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News for Science instructors

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Science update: Strategies for completing winter 2020 courses amidst COVID-19: Addendum 8

Update for instructors in the Faculty of Science

This message addresses some Winter 2020 exam and grade questions and makes a request of Spring 2020 instructors regarding academic integrity.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Science update: Strategies for completing winter 2020 courses amidst COVID-19: Addendum 7

Update for instructors in the Faculty of Science

This message splits its attention between the Winter 2020 term and the Spring 2020 term.

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Science update: Strategies for completing winter 2020 courses amidst COVID-19: Addendum 6

Update for instructors in the Faculty of Science

Congratulations on getting through the Formal Lecture Period; it’s been an impressive team effort.  I am highlighting four points regarding Winter 2020 course management.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Science update: Strategies for completing winter 2020 courses amidst COVID-19: Addendum 5

Update for instructors in the Faculty of Science

This email addresses two points: 1) scheduling tips for Winter 2020 final exams; and 2) managing INC grades. Later this week, I hope to provide guidance regarding the impacts of students having an option to change their numeric grade to CR/NCR.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Science update: Strategies for completing winter 2020 courses amidst COVID-19: Addendum 4

Update for instructors in the Faculty of Science

I am noting two short but important points in this message.