Welcome to XXX-C100, Your Course Title!

I'm Dr. Your Name, Associate Professor in the Department of Departments. Please use the Canvas Inbox to contact me about course questions. If you have other questions my email is email@yourorg.edu.

You can also message me in Canvas or call me at 111-222-3333 to schedule an appointment to meet via videoconference or on the phone. If you call, please leave a message and I will get back with you as soon as possible.

What is the course about?

[Description of the course and content area]

How does the course work?

This course is 100% online and it is asynchronous, meaning that there are no specific days or times students are required to be online as a class. You will regularly interact with each other about the course content: readings, videos, issues, projects, etc. There will be activities where you will be expected to have a real-time conversation with a partner, either on the phone or on video. Activities include discussions in groups and in pairs, presentations, quizzes and exams, and a project.

What do I need to participate?

Textbook

Textbook Information

[Textbook(s) references and additional information if you are using an eText.]

Additional texts and videos will be provided electronically.

Software:

MS Office (most recent) or Office 365

Hardware/Access:

You need consistent access to high speed internet on a functional and up-to-date computer. Since [we will be meeting on video in small groups/you will be turning in video on assignments/we will have a couple of guest speakers/etc.], you also need access to a webcam attached to a computer or a mobile device with a front-facing camera as well as a headset with a microphone to avoid audio feedback. Earbuds with a mic in the cord are fine though actual headphones with a mic will normally provide better audio quality.

Time management and organization skills:

Plan to spend around _____ hours a week on the coursework including reading the assigned texts or watching video material, interacting with colleagues in discussion forums, and working on individual and group projects.

How do I navigate the course site?

Your weekly activities will be presented via Modules. Always visit Modules to get the information about what must be done during each week.

What if I'm new to Canvas?

If you are new to Canvas, please review the Getting Started with Canvas section in the Welcome Module.

If you need technical assistance please contact the IT Support Center (Help is available 24/7) or check the Knowledge Base.

Phone: (XXX) 111-2222
Email: email@yourorg.edu
Chat: ithelplive.yourorg.edu

What do I do now?

Read the Course Syllabus and the Welcome Module, introduce yourself in the Introductions Discussion, and then dive into Module One.