Waymaker Course Ready Checklist 

This checklist will ensure you are ready for your first day of class. Feel free to bookmark this page for reference before each term, as well as our Waymaker Faculty Video Library.

Import Waymaker Course Cartridge into your LMS 

With Lumen LTI in place at your institution, importing a course file is a snap! You can use our Instructions for Importing specific to your LMS. If you are reteaching using our materials, you are able to copy your course within your LMS from a previous term.

 Review and Align Content

Preview and confirm our content links, module organization and ancillary materials like assignments and discussions work for your needs with our Waymaker Faculty StartUp Guide. 

Set Up Messaging Tools

Our automated messaging tools help to communicate with students at critical moments to promote student success in your course as well as to guide them to helpful resources as they prepare for upcoming quizzes. Set up Communication Preferences and Settings prior to the start of your course.

Required materials listed in your Syllabus

Consider including our Sample Syllabus Language for Waymaker to prepare your students for the Waymaker course format and to promote transparency regarding content access and cost.

Waymaker Study Plan/Quizzes = 20% of overall grade

Set-up your grade book for our quizzes and graded participation. You can read more about the impact of Lumen Courses and the Effectiveness of Waymaker 

Post Waymaker Student Support Resources in LMS

We're here to help! You can provide these Orientation Materials for Your Students.