in Moodle and much more!
If you are getting your existing course ready:
We can help get your existing course ready for the next term by ensuring that you have the most up-to-date institutional links and documents, reviewing your course for opportunities for improvement, and testing technology. We are happy to provide you with any of the consultation, tools, and resources listed above as well.
More Helpful Links:
Student Resources: Learner Support
Academic Affairs: Policies and Forms
On behalf of the Teaching & Learning Corner, we wish you a very merry holiday season.
