Course Prep

Organizing Course Materials

June 10, 2010
By Rachel
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You may want to file this one under “The Obvious,” but this was a revelation for me: After many years of piles collecting and covering every flat surface in my surroundings, I’ve finally settled on a way to keep my course materials, lesson plans, and grading all in one place. This is my table-top...Read more »

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Using Google Books in the Literature Classroom

June 9, 2010
By Rachel
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The Google Books project – like that of the Bibliothèque Nationale’s Gallica site – has revolutionized the way we find and access texts, particularly those with expired copyright and available in full-text format. To make the most of this tool, the Advanced Book Search function is invaluable, so that you can sift through the...Read more »

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Microsoft Word Templates

June 9, 2010
By Rachel
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The first day of a course I’m teaching is fast approaching and I’ve been thinking about the importance of organization and the communication to students of what is expected of them each day. Microsoft Word Templates simplify the planning of course materials, homework schedules, essay deadlines, and exam dates and give students and instructors...Read more »

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