The CourseWorks sections can be enabled or disabled by the instructor at any time during the semester; any content added to sections, whether enabled or disabled, is retained in the system unless it is manually deleted by a course member who has edit access. Below is a list of sections and their corresponding QuickStart Guides (in PDF):

• CourseWorks QuickStart Guide For Instructors (PDF)

• Introduction - holds a basic course description and instructor contact information.

• Syllabus (PDF) - a space for a more detailed (daily, weekly, monthly, or topical) listing of what will happen during class sessions.

• Syl_all (PDF) - when using Syl_all, students will see a one-page syllabus rather than links to individual sessions.

• All Settings (PDF) - enable/disable sections, add/remove class members, create groups, etc.

• Discussion Board (PDF) - a space where students can respond to instructor's questions or start their own online discussion.

• Test & Quiz (PDF) - a testing and polling tool.

• Class Files (PDF) - a space with folders to hold and organize all types of digital documents.

• Grade Book - a grade tracking tool, which is made available at the instructor's discretion.

• Library Reserves

• Class E-mail - a tool to send emails to individuals, groups, or the entire class.

• Lectures - a series of folders for lecture notes, videos, or audio recordings.

• Assignments - a series of folders for documents, descriptions, and requirements for assignments.

• Bibliography - a space for required and supplemental reading lists.

• Research Guides - are geared to the requirements of specific departments or programs and provide direct access from CourseWorks to recommended databases and sources of library assistance and training. To request a guide for your department or program, or to obtain more information, please contact a librarian at: researchguides@libraries.cul.columbia.edu.

CourseWorks QuickStart guides are also available on the following topics:

• Course Migration (PDF)
• E-Reserves (PDF) - links E-Reserves to CourseWorks in Internet Explorer (for Windows users).
• Face Book (PDF) - this tool helps instructors associate students' names with their faces.
• Guest Access (PDF)
• JavaScript Error (PDF) - if you're getting JavaScript errors in Internet Explorer, this file will walk you through the steps to disable script debugging for PC and Mac.
• Shares (PDF) - this tool decentralizes content and displays it across different sections of the same course.
• Surveys (PDF) - use this tool to administer surveys.
• Zip Files (PDF) - create and upload a compressed archive of files that makes it easy for students to download multiple files at once.