Collection

2018 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Heather McCain

of the students are working professionals. The students must balance their time betweenhomework, work, and family. For course homework, projects are typically assigned to teams ofstudents and the project spans the entire semester. The project required students to research atype of business and create a project plan to develop the business. The students were expected towork together over the semester to complete the project assignment. Students were made awareof the expectations for the project via the syllabus, class lectures, and Blackboard assignmentinstructions that include rubrics. In the face-to-face course, which is 16 weeks long, somestudents did not start on the project until near the middle of the semester and some waited untilthe

Collection

2018 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Edgar C. Clausen; James T. McAllister

) Planning the Course Prepare a set of instructional outcomes Develop a syllabus to communicate course goals Establish a clear policy that is consistent with the instructional objectives Provide feedback about students’ performance with respect to grading policy Conducting the Course Plan a productive first class session, describing the relevancy of the course Establish ample office hours, and be available for them Respect students’ time in the classroom Distribute copies of key theory, leaving gaps for students to complete Utilize alternative methods for delivering course material Set realistic expectations for students and encourage questions Face the student audience, and speak slowly and clearly Assess the