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How Digital Study Techniques Improve Exam Preparation

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When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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

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Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. But educators who want to make sure they reach every student don’t have to resort to mailing printed worksheets.

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Is ChatGPT the New CliffsNotes?  

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Remember CliffsNotes, the predecessor of Course Hero and similar web-based study resources? Like many GenXers, I had a few of those study guides with yellow-and-black covers in my L.L. Sometimes I wonder about those long-gone study guides. Assignment makeovers in the AI age: Essay edition. link] ADDIE Model.

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Is ChatGPT the New CliffsNotes?  

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Remember CliffsNotes, the predecessor of Course Hero and similar web-based study resources? Like many GenXers, I had a few of those study guides with yellow-and-black covers in my L.L. Sometimes I wonder about those long-gone study guides. Assignment makeovers in the AI age: Essay edition. link] ADDIE Model.

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How Mega-Universities Manage to Teach Hundreds of Thousands of Students

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Performance assessment varies, with students submitting essays, videos or presentations to demonstrate they’ve learned the material. Students gain access to their courses — syllabus, main project, required engagements, discussion forum and other materials — a week prior to the start of class.

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Pushback Is Growing Against Automated Proctoring Services. But So Is Their Use

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Some departments have made tests take-home or open-note, and some have scrapped tests entirely in favor of essays, projects and other assignments that can be done over time. Is a ‘desk scan’ necessary for a syllabus quiz? These are the types of accommodations necessary during a pandemic — not an Orwellian proctor service.”

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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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