Pre-Semester Connections

Welcome Letter

Make a positive first impression with a short introduction letter or email. This should be short and encouraging, and give students vital information such as:

• A photo of you and/or an image related to the course.

• Start date of the course.

• Information about how to log in to the course.

• First week activities

Resources

Video Introduction

Build excitement about your course and give students the opportunity to learn a bit more about you as well. Consider the following:

• A short 60-second informal "Hello"

• A welcome video

• A course trailer

Resources

• Sample Welcome Video for ELAC 145

Liquid Syllabus

Ease student anxiety by sharing your syllabus, overall schedule, and main course information.

Resources

• Learn about Liquid Syllabi

• The liquid syllabus: An anti-racist teaching element