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Read ArticleWhat to Include in the Syllabus: A Guide for New Instructors
The syllabus is the handbook to your course and the key to students understanding expectations. There are some crucial details every syllabus should have to insure success.
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Read ArticleControl the Clock – 5 Time Management Tips for Instructors
Students and instructors always seem to be running against the clock. Fortunately, a few things can be done to make everyone's lives a little easier.
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Read ArticleEquity in Practice: Addressing the Diverse Needs of Our Students
It's vital to create an inclusive, safe and empowering classroom so students can learn from not only their instructor but each other as well.
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Read ArticleGet to Know Your Resources – Campus, Publisher, and Free Materials
A guide to resources that can increase student engagement and create more impactful classes.
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Read ArticleHow to Save Time Using Connect and SmartBook
Through adaptive learning tools, students can pinpoint what they don't know faster and easier so instructors can spend more time answering specific need-based questions.
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Read ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Open-Sources vs. Curated Content
While open-sources can provide more freedom in teaching, does it get the same attention to detail and care as curated content?
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Read ArticleMaking the Most Out of Office Hours
How well time is spent during office hours doesn't entirely fall on the students. Instructors need to create an environment that supports students and can meet them halfway when necessary.
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Read Article6 Free Classroom Resources to Try
Utilizing online resources can increase student engagement and liven classroom discussions.
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Read Article5 Tips to Reduce Your Work Stress
Mid-terms have past and the end-of-the-semester is just around the corner. Reduce your work stress with these 5 easy tips!
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Read ArticleTeaching Students to Use Email Professionally
Avoid the headaches-- teach students to email professionally early on.
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Read ArticleHow to Effectively Communicate With Your Students
Emails don't always get read. Students are already packing up within the final 2 minutes of class. So how do you make sure students know important announcements?
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Read ArticleHow to Use Active Lecturing Techniques
We know active learning is crucial to student success. But what do instructors need in order to encourage this type of learning for students?
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Read ArticleBefore You Start: 4 Tips for New Adjuncts
Key steps to start the academic year on the right foot before students enter the classroom.
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Read Article7 Ways to Tackle Student Engagement
Complacency is the enemy of a classroom. Bring excitement and engagement back with a few of these tips.
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Read Article10+ Amazing FREE Resources for College Classes
Bring ideas to life in new ways with some of the latest free resources for educators.
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Read Article5 Tips to Creating a High-Engagement Classroom
Sometimes the answers to tough questions are right in front of you. Here are some simple options to create engagement in the classroom.
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Read ArticleHow to Tackle Student Grade Negotiations
Have students coming to you last minute asking for help on how they can pass the class or get a better grade? See some best practices on how to handle student grade negotiations.
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Getting Started: Instructor Checklist
Getting Started this Semester: Instructor Checklist. Whenever a new semester approaches, the likelihood of error rises exponentially.
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Read Article5 Things to Talk About with Your Incoming Freshman in the New Year
The New Year is almost upon us and so is a new 2018 spring semester! 5 Things to Talk About with Your Incoming Freshman in the New Year.
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Read Article5 Connect Tips for the New Year
A new spring semester is almost upon us, so start the New Year off right and use some of these easy Connect tips to get up and running.
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