Institutional

Students are linked to TMCC Resources, which includes policies, the student handbook, minimum technology requirements, computer skills expected, and other institution-wide policy publications. They are linked to this location via the homepage template, as well as through the main course navigation menu.

Commonly established policies may address such matters as student conduct, academic integrity, the grade of “Incomplete,” withdrawal without penalty, student grievances, proctoring, accessibility, etc. Confirm that the policies are easy-to-locate for students. An academic integrity policy is especially important, the inclusion of this policy is suggested if not already included in your course.

Instructor/Course Specific

Commonly established policies may address such matters as late submission of assignments, confidentiality in the classroom, electronic communication, etc. Confirm that these instructor/course specific policies are clear to students. Late submission policies are especially important, the inclusion of this course-specific policy is suggested if not already included in your course.

Remind students of any required instructional materials (textbook or other readings) as well as additional technologies required for your course, but are not included with TMCC Resources. This might include third-party software or an outside social platform.

Clarify here exactly what prerequisites may be required for this course and, if none, specify. This should be included in the course syllabus as well, but it never hurts to reiterate certain, critical aspects of the course.

Also consider linking students to the WebCollege Online Tutorial, which will ensure they have any additional information needed to succeed in the online classroom.