Anthony at Butler Community College: In my several years of schooling, I have picked up some good study habits and have learned a few things along the way that have contributed towards my success in getting good grades. I used to perform poorly in math in High School. I felt like I just couldn’t quite … Continue reading Student Ambassador Study Habit Tips
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Online Testing: Ensure Comprehension & Mitigate Cheating with “Show Work”
In online testing, asking students to support their answers can give insight into their thought processes. Not only can you provide partial credit should you choose based on their supportive comments, but it might also help ensure that students are completing assessments without outside help. In a math course, ask students to input the steps … Continue reading Online Testing: Ensure Comprehension & Mitigate Cheating with “Show Work”
7 Reasons for Competency Based Learning in Online Courses
Competency-based learning is a natural approach for online learning and the de facto choice for many virtual institutions. Competency-based learning, often called mastery-learning, insists on mastery of subjects. It provides students the opportunity to learn in a more personalized way and educators with the ability to ensure standards of achievement throughout the course. Students are … Continue reading 7 Reasons for Competency Based Learning in Online Courses
Archiving your Grade Book after the term ends
If you’ve used Hawkes before, chances are you have one or two sections from a previous term still in your Grade Book. To ensure you have access to those former students' scores, we suggest you archive your Grade Book. Archiving your Grade Book essentially takes a snapshot of your students’ scores from the previous term. Here’s … Continue reading Archiving your Grade Book after the term ends
The First 5 Minutes of Class
[Originally published on The Chronicle of Higher Education] In his article titled "Small Changes in Teaching: The First 5 Minutes of Class," James Lang explains that in his writing course, he spends time with students analyzing the opening sentences of great writers. Just like the significance of grabbing the reader's attention at the beginning of … Continue reading The First 5 Minutes of Class
9 Tips for Getting an Internship
Hi, everyone! My name is Elizabeth, and I am currently an intern on the Marketing Team at Hawkes. I know that searching for internships while in college can be overwhelming. By planning ahead and using the tips below, I hope the process will become a little smoother. Start your search early! This will ensure that … Continue reading 9 Tips for Getting an Internship
