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Brightspace Course Development Checklist for Face-to-Face Courses
This checklist is designed for instructors who are teaching fully face-to-face courses and using Brightspace as a supplementary tool. It incorporates best practices from Quality Matters and the SUNY Online Course Quality Rubric to ensure your Brightspace environment effectively supports your in-person instruction.
Face-to-Face Integration Strategies
Use module description area or weekly announcements to guide students
Create content areas that specifically complement in-class activities
Post in-class handouts before or after sessions as appropriate
Provide online submission options for assignments discussed in class
Include reflection activities that connect online and in-class components
Post presentation slides or lecture notes within 24 hours of each class session
Create spaces for collaborative work that begins in class and continues online
Use Brightspace to distribute resources mentioned during in-person sessions
Set up the grade book with all assignments, weights, and point values
Set up grade calculation methods to match your syllabus
Create submission folders for all assignments
Include detailed assignment instructions and grading criteria or rubrics for each assessment
Include sample assignments or exemplars where appropriate
Configure due dates and availability dates for all submissions
Create any quizzes or tests that will be administered through Brightspace
Consider using Brightspace’s built-in rubric tool for consistent grading
Create a welcome announcement that introduces yourself and explains how Brightspace will be used in the course
Post a course syllabus in a dedicated, easy-to-find location (Start Here module)
In a pinned Announcement or in the Start Here module, include clear contact information (office hours, email, phone if applicable)
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Customize the course homepage with relevant information and links to key areas
Set up consistent navigation structure with logical organization
Create a course schedule that aligns with your face-to-face sessions
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