GIVE YOUR STUDENTS AN EDGE!
We know the college experience can be very demanding for your students. They are making decisions every day about what to study, how to study, and what tools to use to succeed. However, not all students understand the importance of the course materials that you selected and are electing not to purchase anything. As a result, their course preparedness and grades are suffering.
You can change that! Students look to you for information and guidance on what tools will help them succeed in the course. To help you communicate the importance of these materials, we have created a suite of tools for your use in the first days of class. These tools should help you communicate the value of learning, the importance of your course materials, and in turn, enhance student’s classroom experience and performance.
TOOLS FOR YOUR FIRST DAYS OF CLASS: Use any of the below tools to help you communicate the importance of the course and your chosen course materials.
Tips and strategies for the first days of class:
Click here for tips and strategies for the first days of class.
Syllabus Insert:
Click here to get a brief paragraph to insert into your course syllabus on the book and supplements you have assigned. Remember, students look to you for advice!
PowerPoint Slides:
Click here to get PowerPoint slides for your first lecture on the materials you will use and directives, media registration information, etc.
First Days of Class Handout:
Click here for handouts to give your students or to attach to your syllabus on the first days of class.
For textbook supplements and teaching tools, please see the Media & Supplements site or the instructor’s book companion site.
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