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Faculty discuss strategies they use on the first day of class to engage and connect with students.

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  Prof. Richard Koestner, Psychology听

  Communicate to students why they should be motivated to learn by being present during class time and showing interest in teaching.

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  Sparking Curiosity

  Grab students' attention from the start of class by using short activities that spark curiosity.

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  Prof. Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry

  Take time during the first class to ensure students are comfortable using course learning technologies.

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  Prof. Ken Ragan, Physics

  Survey students at the start of term to understand why they enrolled in the course and how to support their learning.

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  Profs. Giulia Alberini, Computer Science, & Ken Ragan, Physics

  Walk through the syllabus so students understand how various course elements contribute to their learning.

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  Prof. Jasmin Chalal, Microbiology & Immunology

  Try a scavenger hunt activity to familiarize students with critical information on the syllabus.

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  Prof. Giulia Alberini, Computer Science

  Use the first class as an opportunity to clarify expectations and course workload with students.

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  Prof. Ken Ragan, Physics

  Integrate learning theory to help students move beyond memorization to higher levels of learning.