University of Wisconsin–Madison

Course Rhythm

Diagramming course components can help instructors and students see how activities fit together and when time will be required to engage. Establishing a clear and repeatable “rhythm” can help students structure their participation. This document offers a template and several examples.

View the Template

Our template uses Google Docs to diagram how course components sequence across a week.

Table with assignment types as rows and days of the week as columns to show students when to do what types of work

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Meet with an IDC consultant to get started with your course rhythm. In a 45-minute virtual meeting, we can help you prioritize steps to begin planning your course.