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Welcome to ASU 101 for Online students!
Welcome to ASU 101 for Online students!
If you are new instructor or looking for additional training, please review this page before the class begins.
If you are new instructor or looking for additional training, please review this page before the class begins.
Overview of the Instructor Role
Overview of the Instructor Role
As the instructor for the ASU 101 class, your role is to:
Facilitate and oversee the course.
Communicate with students who are not participating, falling behind, or missing assignments.
Ensure that students who have accommodations through SAILS have adequate support for the class.
Oversee the course policies (more information below) and determine flexibility based on a student's unique situation.
Regularly (every 3-4 days) connect with students in Canvas and Yellowdig.
Regularly (at least twice per week) log into Yellowdig and connect with students.
Support the Section Leader (if your course has a Section Leader).
Grade any assignments that the Section Leader cannot grade (more information below).
Grade any assignments that are submitted late, after the due date.
Review this page for additional information about the Instructor role, and click one of the buttons below for a comprehensive guide to your college's ASU 101 course.
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
Questions about the course: Contact Maddie Christus (EdPlus Instructional Designer & ASU 101 Program Coordinator) at madeline.christus@asu.edu, or Maria Ruddy (EdPlus Program Manager for ASU 101) at maria.balderas@asu.edu
Questions about course policies: Contact Maddie Christus (madeline.christus@asu.edu), or Maria Ruddy (maria.balderas@asu.edu)
Questions about absence policies: Contact your college or college contact. Each college manages absences differently.
Questions about payment or instructor absence: Contact your college.
Questions about using Canvas: Start with the Canvas instructor guide, and contact Maddie Christus (madeline.christus@asu.edu), or Maria Ruddy (maria.balderas@asu.edu) if your questions are not answered.
Course Policies
Course Policies
Each college's ASU 101 class is slightly different. Review course policies for the class that you are facilitating in one of the Instructor Guides below.
All colleges - for instructors facilitating ASU 101 in any college except Fulton and The College.
Course Technology
Course Technology
The ASU 101 course is hosted through Canvas. If you are not familiar with Canvas, please review the Canvas instructor guide.
You will need access to a computer or technology device that allows you to easily navigate between tabs.
We recommend using Google Chrome.
The ASU 101 course uses the Yellowdig platform to facilitate class discussions. More information on Yellowdig is below.
Students do not need to purchase any external technology or textbooks for this class.
Pre-Course Set-Up
Pre-Course Set-Up
Instructors will not:
You will not request or set up your Canvas course. The EdPlus team will set the course up for you, and you will be notified when the course is ready. The course will be ready at least 3 business days before the start of the session.
You will not need to adjust any due dates, assignments, or materials. Everything will be set up for you.
You will not set-up Yellowdig. The community will be set. Please do not attempt to adjust the point structure or the due dates.
Instructors will:
Add the class syllabus to My ASU.
Update My ASU to indicate that textbooks are not required for this class.
Add their information to the class syllabus in Canvas.
Add their bio to the "Meet your Instructors" page.
Post a welcome announcement in Canvas.
Create an introductory post in Yellowdig.
More information about each task is below in the "Weekly To-Dos for Instructors" drop-down.
Understanding the Course Layout
Understanding the Course Layout
All content in Canvas is organized into Modules. If you are not familiar with Modules, please review the Canvas instructor guide.
This course has 8 total Modules. The first Module in Canvas will remain unpublished as this section contains reminders for instructors and section leaders. Do not publish this Module.
Depending on the course you are facilitating, your course will either start with a "Getting Started" Module or will start at "Module 1". This is the first published Module.
All Modules have learning materials and assignments. Some assignments will be autograded; more information below.
View the Instructor Guides for more information:
All colleges - for instructors facilitating ASU 101 in any college except Fulton and The College.
Using Canvas
Using Canvas
Review Instructor expectations and information below, and reference this link for quick tips.
Each week, instructors will do the following in Canvas:
If you are not familiar with Canvas, please view this video.
Post at least two Announcements in Canvas. Templates are provided in each weekly to-do list.
Access Yellowdig through Canvas. Please do not bookmark the Yellowdig URL. Bookmark the link in Canvas (more information provided in your welcome email).
Grade any assignment that the Section Leader cannot (more information below).
Grade any assignment that is submitted late. Late assignments will appear highlighted in blue.
Direct message students who are missing assignments.
Review more information about Canvas grading and grading quick tips.
Weekly To-Dos for Instructors
Weekly To-Dos for Instructors
Each week, we have a list of weekly reminders for instructors. Please review your weekly to-dos/ reminders by navigating to the ASU 101 homepage and clicking the name of the college that you are facilitating for.
All grading information is provided in the weekly to-dos.
Entering grades in Canvas
Entering grades in Canvas
Review Instructor expectations and information below, and use this link for quick tips.
Not all assignments need a grade entered.
You will not enter a grade for Yellowdig, this is automatically calculated in Canvas.
Review grading instructions by viewing Weekly To-Dos (based on your College).
Review more information about how to grade in Canvas.
Grading suggestions and instructions are included in each weekly to-do list.
Review more information about Canvas grading and grading quick tips.
Sending Direct Messages in Canvas
Sending Direct Messages in Canvas
You may see "Direct Message" appear in weekly to-do lists. Please reach out to students via ASU email or Direct Message in Canvas.
If you need to message students who are missing specific assignments, follow these instructions.
You can send messages to students via their ASU Emails.
You can send messages via the Canvas Inbox.
Review more information about communication by viewing the weekly to-do lists.
Using Yellowdig
Using Yellowdig
Each week, instructors will do the following in Yellowdig:
Engage with students in Yellowdig at least two times per week.
Check Yellowdig posts.
Follow up on Yellowdig posts as needed.
If the Section Leader or EdPlus reach out regarding any concerning messages, it is the instructor's responsibility to follow up.
Section Leaders
Section Leaders
A Section Leader is provided based on college needs and availability. The Section Leader is essentially a TA for the ASU 101 course and will help with the following:
Foster community through Yellowdig.
Post reminders in Yellowdig.
Engage with students in Yellowdig.
Review all student assignment submissions.
Only grade assignments that earn full credit. The instructor will grade any assignment that the Section Leader is not able to grade.
Your role with the Section Leader is to work with them and facilitate the course. While you will provide primary support, you will not provide payment, direct supervision, or oversight to the Section Leader.
Next Steps
Next Steps
You will receive a welcome email with additional information about your ASU 101 class.
Review more information about the Instructor and Section Leader role below.
Return to the Homepage.
Select the College that you will be working with.
Access more information about grading, weekly to-dos, and sample announcements.
Review the Instructor's Guide for additional information:
All colleges - for instructors facilitating ASU 101 in any college except Fulton and The College.
Reach out to Maddie Christus (madeline.christus@asu.edu) if you have any questions/concerns.
Instructors vs. Section Leaders
Instructors vs. Section Leaders
Review the differences below.
Instructors
Instructors are the primary point of contact.
Contact information is displayed in My ASU and Search.
Submits final grades.
Manages all student communication.
Follows up with students within 48 business hours.
If students reach out for extensions, the instructor manages this.
Connects with the student if they are struggling or post anything of concern.
The Instructor is responsible for ensuring all student accommodations are fulfilled.
Determines if extensions or additional time will be provided.
Send students reminders when they are failing the class.
Post announcements in Canvas.
Does not post weekly in Yellowdig, but can if they choose.
Checks Yellowdig 2-3 times per week.
Grades assignments that do not earn full credit.
Grades assignments that are submitted after the deadline.
Section Leaders
Section Leaders are the secondary point of contact.
Contact information is not displayed in My ASU and Class Search.
Does not submit final grades.
Does not manage student communication.
Follows up with students within 48 business hours.
If students reach out for extensions, the Section Leader will contact the instructor. The Section Leader does not make the decision.
Forward any posts or communication to the instructor from students who are struggling or post anything of concern. Follow up as needed.
The Section Leader is not responsible for ensuring all student accommodations are fulfilled. They will contact the instructor as needed.
Does not determine if extensions or additional time will be provided.
Does not send reminders to students who are failing the course.
Does not post Announcements in Canvas.
Posts at least once per week in Yellowdig.
Checks Yellowdig 4-5 times per week.
Grades assignments that earn full credit only.
Does not grade assignments submitted after the deadline.
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