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Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep.<\/em><\/h3>\n

Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work\u2014right alongside your colleagues.<\/p>\n

This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend 10 minutes setting goals, 60 minutes in silent focus, and 5 minutes wrapping up. A strict, predictable rhythm allows you to enter and leave as your schedule allows without disrupting your colleagues.<\/p>\n

Co-facilitated by Dr. Dawn Emerson, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education.<\/p>\n

Every Tuesdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Starts September 8th. Fernald Hall, Room 102.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn more and register for Teaching Focus Hours<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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