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| Task | Tool |
|---|---|
| Make sure all content was copied correctly. | Course Copy |
| Post Welcome Announcement prior to first class meeting. | Announcements |
| Add/Update Course Syllabus. | Course File or Syllabus Tool |
| Add/Update your staff information (E-Mail, Office Location, Office Hours.) | Course Item or Contacts |
| Delete old Announcements and Discussion Board posts. | Announcements & Discussion Boards |
| Check all web and file links. | Course Links |
| Update Due Dates, Visibility Dates, Adaptive Release and Course Materials. | Course Options |
| Customize your course design (Entry Point, Theme, Menu Style, and Banner.) | Teaching Style |
| Email your students when the course is made available (include welcome message.) | |
| Turn off unnecessary tools from the course menu. | Course Menu |
| Introductory interactive activity. | Discussion Board, Surveys |
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