CALENDARS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify key assignment due dates and exam dates in the syllabus
Schedule these dates in preferred calendar/planner
Create a study schedule for this class
DURATION
5-10 minutes
(10-15 minutes with ADD ON)
OPTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Students schedule all major assignments into their preferred calendar/planner and upload a screenshot or picture to a Canvas assignment.
Students schedule out a week of studying for the class and upload a screenshot or picture to a Canvas assignment.
ACTIVITY
Have students review the syllabus to identify (highlight, star, mark, etc.) key assignment due dates and exam dates.
Share with students what you consider to be the important dates for them to note.
Have students add these dates to their preferred calendar/planner. A few options:
Google Calendar (month view is very helpful here)
Planner
Phone Calendar
ADD ON
Talk to students about your expectations for the amount of time they will need to spend outside of class to study, complete assignments, etc.
Have students take this information as well as their other commitments into consideration to set aside time to study for this class. A few options:
Google Calendar (week view is very helpful here)
Weekly Planner
Phone Calendar
*We’re happy to bring some printed handouts to your class if you let us know when and where!
RESOURCES
*We’re happy to bring some printed handouts to your class if you let us know when and where!
