About the Course Overview and Introduction Area

This area of the online template consists of the following items:

• Welcome to the Course - Edit this item to include a brief overview of the course including any activities the student should complete before the course begins.
• Course Overview - Edit this item to include the official course description.
• Learning Objectives and Activities - Edit this item to include the course learning objectives and the activities students will complete to meet these objectives.
• Course Expectations - Edit this item to include any specific expectations you have of students taking the course.
• Course Etiquette - Standard online course etiquette.
• How you will be evaluated - Edit this item to include your grading policy and any participation requirements.
• Accessibility Accommodations - This item includes standard information about accessibility at the University of Rochester.
• Prerequisites - Edit this item to include any course prerequisites.
• Technical Requirements and Support - Edit this item to include any specific technological requirements for your course.
• Getting Started in an Online Environment - This folder contains some standard online course help. Learn more.
• Pre-Course Activities - This item is hidden from students but can be edited to include any activities that you want students to complete prior to starting the course.

Getting Started in an Online Environment

• Tips for Using Blackboard in an Online Course - A link to some general tips for using Blackboard.
• Create your Online Presence - How to add an avatar to your Blackboard course or Collaborate session.
• Panopto - Recorded Lectures - Technical specifications for using Panopto.
• Blackboard Collaborate - Online Synchronous Sessions - Technical specifications for using Collaborate.