Video Walkthrough
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1) Login
Log into the Educator Portal.
2) Course Manager
Select the Course Manager tab in the left navigation bar.
3) Sections
Use the sections dropdown to choose if you want to set pacing for All Sections or a specific section.
TIP: Selecting a specific section allows you to pace for ‘All students’ within a course or an individual student.
4) Select Course
Once on the Pacing page, you can use the courses dropdown to choose which course to set target due dates for.
5) Topic and Assignment Level
Pacing can be set both at the topic level or assignment level. If pacing is set at the topic level, all assignments within that topic will be given the same target due date.
6) Assignment Level
To set pacing at the assignment level, click the + sign on the far right to see all assignments within the topic.
TIP: If you opened the assignment level dropdown and want to return to the topic level, you can do so by clicking the [Reset] button.
7) Quick Assign
To populate automatic due dates, click on Quick Assign, input a preferred start and end date then click confirm. This will evenly pace out due dates.
TIP: If you would like to allow due dates to fall on weekends, check the box next to ‘Allow target dates to be set on weekends.’ TIP: When setting target due dates, consider that most students succeed with a pace of one topic per week. This provides a balanced approach to learning while accommodating varying student needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What pace do you recommend for most learners?
Subject's recommended pace is for learners to complete 1 topic per week. This pace is designed to help students make steady progress while maintaining enough flexibility to accommodate other commitments and typically aligns well with most course designs.
2. Can I update target due dates after they've been set?
Yes, target due dates can be updated at any time, including to dates in the past.
3. Should all students follow the same pacing? While one topic per week is a useful general rule, the right pace ultimately depends on individual circumstances. Students may need adjustments based on prior knowledge and availability.
4. How should I approach pacing for original credit courses? For original credit courses, the one-topic-per-week approach is especially effective but can be adjusted based on specific goals and timelines. Encourage students to review their course syllabus and monitor specific deadlines.