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First Five Minutes

by Jonathan Wade | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog, Educational Development

We loved this quick advice column from James Lang and the Chronicle of Higher Education.  It has great practical advice and it really helped us think about how the first 5 minutes of a class can set a tone that can positively impact the entire class period.

“Small Changes in Teaching: The First 5 Minutes of Class”.
http://chronicle.com/article/Small-Changes-in-Teaching-The/234869

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