Week-by-Week Teaching Priorities 

Consistent engagement and communication foster a sense of community, keep learners motivated, and support learning outcomes. 

Be Present and Engaged 

  • Log in daily or as often as possible, but no less than at least 4 times during the 7-day week. 
  • Post a welcome announcement on Day 1 using a positive, inclusive tone. Be sure the announcement includes your contact info, and include a short welcome video.  Here’s a great example from a UVM Nutrition Instructor. 
  • Creating an Announcement  (to insert video,  you can use the built-in video note tool or record on YouTube and insert a link) 
  • Announcement – Week 1 Welcome to the Course Template

Share 2–3 announcements during the first week, with at least one video. 

For the remaining weeks, schedule a “welcome-to-the-week” message for Sunday night, and then 2-3 more announcements sprinkled throughout the week. 

As a summary, here’s a Calendar showing what to post when.