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Provide multiple deadlines for small segments of larger projects to teach students time management skills.

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  • Segmented projects will be less overwhelming for students because of the manageable size of the pieces.
    • Multiple deadlines will result in higher quality student work.
  • This also allows students to seek help throughout the project.
  • To learn more, visit Rob Simmons’ CS Education Zoo interview.

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  • Student-Focused Assessment
  • Student-Faculty Interaction
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CS Education Zoo Interview with Rob Simmons.
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