Prepare for Student Success

Create Your Blended Course Syllabus

Blended Course Explanation/Statement Examples Links to an external site. (External Link)
- NOTE: It is important to explain your blended format to your students both in person and in writing on the syllabus. This resource includes statements written by PSU instructors to include on their syllabus. Feel free to use or adapt any of the language included in your own blended format explanation.
Penn State University Faculty Senate Syllabus Requirements Links to an external site. (External Link)
- NOTE: Syllabi for blended courses still need to include all of the Penn State syllabus requirements. Make sure to reference this link as you are creating your syllabus to ensure you are including all the necessary components.
How to Create a Syllabus- Advice Guide Links to an external site. (External Link)
- NOTE: This guide from the Chronicle of Higher Education offers advice, examples, and tips for creating a usable syllabus. This guide is not specific to blended courses but includes good information for a syllabus written for any course format.

Preparing Your Students for Success Links to an external site. (External Link)
- NOTE: This chapter discusses how to prepare students for the blended environment, how to utilize welcome emails, videos, and tutorials, and how to check in with students throughout the semester regarding their experiences in the blended course format.
Student Success Strategies Links to an external site. (External Link)
- NOTE: This short guide offers practical suggestions gathered from a number of institutions that support blended courses.