As the semester draws to a close, I wanted to share with you this resource from Holly Owens of the School of Health Sciences.

Michael K. Barbour
Fellow

End-of-Semester Course Checklist

Description: This checklist has been provided as a reference to make sure your course(s) is/are ready for the end of the semester. Tasks are divided into three sections: required, recommended, and optional. Short tutorials and other resources are linked for most tasks. If you have any questions, please contact the SHS ID, Holly Owens, at holly.owens@touro.edu.

RECOMMENDED-(highly encouraged)

Send a course closing (announcement or email) to students thanking them for a great semester.
Finalize grades in your Canvas Gradebook (make sure all items are graded)
Enable the Zeros grading feature in Canvas Gradebook (anything that has not been submit or graded will be counted as a 0)
Export your Canvas Gradebook and save it to your hard drive or other source
Review student course evaluations and modify content as desired

REQUIRED–Tasks that MUST be completed

Submit final grades to Banner (check with your Dean or Chair about grading deadlines)

OPTIONAL-Preparing for the Next Semester

Review your content and course materials for accuracy and relevance
Import course content into the new semester’s shell(s)
Request a Sandbox to work in if you are in need of course staging area-send email to Holly at owens@touro.edu to request a Sandbox course
Sign up for Canvas Trainings at edu/canvas