by Kim | Jan 29, 2019 | Timely Tips, Vol. 25
The first few weeks of the semester are often a rush of learning names, student adds and drops, meetings, and general sett-up. As things begin to settle down, here are a few simple tips to prepare for long-term success. Office Hours to Review Session – Rename a...
by Kim | Jan 15, 2018 | Timely Tips, Vol. 16
Start of the semester reflection – Preempt the end of semester grade grubbing with a reflective lesson that challenges students to think about their behavior and what their goals are for the course. Julia Phelps from Valencia College used the video “I am worried...
by Kim | Jan 14, 2018 | Timely Tips, Vol. 16
The first day of class can set the tone for the entire term. Establishing rapport with your students, reviewing class rules, getting a feel for which students might be at risk, and setting goals are all important things that could be accomplished within the first...
by Kim | Sep 8, 2017 | Timely Tips, Vol. 12
At the start of the semester it can sometimes seem like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. In this Tips and Tricks we present time saving strategies to increase your efficiency. Don’t over prepare – Trust yourself! Use what you did in...
by Kim | Jul 26, 2017 | Timely Tips, Vol. 11
The start of a new school year is upon us! As you head back for the Fall semester here are some tried and true tips and tricks to kick-off your classes. Success Orientation – Have a Student Success Orientation the first week of class. Show your student the tools they...
