Hawkes has released several new features and updates to improve you and your students’ experience! Read on to learn more. Grade Book > WebTests > Assignment Builder – Bonus Questions Instructors can now add bonus questions to their WebTests. Points for a question designated as "bonus" count towards points earned, but do not count towards … Continue reading What’s New: October 15th, 2020
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Error-Specific Feedback is the Key to Learning
Mistakes are part of the learning process; however, many software systems lack the necessary detail to pinpoint specific errors, take corrective action, and foster content mastery. Understanding the WHY behind the mistake is crucial to student success. Hawkes’ Explain Error feature uses artificial intelligence to anticipate and diagnose common student errors and provide targeted feedback … Continue reading Error-Specific Feedback is the Key to Learning
Thoughts from a 2020 Grad: Seven Reasons Why I have to Keep Going
By: Claire Grulick The unexpected spread of COVID-19 has left behind a wake of uncertainty and panic, leaving no one unaffected. While businesses, families, and schools are trying to cope with the day-to-day changes, at every moment, lives are being impacted globally. There’s no routine; millions of Americans have lost their jobs. There’s also no … Continue reading Thoughts from a 2020 Grad: Seven Reasons Why I have to Keep Going
Thoughts on Distance Learning from College Students
As many schools are adjusting to distance learning in response to COVID-19, students have encountered new challenges as they adapt to new surroundings and learning environments. We recently asked our Student Ambassadors if they had any tips for online learning, and they shared many helpful pieces of advice. Here’s what they had to share: Keep … Continue reading Thoughts on Distance Learning from College Students
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