How does summer fly by so quickly? One minute you are in ultimate relaxation mode, and the next minute you are scrambling to find your work pants, laptop charger, and lesson plans from last year. Soak in the last sweet moments of summer by using one of these syllabus templates to jumpstart your school year preparations and check this item off your list!
1. Classic Course Overview
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“Classic” doesn’t have to mean boring! Visually appealing syllabi are a great way to communicate critical information while highlighting important details about your class. Revise this Canva syllabus template by creating a Canva account and then clicking on “Customize this Template” to create your own dynamic document.
2. Animated Syllabi
Genially is a fantastic app for creating an eye-catching syllabus that also incorporates animations and tools for embedding links and videos. Click on this Genially template and then click on the “reuse” button in the bottom right toolbar to adapt this syllabus for your own class!
3. Show-Ready Slides
Slideshows are a great way to present information about your class expectations and requirements. This Canva template is entirely customizable with 15 slides packed full of dynamic layouts. To access the template, create a Canva account and then click on “Customize this Template” to make it your own.
4. Curated Resource Collection
A Wakelet collection is a great way to incorporate a variety of introductory course information in one visually appealing place. Plus, you can embed the Wakelet directly into your learning management system (LMS) to make it easily accessible to students and families. Create a free Wakelet account and then access this Wakelet template by selecting the “Make a Copy Button” at the top of the screen—happy curating!
Customize one of these exciting syllabi templates and leap into the school year in style!
About the Author
Julie Kuntz holds a B.A. in English and a Master’s in Education. Drawing on her years as a Middle School ELA Teacher, Julie develops content that is practical and highly engaging! Additionally, she is passionate about fostering equity in schools.
Fun Fact: Julie and her husband own a custom home renovation company, Custom by Kuntz!