How to use this page

This page shows a sample getting started page that captures all the main information you might want to share with your students to successfully get them started in your course. The page is interactive and should not be the one you copy over to your actual course. Hover over the highlighted sections to see more information on additional considerations and how you might make this content your own.

Start Here | Welcome to the Course

In a short letter or video, introduce yourself, describe how you got into this field and why you teach this class. Give a little insight as to why this course is important. Let the student know you are a human being invested in the course and in the student's success and get the student as excited as the student will permit himself or herself to be. Replace the avatar with your picture (unless you have shared your image in a video).

First M. Last, Ph.D.
123-123-1234 | first.last@myinstitution.edu | website
Department
Office location
Student hours and method/location
Preferred contact method
How long it takes me to get back to you

Division and division phone number

Important Tip: Continue with the rest of the page

Please read through the rest of this course orientation page to set yourself up for success in this course.

Step 1: Read the course syllabus and course schedule

The course syllabus will provide you with the course schedule, course objectives, explanations of assignments and assessments, grading policies, and instructor contact information. Please read it carefully. You should have a deep familiarity with the schedule and process of the course.

Step 2: Get the Required Materials

The required materials include:

Author (Year). Title. Location: Publisher [ISBN]
Author (Year). Title. Location: Publisher [ISBN]
3rd party software or tools/apps used in the course

Step 3: Become Aware of Student Success and Support Resources

The following student success and support resources are available to Bellevue College students. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these resources.

Expand to view a list of student resources

Academic Advising: schedule an appointment with an advisor to make sure you are on track with your academic and career goals
Academic Success Center: schedule an appointment with a tutor or to receive writing or reading support
Benefits Hub: access need based benefits and support such as rental or fool assistance
Bellevue College ITS: login to the ITS portal and chat or file a ticket with ITS support
Center for Career Connections: view the career services for students
Counseling Center: view the Counseling Center services and/or schedule a meeting with a counselor
Disability Resource Center: learn about their services and/or set up your accommodations
eLearning: view eLearning resources including resources for Canvas and Zoom
Financial Aid: apply for, or check the status of, your financial aid
Library Media Center: learn what services are provided for online students, including 24/7 "Ask a librarian" support
Multicultural Center: view resources for all enrolled students and students of color, lesbian/gay/transgender students, first generation, refugee and immigrant students
Neurodiversity Navigators: individualized advocacy and access services for Neurodivergent Bellevue College students
Office of International Education: learn about the programs and resources available to international students
TRiO: view services provided to first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities
Veterans Services: view the resources available for veterans
Workforce Education: learn about training and grants or schedule an appointment to meet with a support staff

You are encouraged to contact any office/service that could be a support to you.

Step 4: Prepare for online access

The Technical Requirements page identifies the browsers, operating systems, and plugins that work best with Canvas.
If you are new to Canvas, review the Canvas student guides.
View the eLearning student guides for Zoom, Respondus, Honorlock, and Simcheck.
If needed, sign up for a eLearning student Canvas training option.
Know who to contact for technology support: your instructor, ITS, the vendor or publisher.

Step 5: Read about academic integrity and netiquette

[Place your own content here.]

Also, please review the core rules of netiquette for some guidelines and expectations on how to behave in an online learning environment.

Next Steps: Begin course content