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Joanne Ricevuto, PhD

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Beyond Syllabus Week: Creative Strategies to Engage Students from Day One

Ever wonder why students don’t read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors

Joanne Ricevuto, PhD February 26, 2025

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Begin the Semester with Classroom Community Building Activities to Increase Student Engagement

The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day

Joanne Ricevuto, PhD March 13, 2023

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Benefits to Beginning Class with a Visible Agenda

When students first enter your class, whether it be in person or in a virtual setting, what do the students see? Is there anything for

Joanne Ricevuto, PhD April 18, 2022