You’ve made it to the halfway point of the semester! Midterms are wrapping up, and we are preparing for the second half of the term. Congratulations are in order for what has undoubtedly been a demanding semester. As we prepare for the remainder of fall, here are some tips to help stay motivated and avoid burnout.
In a previous Faculty Insider entitled, “Office Hours—An Often Underused Key to Student Success,” we defined the purpose of student office hours, and how to communicate office hour expectations to students. Since that post in 2019, the world has shifted to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In two September 2018 tips titled Using BB Rubrics to Provide Feedback to Students and Setting Clear Expectations with Rubrics, a variety of benefits were provided regarding the use of rubrics. This week, we’ll focus more closely on the various ways a rubric can be presented.
Remote delivery can be challenging, but it is even more difficult if your students are disengaged. Here are a few strategies and ideas for engaging your students during Zoom class sessions.