Request for Course Shell

When requesting a course shell, please provide:

• Course abbreviation - your three-letter department abbreviation (e.g. SPA for Spanish)
• Course number - a three-digit number (e.g. 151)
• Section number - also three-digits (e.g. 004) If you will be using one shell for multiple sections, please note the range of the series in the special notes section (e.g. 501 to 550). You will have to upload all students that are not in the main section that the shell was requested for.
• Write out your special instructions then click the Submit button at the end of this page.
• Important: Please contact Professional Development at (815) 479-7768 for instructions on using your shell.

Create the following course shells:

How do I back up a course shell?

Backing up a course can save a copy of the course content as well as enrolled students and grades.

1. In the Manage tab under Data Management use the Backup and Restore link.
2. In the Your Backups section use the “here” link.
3. Once the Backup has been completed use the “download” link In the Your Backups section
4. Click on the “Save” button.
5. Select where you wish to save the file then click “Save.”
6. Once it has downloaded click on the “Done” button.

How do I copy a course?

1. Click "Manage" tab
2. Click "Import Wizard"
3. Click "Copy Course" (last link on the page)
4. Use the drop down menu to choose the course you want to copy
   If you added content into the course that you want to keep, uncheck the "Replace All Existing Content" check box
5. Click "Import"
6. Wait for the time to replaced by a green check mark (this may take a few minutes depending on the size of the class you are importing) the click "OK"

1. Faculty are responsible for securing copyright permission when using instructional materials that they did not create. The Distance Education Department is not responsible for any legal action that may occur as a result of copyright or fair use violation.
2. It is the responsibility of the faculty/staff member to identify any materials in their work that are owned by third parties, and to secure written permissions or licenses from such third party owners.
3. The DE Department reserves the right to delete course shells one year after the start of the semester to which the shell pertains. It is the instructor's responsibility to maintain back-ups of course materials and grades posted online.