Cengage Learning eNewsletter December 2012

 

	Topic of the Week : Preparing Your Next Term's Courses As we round the corner to 2013, we offer a selection of articles with some practical suggestions for how you – and your students – can prepare for the coming term (and beyond). Join us at the Blog. This Week's Featured Topics : Elements of a Well-Written Syllabus The syllabus is the blueprint for your course and the contract you are making with each student. Read our contributor's suggestions for crafting it well. Read More »   What Activities Work to Achieve Learning? Merrill's First Principles As you approach your courses for next semester, consider incorporating an instructional model on which many instructional designers rely. Read More »   Aligning Objectives in Online Classes Watch and listen to a narrated presentation for valuable tips on writing objectives, making sure they're measurable, and aligning them with course activities. Read More »   Moving Your Course Toward the Online Environment Teaching online doesn't have to be difficult, but you have to start somewhere. Here are some modest first steps for getting your feet wet with online teaching. Read More »   Students: Map Out Your Progress Here, we share a decision-making process that can help readers further down the path towards success. Read More »

 

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