Free tool
Last term's syllabus, this term's dates
Term-start course copying always ends the same way: hunting through a syllabus for every date that still says January. Upload last term's syllabus or schedule, give the new start date, and every date shifts to match while the rest of the document stays untouched.
How it works
Step 1
Upload the old document
Last term's syllabus or weekly schedule, as a PDF, Word document, or pasted text.
Step 2
Set the new start date
Pick the first day of the new term. If the old start date is ambiguous, you can set it explicitly.
Step 3
Review and download
Every date shifts, preserving the day-of-week pattern. Skim for holidays and breaks, then download.
Why instructors use it
- Changes only the dates; policies and text stay exactly as written
- Preserves the weekly rhythm, Monday things stay on Mondays
- Minutes at term start instead of an afternoon
Common questions
Does it handle holidays and breaks?
It shifts all dates consistently, but holidays move between years, so review the output. The tool tells you to check exactly that before publishing.
What formats can I upload?
PDF, Word (.docx), HTML, or pasted text. Screenshots of a schedule work too.
Will it rewrite my syllabus language?
No. It is instructed to change nothing but the dates and return the complete document otherwise as written.
The tools are the free part. MyTA is the rest.
MyTA lives inside your LMS and handles the operational work around these documents: grading against your rubric, drafting replies, tracking engagement, keeping your course compliant.