Simple Syllabus is a tool designed to make syllabus creation more consistent, accurate, and accessible for students. The platform supports faculty as it integrates with some of KPU’s other information system such as course outline (CIM) and scheduling systems (Banner) to auto populate required fields. It also provides links to KPU policies and student support resources. Faculty will enter their own course-specific content prompted by the template. 

Help text in the sidebar provides prompts for accessibility, content and learning design. Once you have started using the system you will have the option to carry forward content from previous versions. The final syllabus can be accessed from the Simple Syllabus site, Moodle or a pdf posted or distributed to students. Once the syllabus is published it will be available to students, your deans’ office and the TL Commons, no manual submission process! 


To get started using Simple Syllabus for Course Syllabi:

  1. Click KPU Simple Syllabus Dashboard.
  2. You will be directed to a page with the KPU logo, select "Click here to log in using your institution credentials.”
  3. Enter your KPU email and password to log in.
  4. A syllabus for your courses will appear under the To-Do List section.
  5. Click on Edit to start working on your syllabus.
  6. Each section will have Help Text on the right-hand side. Please read this text and use it to fill out the sections accordingly. Once you complete and submit your syllabus, it will be published.

 

Support and Resources


If you would like to see a preview of the system, we have created this Demo Video to show you how things work. 

Throughout the consultation and testing process we have been preparing a FAQs with answers to common questions.


Note: If you are not teaching this summer but would like to explore Simple Syllabus, please contact us, and we will be happy to set up a test course for you.

After creating your syllabus, please take a moment to complete the feedback form. Your input will help us refine the system and enhance the user experience.

 

If you have any questions or would like a demonstration at a department meeting, connect with Teaching and Learning tlcommons@kpu.ca


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