Quarterly Checklist
Before the Quarter Begins
Starting Week Seven of Previous Quarter
- Courses are made available in Blackboard.
- Instructors are added to courses in Datatel by chairpersons.
- Complete any relevant Blackboard training
- Request Course Copy
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Complete a thorough course review, including
- Update all course materials
- Update all dates and references to past quarters
- Remove old Announcements
- Remove past discussion threads
- Ensure assessments and Gradebook are current
- Check external links, audio and video
- If using Testing Center: ensure correct Securexam settings and paperwork are completed
- Immediately notify ITDL of technical concerns
Four Days Before the Quarter Begins
- Students are added into Blackboard.
- Complete one final course review
Once the Quarter Begins
Week One:
- Post or e-mail Welcome announcement to students
Week Two:
- Archive course
- Export copy of Gradebook
Week Three:
- Export copy of Gradebook
Week Four:
- Export copy of Gradebook
Week Five:
- Archive course
- Export copy of Gradebook
Week Six:
- Export copy of Gradebook
Week Seven:
- Export copy of Gradebook
- Begin preparing for next quarter
Week Eight:
- Export copy of Gradebook
Week Nine:
- Export copy of Gradebook
Week Ten:
- Export copy of Gradebook
Finals Week:
- Archive course
- Export copy of Gradebook
After the Quarter Ends
Complete by Monday after Incompletes Deadline (usually Week Seven of Following Quarter)
- Archive and save course
- Export copy of Gradebook