{"id":6444,"date":"2024-08-15T09:22:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/itds\/?p=6444"},"modified":"2024-08-15T09:41:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:41:33","slug":"start-of-semester-checklist-fall-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/itds\/2024\/08\/15\/start-of-semester-checklist-fall-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Start of Semester Checklist – Fall 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall 2024 Teaching<\/h1>\n

As you prepare for the coming Fall semester<\/a>, take note of our Fall support resources, tips for setting up your Canvas course, and some steps for success in your courses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Dates for Upcoming Term(s)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First Day of Fall Classes: <\/strong><\/span>Wednesday, September 4, 2024
\n<\/span>Last Day of Fall Classes: <\/strong><\/span>Friday, December 20, 2024.<\/p>\n

Fall Canvas courses will be automatically published August 30, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Review the Academic Calendar<\/a> for all session dates.<\/p>\n

Please note that online programs may follow different dates.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Faculty Development Opportunities<\/h2>\n

Preparing for Fall 2024 Semester<\/a>: Thursday, August 22, 9:00am – 12:30pm, Online.
\nWe invite you to our faculty development event to help prepare for the Fall semester. This event will include sessions focused on course design best practices, how to set up and design your Fall course in Canvas, AI and other generative technologies, as well as strategies for effective assessment and student engagement. These sessions apply to teaching in any modality.<\/p>\n

EOTL101: Foundations for Success<\/a>: October 14 \u2013 November 10, 2024.
\nThis fully online course is structured to offer faculty participants the flexibility to complete learning activities with the guidance and feedback of our instructional designers. This course provides an opportunity for participants to discuss challenges, pose questions, and explore a variety of strategies to teach online\/hybrid across various disciplines. It also serves as a platform for faculty to share their exemplary online teaching practices and innovative strategies. Typically, participation involves 2 to 4 hours of asynchronous work. This is a great opportunity for professional growth, networking and faculty development.<\/p>\n

EOTL102: Student Engagement Tools and Techniques<\/a>: September 16th to October 6th, 2024. EOTL102 is an online, asynchronous course that aims to provide faculty with a conceptual framework of student engagement as well as strategies and tools that they can implement in their own teaching practices. Participants will learn how to increase student motivation, implement active learning techniques, and use tools that foster collaboration in online, hybrid, and in-person teaching environments.<\/p>\n

Canvas Updates<\/h2>\n