Appendix C: Checklist for Teaching Each Semester
To prepare for each semester of teaching, please complete the following:
- Know when and where your class meets on Monday. Consult the USU Campus Map.
- Review your class roster on Banner; a photo roster is also available.
- Test and familiarize yourself with classroom technology.
- Finalize your curriculum and schedule.
- Send a welcome email to students with course details and expectations.
- Publish your Canvas course before your first class.
- Prepare at least one week of detailed lesson plans.
- Update the syllabus template with your course’s section number, name, office hours, and USU email.
- Submit electronic copies of your syllabus and course schedule to the department when they request it. Save your file as Lastname_English1010_section#_SemesterDate.docx