We've compiled a list of questions we often get from instructors, and it ranges from the basics to more in-depth knowledge. If your question isn't included below, leave a comment so we can add it. As always, your Training & Support Specialist is here to help too! How do I add a new section? Under … Continue reading Hawkes Instructor FAQs
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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
Outstanding Instructor Receives Outstanding Award
Congratulations to Jeanette Underwood of Navarro College – Waxahachie Campus, who was recently awarded Employee of the Year in recognition of her dedicated service and outstanding contributions to Navarro College. Jeanette’s enthusiasm and charisma in class and around campus encourage a positive learning environment for her students. Congratulations on such an amazing accomplishment, Jeanette! We … Continue reading Outstanding Instructor Receives Outstanding Award
The Instructor Experience
We provide a flexible course management system that can be customized to any course structure. The online Grade Book makes your courseware implementation simple so you can spend less time setting up and more time teaching. Course Customization Choose from the robust question bank to create your curriculum, tests, and quizzes that can be printed … Continue reading The Instructor Experience
100-year-old math teacher gives us great life advice!
We loved this Business Insider video of Madeline Scotto, a math instructor in Brooklyn who is still teaching at 100 years old! We all know math instructors have sage advice, and this instructor is no exception. Check out the quick video (less than three minutes!) in the link below and see if her words ring … Continue reading 100-year-old math teacher gives us great life advice!
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