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Here is a list of the terms and definitions on each card.

Card 1:
Term: Syllabus Agreement Form
Definition: Garavalia et al. (1999) suggest "ending the syllabus with a tear-off section that students sign and turn in. " For example, "I, _________, have completely read this syllabus and understand and agree to the course requirements."
Card 2:
Term: The Syllabus Challenge
Definition: Have students embark on a "scavenger hunt" using the syllabus. Have them break into groups and give incentives for finding the correct information. This will get students interacting and collaborating with each other and will reinforce the information in the syllabus.
Card 3:
Term: Syllabus Quiz
Definition: One strategy many instructors use is the syllabus quiz. Make this a short quiz that includes questions about things such as your grading policy, attendance policy, due dates, or assessment types. Students will be motivated to take a close look at everything contained in the syllabus.
Card 4:
Term: Embedding Questions
Definition: Place a few big-picture questions within the syllabus (questions that can only be answered by coming to class) and make them worth extra credit at the end of the semester. You could also insert the questions in the course calendar to reinforce the topic that is being covered each week.
Card 5:
Term: Syllabus Bingo
Definition: Play a round of bingo based on syllabus information. You can give prizes such as a few extra credit points or an excused homework assignment. Take a look at the syllabus bingo chart created by Julia Steiners for inspiration, found in the Handouts section to the right.
Card 6:
Term: Online Posting
Definition: Take advantage of Blackboard. Grunnert O'Brien, Millis and Cohen (2008) suggest "posting the course syllabus in advance of the first day of class with an announcement or an assignment requiring students to come prepared to discuss the syllabus. This announcement may also alert students to your intent of using the full class period constructively"