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The first week of class sets the tone for the entire semester.
This four-part video series highlights practical strategies for making a strong first impression—both in eLearn and in the classroom. Topics include why the first week matters, how to create meaningful introductions, designing effective "Getting Started" modules in the Brightspace D2L, and making the most of the first day of conventional classes. Whether you're teaching online, in person, or both, these videos offer tools to start the semester with clarity, connection, and confidence.
This "Spaced Learning" series was initially designed for instructors at Walters State Community College. Each week, instructors received 1 email with a new 5 minute video to view and they then posted reflections to the Padlet. Check it out below!
This "Spaced Learning" series was initially designed for instructors at Walters State Community College. Each week, instructors received 1 email with a new 5 minute video to view and they then posted reflections to the Padlet. Check it out below!
(Many thanks to Erin Bilotti, Adjunct Instructor and IDEAS Instructional Designer and Candace Justice, Executive Director of IDEAS and Associate Professor of English, both at Walters State Community College for generously sharing these rich resources).
First Week: Why does it matter so much?
First Week: Why does it matter so much?
Find out how belonging is a precondition to learning and how you can leverage that for your own classroom success.
The First Week of Class: Week 1 (video 5:10 minutes)
First week: Introductions
First week: Introductions
Find out how to create a warm, inviting, supportive, and welcoming first impression for your classes.
The First Week of Class: Week 2 (video 6:29 minutes)
First week: The Getting Started Module - The "Front Porch" to your Course
First week: The Getting Started Module - The "Front Porch" to your Course
Invite students to the front porch of your class by preparing an organized "Getting Started" module.
The First Week of Class: Week 2 (video 5:52 minutes)
First week: Traditional Face to Face Classes
First week: Traditional Face to Face Classes
You've planned how to introduce yourself and to welcome students in a warm, inviting way. What else should the first day really look like?
The First Week of Class: Week 4 (video 6:22 minutes)
Padlet Responses
Padlet Responses
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