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Teaching Tips
Grading Season
Even if you are looking forward to seeing the results of your students' hard work, this time of year can still feel overwhelming and one dimensional - grade, grade, grade! Be sure to pace yourself and take breaks. Perhaps some of these tips will help you grade savvier, not more laboriously. Ok, that last line was a little clunky but you will see below that the classic phrase is already doubly covered.
Students missing work? Hub staff have slots for 15 or 30 min meetings if you want to think through what to do about late work or incompletes. And in case you need it, here is UM-Dearborn’s Incomplete Contract
Share with your Students - Finals Tips
Your students are also facing a busy time. Getting some encouragement from you might help them finish strong in all of their classes. Send your own words of support or share any of these links:
And while I was compiling these, and the above, links at least one tip said to destress with cute animal photos, so here you go!
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