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Creating a module handbook

This use case describes the process for lecturers to create, standardize, and publish module handbooks efficiently. The module handbook is created, complies with the educational institution's guidelines, and has been made accessible to students.

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Overview

Value: This use case describes the process for lecturers to create, standardize, and publish module handbooks efficiently. The module handbook is created, complies with the educational institution's guidelines, and has been made accessible to students.

Problem: The lecturer is logged into git.nrw. Templates and guidelines for module handbooks are available.

Solution: The module handbook is created, complies with the educational institution's guidelines, and has been made accessible to students.

Who Benefits

Primary

  • Lecturers

Secondary

  • Students, Educational Institution

Process

  1. Lecturer logs into git.nrw.
  2. Create a new project from the module handbook template.
  3. Fill out the module handbook template with information about the modules.
  4. Check the entered information for completeness and correctness. If incomplete, a warning is issued.
  5. Submit the module handbook for quality control. If rejected, a notification with reasons is sent. If approved, it is released.
  6. Publish the module handbook for students.
  7. If necessary, update the module handbook based on feedback or module changes.

Requirements

Risks & Mitigations

  • In case of problems during the creation process, the lecturer receives a detailed error message, can correct the error, and repeat the process.

    • Notify stakeholders promptly
    • Provide manual fallback procedure

Getting Started

Prerequisites: Git access and configured tools/systems listed below.

  1. Prepare repository/template/content as needed
  2. Configure tooling, permissions, and integrations
  3. Run the workflow and review results