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Merged William E Warriner requested to merge SP2024 into main
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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ The course runs every session each year: Fall, Spring, Summer. The UAB Academic
## Course Setup Checklist
Steps can be performed by any Teachers and Instructors unless otherwise noted.
### Instructor of Record
- [ ] Merge GBSC and IDNE sections.
- Must be done by [IOR](#abbreviations).
@@ -14,18 +14,9 @@ Steps can be performed by any Teachers and Instructors unless otherwise noted.
- [ ] Add course Teachers and Instructors as needed.
- Must be done by [IOR](#abbreviations) _after_ merge step is complete! Otherwise, adds may need to be redone.
- Please visit [Canvas: Add/Remove User(s) SLA page](https://uabprod.service-now.com/service_portal?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=76f97b59374a670024a67c1643990ece).
- [ ] Upload [Syllabus HTML](syllabus.html)
1. Navigate to Syllabus page.
2. Switch text entry box to raw HTML mode by clicking `</>` symbol at bottom-right of box.
3. Copy-paste [HTML](syllabus.html) into text entry box.
4. Update Demonstration assignment links.
1. Look for the three HTML tags like `<a title="Demonstration #1" href="">`.
2. For each one, add the appropriate assignment page path, which should look like `/courses/$course_number/assignments/$assignment_number`, e.g. like `/courses/1601187/assignments/6860919`. This can be found by visiting the assignment to get the `$course_number` and `$assignment_number` values.
5. Switch to WYSIWYG mode: click `</>` symbol again.
6. Check "Show Course Summary" checkbox.
7. Verify formatting is correct.
8. Make a note of the Syllabus page URL for use with the Assignments page. _Not_ the Syllabus editing page!
9. Update syllabus at <https://s3.lts.rc.uab.edu/uab-rc-dsjc/syllabus.html> by manual upload.
### Teachers/Other Instructors
- [ ] Set up the Syllabus Affirmation Assignment
1. Navigate to Quizzes page.
2. Click "+ Quiz" button.
@@ -47,12 +38,17 @@ Steps can be performed by any Teachers and Instructors unless otherwise noted.
- Let Students See Their Quiz Responses: `checked`
- Only Once After Each Attempt: `checked`
- Let Students See The Correct Answers: `unchecked`
- Show one question at a time: `unchecked`
- Quiz Restrictions:
- Require an access code: `unchecked`
- Filter IP Addresses: `unchecked`
- Assign:
- Assign to: `Everyone`
- Due: Wednesday of 2nd week.
- Available from/until: blank
- Available from/until: both blank
9. Click "Questions" tab.
10. Click "+ New Question".
- In the top-left Text Entry box enter "First Demonstration Due Date"
- In the Drop Down box select "Multiple Choice"
- Enter the text "When is the first demonstration due?" in the main text entry box.
- Make one answer the correct date (see the Syllabus for timings).
@@ -69,8 +65,9 @@ Steps can be performed by any Teachers and Instructors unless otherwise noted.
6. Update Syllabus link.
1. On the first line is HTML tag that looks like `<a title="Syllabus" href="">`.
2. Copy-paste Syllabus Page URL between double quotes after `href=`.
7. Switch to WYSIWYG mode: click `</>` symbol again.
8. Set the following field values in the remainder of the form.
7. Make any other necessary changes to the assignment HTML. Don't forget to update in the repository!
8. Switch to WYSIWYG mode: click `</>` symbol again.
9. Set the following field values in the remainder of the form.
- Points: `1`
- Assignment Group: `Assignments`
- Display Grade as: `Complete/Incomplete`
@@ -81,7 +78,7 @@ Steps can be performed by any Teachers and Instructors unless otherwise noted.
- Assign to: `Everyone`
- Due: **varies, see table below**
Assignment due dates should be staggered, with at least three weeks between them, always on a Friday. The following table contains due dates for each. You will need to determine the actual calendar dates for each semester.
Assignment due dates should be staggered, with at least three weeks between them, always on a Friday. The following table contains due dates for each. You will need to determine the actual calendar dates for each semester. Be sure to account for Spring Break in the Spring semester! Don't let assignments land on holidays or break days.
| Session Length | #1 Due Date | #2 Due Date | #3 Due Date |
| -------------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- |
@@ -89,20 +86,36 @@ Steps can be performed by any Teachers and Instructors unless otherwise noted.
| 10 weeks | 4th week | 7th week | 10th week |
- Available from/until: blank
9. Click save and publish!
10. For `Demonstration #2` and `Demonstration #3`:
10. Click save and publish!
11. For `Demonstration #2` and `Demonstration #3`:
1. Go to the main Assignments page.
2. Click the vertical three dots next to the `Demonstration #1` assignment you created.
3. Click "Duplicate".
4. On the new entry, click the vertical three dots, then "Edit Assignment".
5. Modify the "Name" field appropriately.
6. Click "Save & Publish".
11. Verify the assignments are published in the Assignments main page, with a green checkmark icon next to each.
12. Verify the assignments are published in the Assignments main page, with a green checkmark icon next to each.
- [ ] Upload [Syllabus HTML](syllabus.html)
1. Navigate to Syllabus page.
2. Switch text entry box to raw HTML mode by clicking `</>` symbol at bottom-right of box.
3. Copy-paste [HTML](syllabus.html) into text entry box.
4. Update Syllabus Affirmation assignment link.
1. Look for the HTML tags like `<a title="Syllabus Affirmation" href="">`.
2. For each one, add the appropriate assignment page path, which should look like `/courses/$course_number/quizzes/$quiz_number`, e.g. like `/courses/1601187/assignments/2325855`. This can be found by visiting the assignment to get the `$course_number` and `$assignment_number` values.
3. Only the trailing part of the URL starting with `/courses` is needed. The leading `/` is required.
5. Update Demonstration assignment links.
1. Look for the three HTML tags like `<a title="Demonstration #1" href="">`.
2. For each one, add the appropriate assignment page path, which should look like `/courses/$course_number/assignments/$assignment_number`, e.g. like `/courses/1601187/assignments/6860919`. This can be found by visiting the assignment to get the `$course_number` and `$assignment_number` values.
3. Only the trailing part of the URL starting with `/courses` is needed. The leading `/` is required.
6. Switch to WYSIWYG mode: click `</>` symbol again.
7. Check "Show Course Summary" checkbox.
8. Verify formatting is correct.
9. Make a note of the Syllabus page URL for use with the Assignments page. _Not_ the Syllabus editing page!
10. Update syllabus at <https://s3.lts.rc.uab.edu/uab-rc-dsjc/syllabus.html> by manual upload.
- [ ] Set up Home page.
1. Navigate to Home page.
2. Click "Choose Home Page" button.
3. Select "Syllabus".
4. Click "Save" button.
- [ ] Set up Settings page.
- Navigation tab:
- Disable all except:
@@ -118,7 +131,9 @@ Steps can be performed by any Teachers and Instructors unless otherwise noted.
- Technology Resources
- Student Academic and Support Services
- Put them in the above order!
- [ ] Verify links using "Course Link Validator" on Settings page.
- Click Save when done.
- [ ] Verify links using "Validate Links in Content" on Settings page.
- Note: `https://rc.uab.edu` may be marked as unreachable. Double check that it works correctly manually. This should be a false positive.
- [ ] Use Student View to verify the course has appropriate appearance and function.
- Make sure syllabus looks correct.
- Make sure assignments are visible (they need to be published individually).
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