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Assignments with Significance

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It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste! Collaboration.

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Three Strategies that Support Student Well-Being and Mental Health

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A clear description of grading policies in your syllabus A transparent, clear list/description of all assignments and deadlines directly in syllabus Clear verbal and written directions for all course assignments, activities, and assessments Clear communications, instructions, and feedback. Wisner, 2022).

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The Power of AI and Future of Education is Now: How Teachers and the Taught Can Create the Teaching

Faculty Focus

Emphasize collaboration as the secret to success Educators must encourage collaboration and foster a team-based learning environment. Treat feedback as a source of learning Feedback is essential for learners to understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their learning outcomes.

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Three Strategies that Support Student Well-Being and Mental Health

Faculty Focus

A clear description of grading policies in your syllabus A transparent, clear list/description of all assignments and deadlines directly in syllabus Clear verbal and written directions for all course assignments, activities, and assessments Clear communications, instructions, and feedback. Wisner, 2022).

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The Power of AI and Future of Education is Now: How Teachers and the Taught Can Create the Teaching

Faculty Focus

Emphasize collaboration as the secret to success Educators must encourage collaboration and foster a team-based learning environment. Treat feedback as a source of learning Feedback is essential for learners to understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their learning outcomes.