Is my course a candidate for Minimesters?

I enjoy trying new styles of teaching and structuring my classes.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Adapting a class for minimesters may take you outside of your comfort zone at first, so a pioneering spirit is helpful!

I design my courses "backwards," from the learning outcomes to the learning activities and assessments.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The pacing of a minimester course requires careful mapping of activities and assessments to the course learning outcomes--there is little time for unnecessary work.

I use a variety of formative assessments and learning activities in my course.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Variety is key to keeping students--and yourself--engaged for the longer minimester class meetings.

I am good at adapting my lessons in the moment.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to teaching any class, but they're especially necessary in a class lasting 2.5 hours.

I manage my grading and prep time well.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

We all procrastinate sometimes, but minimesters mean more content and more grading in less time. Staying on top of it all can be a challenge at first.