New preps: how to develop a new course intelligently


	New preps: how to develop a new course intelligently

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5-26-2007 10:56 AM

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For all you teachers: some tips on how to develop and prepare a new course.

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5-27-2007 12:05 PM

gingembre

Tomorrow's Professor is a good resource for educators. I used to read the articles faithfully, but after leaving the university life I've slacked off. Thanks for clipping this and reminding me of this resource, enbar.

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