Many have different theories on either having a detailed syllabus i.e. explaining your daily learning outcomes or keeping the syllabus static to give room for changes or being flexible. I myself try to keep a "daily learning outcome" as to keep me on point and keep my students abreast as to what is being covered that day. If something is not covered in class, then I assign an assignment pertaining to the subject matter and it is discussed the following day. Keeping a detailed syllabus has been a tremendous help to me and my students. We both know what is expected and this leaves zero room for missed assignments or papers. ~Louis