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Faculty Spotlight:
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Easy A – Auto-graded Assessments
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Self-Assessment as a Learning Strategy
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Student-Driven Assessments
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Dr. Amanda Hillard:
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Dr. E. David Jansing:
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Dr. Rachel Sangree:
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Fellowship Program: Transforming Teaching Practices
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