Tue, Apr 11, 2023 11:01 AM in Office Hours
Hi Emily. I am a college student. If you want students to come to office hours, you can offer something that will help students in the course. For example, if you have an major assignment, tell students you will answer any questions they have about it in your office hours. Then, more students will be motivated to come. I would also recommend having a 'meet and greet' session at the beginn...
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Tue, Apr 11, 2023 10:57 AM in Online Discussions in Introductory Science Courses
Hello Emily,
I am a college student. If I were you, I would offer extra credit for well-crafted replies, rather than taking away points for inadequate replies. Perhaps this positive approach to discussion replies will be more motivating for your students. I would also suggest giving your students more guidance about what you are looking for in a reply. For example, tell them they need to...
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Mon, Apr 10, 2023 5:06 PM in How to Love Science
Hi Sumer. I relate to your experience. I enjoyed science as an elementary student, but by the time I got to middle or high school, I dreaded it. I would say you can make science fun by having students conduct their own investigations and expiriments. Through these experiences, they can act as scientists and develop conceptual understandings about science content. I feel like this is easier to imp...
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