Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-2-repetitive-assignment-types [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [Teacher CPD](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd.md) › [CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook - Seneca Certified](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified.md) › Repetitive Assignment Types # Repetitive Assignment Types CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff), topic 1.3.2 ## Repetitive Assignment Types Use assignment routines and feedback to create the habit of completing assignments. ### Reduced Workload ![Reduced Workload](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-07/f91fa1a1-4567-4fc0-b01d-46c812725596/Email-Internet-Post-Message-.jpg) - A teacher buckling under fifty emails a day benefits by having fewer confused students. - The more habitual the routine, the fewer questions students ask. - Sorting the flood of student assignments is difficult when teaching online. Add in chasing down missing work, and sorting online homework becomes a large part of the job. - When students have had assignments for two or more weeks, the teacher can be firm about deadlines and reduce the workload. ### Work Written to the Student ![Work Written to the Student](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-08/61304eee-f3ef-4029-9625-71b4e1c41aec/Studying-56a945f83df78cf772a55e31.jpg) - **Written to the student** is a specialized term. - This is curriculum meant to be read by the student so that the student can understand the presented concept and complete the work independently, without needing assistance from the teacher or parent. - Work that can be completed without direct supervision is more likely to be completed. ### Everything students need ![Everything students need](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-03/f36b7b79-ea0a-4679-9b4c-3e3dee2d7628/shutterstock_151790942.jpg) - In the online classroom, setting tasks written to the student means that teachers: - Don’t assume a student has constant access to a device or the internet. - Design work to be completed without peers. - Assign work that doesn’t require significant background knowledge or assistance from the parent. - Everything that the student needs to complete the work is included in the lesson, including how long it should take, the criteria for success, and an example of good work. ## Benefits of Repetitive Assignment Types Knowing that a limited set of tasks is available makes it more likely that the teacher will think carefully about which tasks they will choose to use throughout the year. ### Explicit goals ![Explicit goals](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-06/2b39d0e5-acb2-4900-a326-7aa423c9a775/goal-.png) - Long- to medium-term planning forces teachers to be explicit about goals and expectations, which benefit students. - When teachers create explicit planning, they may use a **scope and sequence**, brief lists of the knowledge and skills students are expected to master at each part of the school year or course. - A scope and sequence can often be used to estimate how long a particular concept should take to learn, which helps teachers to plan more effectively. ### Foundation skills ![Foundation skills](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/727dfe52-2d6f-4a7f-a2de-776f5995c372/Multi-Tasking-Task-Guru-Skill-.jpg) - When teachers make sure each task is **written to the student**, they must consider what students need to know to complete the work. - Therefore, foundation skills are more likely to be covered, leaving fewer students behind. - Strong curriculum will assist with this design requirement by providing a good path for students to build knowledge with strong mental organization. ## Test yourself on Repetitive Assignment Types - Which of these is NOT an advantage of repetitive assignment types in online teaching? - Which of these is more beneficial to students in online learning? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/59aed537-a796-4e04-b608-2b026755abe8/section/d94f6182-d206-47c4-9df7-caabe6958b49/session) - Previous topic: [1.3.1 Scheduling the Work](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-1-scheduling-the-work.md) - Next topic: [1.3.3 Challenges and Solutions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-3-challenges-and-solutions.md) ## CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff) contents ### 1 The Teaching Online Handbook - 1.1 Common Online Assessments - [1.1.1 Guided Notes & Weekly Quizzes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-1-guided-notes-and-weekly-quizzes.md) - [1.1.2 Deliberate Memorization 1](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-2-deliberate-memorization-1.md) - [1.1.3 Deliberate Memorization 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-3-deliberate-memorization-2.md) - [1.1.4 Hands-on Activities](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-4-hands-on-activities.md) - [1.1.5 Journals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-5-journals.md) - 1.2 Conducting a Synchronous Class - [1.2.1 Conducting a Synchronous Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-1-conducting-a-synchronous-class.md) - [1.2.2 Synchronous Class Discussions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-2-synchronous-class-discussions.md) - [1.2.3 Challenges and Tips](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-3-challenges-and-tips.md) - 1.3 Scheduling the Work - [1.3.1 Scheduling the Work](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-1-scheduling-the-work.md) - [1.3.2 Repetitive Assignment Types](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-2-repetitive-assignment-types.md) - [1.3.3 Challenges and Solutions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-3-challenges-and-solutions.md)