Use a Course Map Template

A course map is a document that is helpful in planning the structure of your course. It helps you ensure that the critical components of your course are aligned and provides students with a visual representation of how everything in the course has a purpose. In this article, we'll explore how to create an effective course map before you organize your course in Moodle.

Make a copy of the template

Follow these steps to make an editable copy of the template for your own use.

Make sure you log into Google with your NC State account.
Access the Course Map Template Google Doc.
Click File from the top menu.
Select Make a Copy.
Name your file.
Select a Folder in “My Drive” to save the copy to.
Click the Make a Copy button.

You may now edit your copy of the template to reflect your own course.

Best practices

Use Bloom’s taxonomy to write course learning objectives and module learning objectives
Use one measurable verb for each learning objective
Use a consistent numbering system to indicate alignment between learning objectives and:
- Learning materials
- Learning activities
- Assessments
List tools that students are expected to use for each:
- Learning material
- Learning activity
- Assessment