Establish a Schedule and System to Manage Time and Workload
• Identify weekly activities up front
• Log in often in smaller blocks of time
• Communicate frequently w/concise messages
• Establish an efficient grading system
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Record and Reuse
• Maintain record of communication and feedback
• Save “gets” • Save common questions to create “FAQ”
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Reduce Email • Make availability
known • Resist urge to
respond immediately
• Address urgent issues quickly
• Direct and redirect to the discussion board
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Develop a System for Feedback and Grading
• Get organized & know thyself • Adhere to your schedule • Manage grades in Blackboard • Use technology to save time • Create and use rubrics
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Useful Technology for Feedback & Grading
Capabilities Desktop Mobile Screen, Audio, & Annotation
Audio Only (MP3)
Annotation Only
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Explain Everything
iTalk Recorder
iAnnotate PDF
Use Feedback & Grading Rubrics
Rubrics can help you:
• Assess assignments consistently • Save time in grading (short-term & long term) • Give timely, effective feedback • Clarify expectations and components of an
assignment
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