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Instructor Video Tutorials: Your Hawkes Course Prep Playlist – News from the Nest

Written by Hawkes Learning | Jul 14, 2026, 6:00:00 PM

As a new term approaches, the excitement of crafting an engaging learning environment is often paired with the challenge of course preparation. To ease this stress, our Customer Success team has created a series of course prep videos to make your life easier and your teaching smoother.

Proper planning and preparation go a long way, so we’ve designed these guides to walk you through each setup task step-by-step, helping you lay the groundwork for a fantastic semester of improved learning outcomes and student success. By taking care of these essentials now, you’ll free up more time to focus on what you do best – inspiring your students!


Your Hawkes Course Prep Playlist:

Section Setup for Instructors

This video is a must-watch for those new to Hawkes. It provides a comprehensive guide on setting up your sections correctly.


For those who have already used Hawkes and just need a quick refresher, this video covers the basics of setting up your sections.

  • Returning Instructorsvideo  | pdf

 

Customize Lessons

Tailoring your curriculum to meet specific course needs can make a huge difference. This video tutorial guides you through our curriculum builder and the course customization options available within it.

 

Creating & Assigning Tests

Tests are a crucial part of the learning process. The videos and documents below show you how to create and assign both online and pencil-and-paper tests that accurately assess student understanding using our integrated WebTests tool.

  • Creating WebTest Assignments — video| pdf

  • Assigning & Managing WebTest Settings — video| pdf  



Grading & Reporting

Understanding student performance is vital. These videos and documents below provide an overview of the robust reporting tools available in the Hawkes Instructor Platform, including All Student Scores, Detailed Student Grades, and Assignment Reviewer.

  • Grades: All Student Scores — video | pdf
  • Grades: Detailed Student Grades — video | pdf
  • Reports: Assignment Reviewer — video | pdf

 

Integrating Hawkes with Your LMS

Integrating Hawkes with your Learning Management System (LMS) is an easy way to streamline your workflow and save time. We’ve put together two helpful blog posts with video walkthroughs to guide you through the integration process whether you’re using LTI 1.1 or LTI Advantage (LTI 1.3).

 

Preparation is everything, and when you pair thoughtful planning with the right tools and resources, you can build a learning environment that’s both engaging and truly effective for your students. From streamlining lessons to encouraging participation and supporting different learning styles, the right setup makes a real difference. Here’s to a productive, positive, and successful semester ahead!

 

Still have questions? We’re here to help!

Head to hawkeslearning.com/instructors/training-request to schedule a one-on-one training session.