Next Steps for using the Online Course Web-based Interface

Now that the Teaching an Managing training session is over, you should complete the following activities:

A. 	Access your course:
•	SLN : login to the SLN Faculty Center with your SLN username and password: http://sln.suny.edu/faculty 
•	CourseSpace: login to the CourseSpace Faculty Center: http://sln.suny.edu/csfaculty
•	A link to your course can be found in the lower right hand side of page, in the "Access Your Course" area, by expanding the term (i.e. clicking on the blue triangle).
•	Once in the course, click on the "Open Professor Navigator" link at the top or navigate directly into the course documents to view them

B.	Proofread relevant course documents as needed: 
If you are teaching an already developed web course, there are several documents that should be checked/updated for spelling and proper dates prior to the term (**DO NOT EDIT any document that contains a picture/image on it): 
•	Course Information: Welcome, Contact Information and Course Schedule documents
•	Discussion and written assignment starter document due dates
•	If you are unsure what else may need to be changed or how it’s done, contact your assigned instructional support person for clarification.

C.	Pre-term preparation checklist: 
•	Become familiar with course content and organization
•	Check all dates (especially in Course Schedule and assignment starter documents)
•	Check all hyperlinks (contact Help Desk if you find broken links)
•	Edit your Welcome, Contact Information and Course Schedule documents (in the Course Info section) to reflect the proper dates and your own details (**DO NOT EDIT any document that contains a picture/image on it; the navigation icons displayed on every page do not count).
•	Check the "Edit Course Map Adjuster" page to make sure all modules are open and that Private Folders are enabled
•	Create your own "Meet your Classmates" Profile
•	Create initial Newsflash message (click on 'Edit Course Map Adjuster' link)
•	Create Newsflash Archive document (in Bulletin Board area)

D.	For general technical assistance contact the ESC Help Desk:  
•	Submit a Question form: http://www.esc.edu/facultyform
•	Phone: 1-800-847-3000 x420 (M - F, 9am – 4pm). For evenings and weekend support, contact the SLN Help Desk, 1- 800-875-6269 or faculty_helpdesk@sln.suny.edu
•	For help with related academic or student issues, please contact your Area Coordinator or office dean.
Rev. 6/23/04