Creating a Course Binder Template

Getting Started

Note(s): Before a Course Binder Template can be created, the necessary Artifact Templates and Assessment Tools need to be created from the Administration tab.

  1. Click on Courses in the side menu.
  2. Click on My Templates located in the side menu below.
  3. Click on Course Binder Templates located in the side menu below
  4. Click on Create New Course Binder Template.

Step 1: Define Template

The Create New Course Binder Template page showing step indicator with Define Template step highlighted. Define Template section showing fields for Template Name and Description. Left menu showing Courses section expanded with Course Binder Templates highlighted.

  1. Enter a Template Name. This can be a generic name, excluding specific course numbers or terms, as the template can be used multiple times for the current and subsequent semesters. When you send the template, you will have a chance to rename it for better organization.
  2. Enter a Description (optional).
  3. If you to choose to Enforce completion before submitting, students will be required to attach all artifacts before submitting.
  4. If you choose to Allow additional artifacts, students may submit more than you require.
  5. If you choose to Allow attaching standards, students may attach standards available on your server.
  6. Choose template Visibility.
    1. Private: Only you can see and use the template.
    2. Public: Template is available for others to use.
  7. Enter names for each Tab you intend to use in the binder. The tabs divide the course binder template into sections for organization.

    The Section showing settings for completion, additional attachments, attaching standards, and visibility. Each setting shows Yes and No radio options, with Yes highlighted for completion and additional attachments, No highlighted for attaching standards, and Private highlighted for visibility. Tabs section below showing numbered tab fields with Lesson Plan and Grading Rubrics entered in the first two.

  8. Click Next.

Step 2: Select Attachments

In Step 2, you will be able to add instructions and attachments to each of the tabs you created in the previous step.
Follow these steps for each tab:

  1. Instructions (optional): Insert directions for each section of the course binder.
  2. Click Add New to add required attachment type(s) the student must submit for each tab.
  3. Select an Attachment Type from the artifact types available.
  4. You may select a Reflection Form (optional), if one is required. Note: This is usually not recommended.
  5. Select the Standard Body (optional) the selected artifact meets or needs to meet by clicking Add New .
  6. Click Add.
  7. Repeat steps 1-6 for each section/tab you have created.
  8. Click Next.

The Add New Attachment Placeholder page showing dropdowns for Attachment Type and Reflection. Standards section showing add and delete buttons, Select All checkbox, Expand All and Collapse All links, and message indicating no data to display. Add and Cancel buttons appearing at bottom right.

Step 3: Select Assessment Tool(s)

  1. Select the Assessment Tool(s) that will be used by the assessor by placing a checkmark next to the corresponding form.

    The Select Assessment Tool(s) section showing a checkbox column and Title column. Two assessment tools appear as linked titles, each with an unchecked checkbox beside it.

  2. Click Next.

Note: If the Assessment Tool has been configured but is not listed, you have to make the assessment tool available to you (see Courses Libraries).

Step 4: Review

  1. Make the Course Binder Template active, by selecting Yes.
  2. Click Finish.

Note(s):

  • If you select Save, it will save the work and the user will remain on the page.
  • If you select Finish, it will save the work and the user will land on the Course Binder Templates page.
  • If you select Close, it will prompt you to a screen that asks you if you would like to save before closing.
  • You cannot send a Course Binder based on the template unless it is active.
  • If your templates for different course binders vary slightly, you can copy a single template, make adjustments, and rename the template accordingly.
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