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WAC-related Resources
Designing Effective Assignments
John C. Bean and Dan Melzer. Engaging Ideas: The Professor’s Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom , 3rd Edition. 2021.
Kerry Walk. Teaching with Writing . 2007.
“22 Simple Assessment Strategies,” TeachThought.
“Why should assessments, learning objectives, and instructional strategies be aligned?” Eberly Center.
“Characteristics of Effective Online Assignments,” Brown University.
“Aligning Assignments with Learning Goals” DePaul Teaching Commons.
Todd Gilman, “Designing Effective Online Assignments” .
Vicki Caruana, “Designing Meaningful and Measurable Outcomes: A First Step in Backwards Design.”
Nikole Patson, “Using Reflective Writing to Get Students Connected with the Material”
Flower Darby, “The Secret Weapon of Good Online Teaching: Discussion Forums.”
Developing Your WI Syllabus
Minimal Marking / Effective Grading
Digital Writing