Use a syllabus activity to ensure students’ understanding of course expectations

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In this section, you will see and hear from instructors and experts about creative approaches such as guiding students to identify key syllabus details, facilitating reciprocal interviews to promote two-way communication, and exploring students’ expectations and goals to enhance course relevance and alignment to student goals. 

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Implementation Resource

Use Syllabus Activities to Ensure Course Clarity in Online Courses

Using syllabus activities in class is an effective way to engage students from day one, helping them understand course expectations, structure, and policies in a hands-on way. These activities promote clarity by encouraging students to actively review and discuss the syllabus, fostering accountability and a smoother start to the term.

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