Before the start of term

  • Check the links in the course to make sure everything works. To report any issues, send the issue description with the new link and topic page URL to eConestoga@conestogac.on.ca.
  • Familiarize yourself with the mark breakdown in the gradebook and ensure it matches the Course Outline. To access the gradebook, select Course Tools and then Grades on the course navigation bar.
  • Update Meet Your Instructor page (or change it to draft mode). See the How to Edit the Meet Your Instructor Page resource in this module for more information.
  • Update your email and phone in How to Get Help.
  • If you’re using digital resources from the textbook: Set these up and review the instructions on the Required Resources page. Make sure you link to the privacy and accessibility policies for the digital resources under the Privacy and Accessibility for Online Tools section.
  • If you are using any hardware, software subscriptions, or plug-ins outside of Google, Office, D2L, or publisher’s resources, you need to include instructions for obtaining, installing and using the tools in the Required Resources page.
  • Update Instructional Plan.
  • Set due dates on Submission folders, if applicable.
  • Set availability on Discussion forums or topics, if applicable.
  • Consult Faculty Support if you have any questions or concerns (it includes full tutorials for most of the tools in Brightspace). Select Faculty Support on the course navigation bar to access it.

Every week

  • Check the Questions for Your Instructor forum regularly and respond to student questions there.
  • Use the Announcements course tool to help students stay on track with their studies.

At the end of the term

  • Post final grades to the Employee portal.