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How Digital Study Techniques Improve Exam Preparation

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Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. xx The Ask a Tech Teacher team shares a variety of digital tools that improve and streamline exam prep: How Digital Study Techniques Improve Exam Preparation Studying for exams can often feel like this huge, monumental task that causes not only stress but existential anxiety.

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Low Tech? No Problem. Here are 3 Alternative Ways to Help Distance Learning Happen.

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That’s the approach the College Board is taking this spring with its adapted AP exams. For example, a philosophy professor at University of Notre Dame designed an introductory course that draws on “ interactive digital essays ” published on mobile-friendly web pages attached to the online syllabus, reports Inside Higher Ed.

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Creating a Course Calendar that Aligns to the Rhythms of the Semester

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For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. But Im not talking about a list of chapters or exams and papers with their due dates. It wasnt an effective system.

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Strategies for Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Higher Education 

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Faculty should consider implementing these strategies during the design phase of their curriculum and syllabus. Implementing these strategies are not only beneficial for teachers, but they also have the power to ease additional challenges for students pursuing a post-secondary degree with a disability.

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Creating a Course Calendar that Aligns to the Rhythms of the Semester

Faculty Focus

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. But Im not talking about a list of chapters or exams and papers with their due dates. It wasnt an effective system.

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Here’s How to Motivate Summer School Students

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In general terms, you want them to know you’ll do your best to make their summer experience worthwhile, get them through the material, and help them pass the required exams with the grades they need. There are a lot of ways to teach a topic that satisfies curriculum demands. I’ve talked about best practices for teaching.

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Increasing Student Success: A Developmental Approach

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Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. I often embed study and time management strategies into the curriculum. Analyze your course policies (i.e.,

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