Course Overview

In this guide, you will learn

• What courses are and how to use them
• How to get started in the course feature

What is a Course?

A Course is a structured plan of study in a specific subject. It includes all the needed assignments, lesson plans, and attachments. Once created, a course can be saved and scheduled for any date, student, or classroom as many times as needed.

Examples of Courses:

• Biology
• Algebra I
• 7th Grade American History
• World Geography
• Greek Literature

Courses and the Assignment Calendar

• A Course is a pre-planned set of assignments that can be scheduled.
• The Assignment Calendar is where all assignments—whether created from a course or ad-hoc—are viewed, along with school events and classroom activities.
• Course Plans must be created before being scheduled to the Assignment Calendar.

Getting Started in Courses

To get started using the course feature, you first create a Course Plan. Once the plan is complete, you can create Course Schedules from the plan as many times as needed.

Understanding the Difference between Course Plans & Course Schedules

Course Plan:

• The template or blueprint for a course.
• It includes all assignments, quizzes, tests, lesson plans, and any necessary materials.
• Is not yet assigned to students but serves as a reusable plan that can be scheduled multiple times.

Course Schedule:

• The active application of a Course Plan over a set date range.
• The assignments appear on the assignment calendar and student portals.
• Can be modified to fit the specific student or date range.

Creating a Course Plan

1. Go to Courses in the left navigation bar (Teacher side in the Microschool version).
2. Click + Add New Course Plan.
3. Enter a course name and upload a picture (optional).
4. Click Create Course to open the Course Plan.
5. Add assignments, lesson plans, and attachments.
6. Once finished, click Schedule Course from Plan to assign it to students or classrooms.

For more details, see the help pages on Course Plans and Course Schedules.