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We loved this quick advice column from James Lang and the Chronicle of Higher Education.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cSmall Changes in Teaching: The First 5 Minutes of Class\u201d.
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