A 'collaborative syllabus' is one in which the students have the ability to help determine the specifics of a course. Those specifics can be any element that a professor is willing to be flexible with ...

This post shows you how to create a dynamic online syllabus by using a spreadsheet and an online calendar app to plan your class sessions.

Creating and sharing the syllabus at the onset of a course is an important component to help orient students. The following recommendations provide guidance on producing and sharing a high-quality ...

Creating a Friendlier Syllabus Course syllabi set the tone for the whole semester. With the help of a new tool kit, some instructors are overhauling theirs to make them more welcoming, inclusive and ...

A liquid syllabus helps ensure that students begin a course feeling supported by their instructor--before the course even begins.

Provide a digital version of your syllabus and embed or link to short videos, screencasts or other media types. Create a graphic representation of learning outcomes: Create a concept map that shows ...

Want to control syllabus bloat? Create an online version with everything students need to know in a familiar Q&A format.

Some instructors see the syllabus as a simple outline of the course topics, while others add everything related to the course as well as the kitchen sink. An effective syllabus lies somewhere in ...

Academic Success Tip: Create a Syllabus Zine A chemical engineering professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst redesigned her syllabus as a mini magazine to promote student engagement, ...

Student leaders are working with University of Missouri faculty to create an online repository of course outlines — ideally, to make class structures more transparent ahead of semester scheduling. The ...