
Is my course a candidate for Minimesters?
Authored by Kimberly Hall
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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!
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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