10. Course Summary and Wrap-Up

Provide opportunities for students to reflect on learning, strengths and weaknesses, and the overall course. At the end of the course, reflect on the course design and delivery; aiming for continuous improvement.

Near the End of the Course

10.1 Include opportunities for students to reflect on the semester. Some ideas include:

  • Written, video, or audio reflections.
  • Suggested readings and resources for the future.
  • Student surveys for specific course feedback.
  • Creative closure activities.
  • Online review sessions.
Before the Last Day of the Course

10.2 Provide students with feedback about overall learning and progress in the course.

10.3 Encourage students to complete the course evaluation.

10.4 Ensure grades and feedback for all course assignments (including earned zeros), as well as the overall course grade is viewable in the D2L gradebook.
After the Course has Ended

10.5 Reflect on the course design.

  • What worked/didn’t work?
  • Are there areas or items that can be improved?
  • What would you like to try next time?
  • How can you improve the overall course accessibility?

10.6 Utilize Data and Reporting Tools in D2L to view and analyze course data to make data-driven decisions for future course enhancements.