{"id":24376,"date":"2023-08-09T14:57:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T18:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ltsadev.sheridanc.on.ca\/apps\/wordpress\/learning-and-technology-portal\/?p=24376"},"modified":"2026-01-08T18:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:00:29","slug":"start-of-semester-tasks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/start-of-semester-tasks\/","title":{"rendered":"Start of Semester Tasks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Reminder: Classes will be open to students 4 days before the start of the semester.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This task list is designed to help you review your course content before students see it at the beginning of the semester. 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(if applicable)<ul><li>Learn More About <a href=\"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/grades\/\">Grades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Grades - Understanding Grades - Instructor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/51yxwGJ-SYs?list=PLxHabmZzFY6leyLzxIqHyxTqSEKyVxzoN\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Assignments<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Add and\/or modify assignments.<\/li><li>Delete outdated or unused assignments.<\/li><li>Update any date restrictions.<\/li><li>Enable Copyleaks (if applicable)<ul><li>Learn More About <a href=\"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/assignments\/\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Assignments<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Assignments \u2013 Create an Assignment \u2013 Instructor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UAhn8imeI4k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Discussions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Create new discussions and modify existing ones.<\/li><li>Delete outdated or unused discussions.<\/li><li>Update or remove any date restrictions.<ul><li>Learn More About <a href=\"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/discussions-new-experience\/\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Discussions<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The New Discussions Creation Experience | Instructor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T41Rd2OMnt4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Quizzes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Add and\/or modify quizzes.<\/li><li>Delete outdated or unused quizzes.<\/li><li>Update or delete any date restrictions.<\/li><li>Activate Respondus (if applicable)<ul><li>Learn More About <a href=\"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/quizzes-new-experience\/\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Quizzes<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Create a Quiz | Instructor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2oy6qfQSaWM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Groups<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Add and\/or modify groups.<\/li><li>Delete outdated or unused groups. <\/li><li>Ensure groups are associated with discussions and\/or assignments (if applicable)<ul><li>Learn More About <a href=\"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/groups\/\">Groups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Groups - Create a Group - Instructor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xNabPZe9d5I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Virtual Sessions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span lang=\"en-US\">Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/virtual-classroom\/\">Virtual Classroom Session<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1>Dates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Review Due Dates and Date Restrictions.<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/manage_dates\/instructor\/manage_dates_about.htm\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Manage Dates<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h1>Review Course<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Review the course from a student&#8217;s perspective and adjust accordingly. <ul><li>Click your name in the upper right-hand corner&gt;Choose View as Student <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reminder: Classes will be open to students 4 days before the start of the semester. 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