E-Learning Instructor Guide
Before the course start date, post a welcome announcement in your course. Welcome your students to your course. Acquaint them with the course navigation (i.e., how to get started, where specific items can be found, how they can contact you, where to go if they are having difficulty, and more). On the first day of class, copy this announcement and paste it in an email to the entire class.
Welcome 1
Welcome to [insert course prefix,
number, and title]
I am [Name], your instructor. If this is your first online class, welcome to the world of online learning! I hope you will find this class intellectually challenging, informing, interactive, and fun. To begin the course, read the syllabus, which is located [Name of the link] on the left. Your first assignment will be [Name of the assignment]. To access [Name of the assignment], click [Name of the link] on the left.
Welcome 2
Welcome to [insert course prefix, number,
and title]
Hello, I am, [insert your name], your instructor for this course. Below you
will find information on how to navigate this course. Please read carefully.
ü Course
Syllabus/Outline: Click on the button to your left labeled [Name of the link].
ü Assignments: Click on
the button to your left labeled [Name of
the link].
ü Communication: We
will communicate in this course using the following tools: [insert names of
communication tools you will utilize in the course]. You will find these
communication tools by clicking on the button to your left [Name of the link].
ü Faculty
Information: Click on the button to your left labeled [Name of the link].
ü My Grades: Click on
the button to your left labeled [Name of
the link].
ü Announcements: All
course announcements will be found on this announcement page. Please remember
to check these regularly for important course information from me. The
announcement button to your left may be utilized to navigate back to the entry
page to your course.
ü Your first
required assignment for orientation to this course may be found by clicking on
the button to your left labeled [Name of
the link]. This assignment must be completed within the first three days of
the course. If you need any additional or clarifying information, please
contact me by clicking on the button to your left labeled [Name of the link].