diff --git a/logistics/course-changelog.md b/logistics/course-changelog.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9057839 --- /dev/null +++ b/logistics/course-changelog.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: Course Changelog +parent: Course Logistics +--- + +# Course Changelog + +Running a course can be very hectic, but it is important to take +time during and after the semester to reflect on what went well +and what could be improved. Keeping track of these things is crucial +to ensure that you don't accidentally try a "new" initiative that +was already done and to make sure that issues with the course actually get addressed. +Ensure that you keep track of how a change went over in addition to any +implementation details. +This documentation can be called different things, such as a course changelog, +retrospective, pluses and deltas, "for next semester" doc, etc. +We recommend the following: + +- **At every staff meeting, discuss what went well and what could be improved.** This can be done on a simple Google Doc or fancier tools like [easyretro.io](https://easyretro.io/). Come up with topics/questions ahead of time to focus the discussion. It is useful to get feedback from students and staff members about: + - The development/maintenance of new and existing assignments + - Exam creation and logistics + - Course staff management strategies + - Course policies +- **Convert meeting notes into action items**. Decide whether action should be taken now, later in the semester, or next semester. If something should be done this semester, make sure to assign someone to the task, determine a reasonable due date, and check back when the task is due to ensure it's completed. +- **Store long-term notes in an easily accessible place for future staff.** Every course is different, but we recommend a [Shared Google Drive](https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/7212025?hl=en) to ensure that you do not lose important files when a staff member leaves or graduates. + +Data 100 has graciously shared one of their changelogs, broken down by what they tried in Sp25 and what they'd like to try in Su25/Fa25. This is not the only way to set up a changelog, do what works for you. [Ensure you're logged into your Berkeley email when trying to access.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Jx4uad1EshTaFz4ifGI6c87FOq01JPyuZq8v17d5SY/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.kwkjddghzk11)