Digital Timetables in TimeEdit

Last changed: 23 October 2025

SLU is introducing digital course schedules in TimeEdit (TE) Viewer, making them available in the same place for all courses. This new interface features real-time updates, a uniform look, and easy calendar integration for students.

Together, the Division for Learning and Digitalisation and the Room Booking Team will introduce digital course schedules at SLU. The schedule can be accessed from the Canvas room, where teachers can also edit the schedule. The increased accessibility is particularly helpful for students who need a clear structure.

To begin, we have started to post interactive videos and information. Before the deadline on the 15th of November, we will be having drop-in sessions on Zoom that you can join. Times and dates can be found on our course booking page. We can also visit your department for in-person meetings to answer your questions and discuss the introduction of digital course schedules.

What is a digital course schedule, and what does it contain?

A digital course schedule is updated in real time when changes are made to the system. The schedule includes basic information such as:

  • day
  • time
  • place (not room)
  • activity
  • teacher
  • title
  • other brief information.

To create a more complete schedule, you can add classes that do not require a room, such as excursions, study visits and digital meetings. Canvas should be used for information such as course descriptions and deadlines for submitting assignments.

How is the digital schedule created?

The information you provide in the booking form for each period is used to create the digital course schedule. This means that a detailed and complete order form results in a more complete and clear schedule for students.

Digital Timetables in Canvas

Change or add information after the booking period has ended

These videos demonstrate how you can change, cancel or add certain information in the finished schedule through the course page in Canvas.

Schedule supplements via Canvas

This video demonstrates how you can supplement your schedule with instances that do not need a room via the course page in Canvas.

Modify schedule via Canvas

In this video, we demonstrate how to modify information in existing bookings via the course page in Canvas.

Cancel a schedule session via Canvas

This video demonstrates how you can cancel a booking without a room through the course page in Canvas.

How do students access the digital schedule?

Students can access the schedule directly through the schedule button in Canvas, provided the teacher has used the course template when launching the page.

Students can also find the schedule in the TE Viewer by searching for the course code.

View the digital course schedule from Canvas

This video demonstrates how you and the student can view the digital course schedule from the course page in Canvas.

The link found in Canvas redirects to an open viewing of the digital schedule; therefore, it can also be used in other contexts.

Learn more about how to fill out your order form in TE Preferences

Under the headings below, you will find instructional videos on how to fill out your order form. If you prefer to read the instructions, you can do so in the manual TE Perferences for requesters.

Introduction: Columns and buttons

In this video, we show the buttons' functions and how the fields in the calendar and list views can be adjusted to fit your needs.

The calendar view is the upper part of the form. The list view is the lower part of the form and is displayed after you make your bookings in the calendar.

It is important to save your progress throughout your work.

Log in to TE Preferences

This video shows you how to log in to TE Preferences and access the current order form to start filling out your schedule information.

Choose course

This video shows how you select your course.

Collaboration

This video shows how one or more people can fill in and edit the same schedule form.

Recurring or individual weeks

This video demonstrates the difference between the two options and when they can be useful.

Book sessions

This video demonstrates how you select where and when you want your teaching sessions in the calendar view.

Changing events in bookings

This video demonstrates how you can adjust your added sessions before you submit the form to the Room Booking team.

Review your schedule

This video shows how you review your schedule form to make sure everything is in order before you submit it to the Room Booking team.

Submit your schedule form

The video shows you how to submit your schedule form to the Room Booking team.

Tips and tricks

This video shows you some things to keep in mind when filling out your schedule form to make communication between you and the Room Booking team easier.

 

Book a room for preparations or port-work

If you need to book a room for preparations or post-work, for example, when using labs, you can use the Preferences form. In the form:

  • Choose "Other" in the activities field.
  • Write "Pre- and postwork" in the field "Information to the booker".

The room will be booked for the requested time, but it will not appear in the students' digital schedule. As a teacher, you can see the booking if you log in as Staff in TimeEdit.