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What do you think of sending the syllabus electronically to students?

Hi Lev,
I think it is a good idea. I send my students the syllabus in advance of the course. Since I teach onsite courses I then review the syllabus in class as well. I leave the syllabus posted up so the students can refer to it throughout the course.
Gary

Lev

I have been using an electronic format with a course managment website for several years. It works great. You don't have to use any paper and it is available for the students 24 x 7. They shouldn't be using the excuse that they don't have the syllabus.

Jim

You'd have to be sure that students check their student email. Many of mine don't.

Today's learner is a creature of the electronic world and if we are discussing an online course I would believe learners may also expect dissemination of the syllabus my email or have it posted on a webpage.

Hi Glenn,
That is a fair and accurate expectation. This also allows the students to see and get comfortable with the syllabus prior to the course starting. I have found this helps them to determine what questions they need answered.
Gary

I found posting the syllabus and resource materials on the student portal is a great way to involve students in meeting a few of the objectives in the coarse, personal responsibility.

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