Syllabus and Course Schedule

Why post a syllabus and course schedule in D2L?

Posting a syllabus and course schedule in D2L Brightspace is an easy yet impactful way to enhance communication, organization, and student success. By making these documents available in D2L, you ensure that students have 24/7 access to essential course information—such as expectations, deadlines, grading policies, and learning objectives—right where they access the rest of their course materials.

Having the syllabus and schedule in D2L also helps students stay on track by giving them a clear overview of the semester at a glance. It reduces confusion and questions about due dates or policies and supports students in managing their time effectively. For instructors, it streamlines course management and creates a central hub where updates and changes can be communicated quickly and consistently.

Overall, posting your syllabus and course schedule in D2L helps create a more transparent, organized, and student-friendly learning environment.
 

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Foundational Guide

A syllabus should detail course-specific information and serve as the course’s constitution 

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Clear and Tangible Outline

Like a job description, the syllabus is a tangible document that clearly outlines their primary responsibilities and duties

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Effective Organization

A clear course schedule, often a component of the syllabus, functions like a project tracking mechanism common in many work environments

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Better Tracking for Students

The schedule gives guidance to students about pending deadlines, key horizon events, and the general trajectory of the course 

How to post a syllabus and course schedule?

Posting a syllabus and course schedule in D2L Brightspace is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

This option is the most accessible format. If you choose to upload a file, Word and PowerPoint files are preferred; PDFs are not recommended. 

  1. Go to the Content area in your course.
  2. Select or create the module where you’d like the syllabus or schedule to appear.
  3. Click Upload/Create > Create a File.
  4. Enter a title (e.g., “Syllabus” or “Course Syllabus”).
  5. Use the content editor to type or paste the information directly, or copy/paste from an existing document.
  6. Click Save and Close when finished.

This option allows students to view the syllabus or schedule directly within D2L without needing to download anything. 

  1. Log into D2L and go to your course.
  2. In the Course Navigation Bar, click on Content.
  3. Choose a module (e.g., “Start Here,” “Course Overview”) or create a new one by clicking Add a Module.
  4. In the module, click Upload/Create > Upload Files.
  5. Select your syllabus or course schedule file from your computer and click Open.
  6. The file will now be listed as a content item in the selected module, and students can easily view or download it.