The Last Class Session
By the time the end of the course rolls around, it’s hard to think creatively about what to do on
Maryellen Weimer
November 21, 2017
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I hear you already: “I barely survived this academic year. The last thing I want to think about is the next one!”
Storytelling is a powerful tool that can transform the learning experience. By weaving a cohesive narrative throughout a course, educators can captivate students’ interest, deepen understanding, and create
The ending of a course is worthy of greater attention than it typically receives. Endless time and energy are expended on crafting beautiful syllabi complete with assignment descriptions,
Deadlines are a blessing and a curse. We need them to get things done, but they often loom and approach faster than we anticipated or desire. When we
In the Oxford English Dictionary, the most fitting definition of the word light-hearted (sic)for my purposes is this one: “Characterized by cheerfulness or easiness; amusing, entertaining.” I have
A variety of factors can undermine performance on a test beyond lack of knowledge, such as anxiety and misinterpretations of the questions. But there are four simple things
“Ends and origins are not inherent in the world. It is you, not the world, who calls the shots in this respect. Wherever you make a start, however, you may be sure that an enormous amount will have happened already. And wherever you call a halt, a great deal will carry on regardless.”
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The Art of Ending Well
Have you worked with students for months to create a learning community only to have the final interaction take place
Caralyn Zehnder, Cynthia Alby, Karynne Kleine, and JuliA Metzker
May 1, 2023
Course Conclusion as Closure
Many years ago, I taught college composition at a small art and illustration college in Chicago. The students in
Jaime O’Connor
August 21, 2023
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