syllabus
have been using an electronic format with of my culiary school and It works great. You don't have to use any paper and it is available for the students all the time They shouldn't be using the excuse that they don't have the syllabus or what we are cooking
Hi Raymond,
I like this method as well. This way in case the paper version goes missing the online version is there. We tried the online version only to save trees but our students did not like having just the online version. They like to have the printed version in their hands the first class meeting so they can review it and ask questions about it, even though both versions are the same. There is something about grasping the course syllabus and reviewing the policies, requirements and expectations that makes it even more real for them.
Gary
At our college, we develop the paper version of the syllabus to hand to each student on the first day of class and also post the syllabus to our online student "portal" for easy access by students and other faculty. This dual media posting works well for us.
I have both a paper version and post one online. It works great.
Hi Marianna,
Good alternative to getting information to and from students without having to deal with lost papers. Students of all ages amaze me kindergarten students lose things like clothing, pencils and lunches because they are young and immature. Adult students lose things like clothing, pencils, and lunches because they are scatter brained or distracted. Results are the same, only difference students are taller. Humans gotta love them. So anything we can do to reduce the opportunity for things to go missing we should take it.
Gary
I do have handouts occasionally, but I also enjoy using the online portal, as with the portal the students do not have to keep track of papers (which they often "fogret at home") and this helps them stay organized and be more responsible.
Hi Clifton,
You are right to makes the information available at all times. Kinda takes the fun out of creative excuses for students though. No more dog and homework stories. Suppose a lighting strike might work as an excuse.
Gary
Do you find that students use the online version well?
I teach in an online environment so everything is online. I am just curious how they respond to online materials in a more traditional setting.
