Course Planning and Organization Template

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Ensure your course is well-structured and organized with this comprehensive template. It guides you through outlining course content, planning assignments, scheduling exams, and establishing grading schedules.

By following this template, associate professors can efficiently manage their course preparation, providing students with a top-notch educational experience.

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Proposed Tasks

Immediate Deadline, High Impact

  • Outline Course Content - due in 1 week
    ☐ Create a comprehensive outline for the course ☐ Identify key learning objectives ☐ Determine weekly topics and readings
  • Plan Assignments - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Decide on types of assignments (essays, projects, presentations) ☐ Create assignment guidelines and rubrics
  • Prepare First Day of Class - due in 3.5 months
    ☐ Plan introductory lecture ☐ Prepare course syllabus handouts
  • Review Course Plan - due in 4.5 months
    ☐ Final check of course plan and materials ☐ Make necessary revisions
  • Prepare for First Lecture - due in 6 months
    ☐ Review lecture notes and slides ☐ Check classroom technology

Future Deadline, High Impact

  • Schedule Exams - due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Choose exam dates ☐ Determine format (multiple choice, essay, etc.) ☐ Create study guides
  • Establish Grading Schedule - due in 1 month
    ☐ Set deadlines for grading assignments and exams ☐ Plan time for grading each week
  • Create Grading Templates - due in 4 months
    ☐ Design templates for grading assignments and exams
  • Upload Course Materials Online - due in 5 months
    ☐ Upload syllabus, assignments, and readings to online platform

Immediate Deadline, Low Impact

  • Prepare Lecture Slides - due in 1.5 months
    ☐ Create lecture slides for the first month of classes
  • Plan In-Class Activities - due in 2 months
    ☐ Develop interactive activities to supplement lectures
  • Print Course Materials - due in 5.5 months
    ☐ Print syllabus, assignments, and readings for in-person students

Future Deadline, Low Impact

  • Update Course as Necessary - ongoing
    ☐ Revise course materials based on student feedback and performance
  • Create Online Learning Resources - due in 2.5 months
    ☐ Compile additional resources for online learning platform ☐ Test online learning platform functionality
  • Finalize Course Syllabus - due in 3 months
    ☐ Include course outline, assignment schedule, grading policy, etc. ☐ Proofread and edit syllabus
  • Plan Office Hours - due in 6.5 months
    ☐ Schedule weekly office hours for student questions