Example: Course Expectations

Note: the Course Expectations below are excerpted from a course syllabus - see it in context. Links to an external site.

 

Expectations

As a student in this course, you can expect that your instructor will:

  • respond within 24 hours to your messages (any exceptions to this will be communicated to you and posted on our course website)
    • Please feel free to email me directly or send me a note within our course website when you have questions: I am happy to help you.
  • provide you with timely feedback on course assignments and discussions
  • provide you with additional help resources as needed

 

As a student in this course, your instructor expects that you will:

  • have reliable and consistent access to the Internet
  • have reliable and consistent access to a laptop and/or desktop computer
    • While this course is able to be completed solely with a mobile device, you may find it easier/faster to use a laptop or desktop
  • be prepared to explore and understand how to use various learning technologies such as:
    • Canvas 
    • Google Drive - this includes organizing your files
    • Blogging & website platforms
    • Hypothes.is
    • other software as needed throughout the course - directions and help will be provided
  • check your email and our course website at least three times each week
    • All registered University of Minnesota students are provided with an email address. You should check it consistently or have it forwarded to the email address you regularly check. Stay connected: you are responsible for all necessary communications.