Recommendation 1
Create engaging assignments with accountability
There are a variety of ways to keep students engaged in the content and help them focus their attention on what is most important. We can also use a variety of practices to assess how well they are learning and making key connections. Try a few of these out to find the process or set of processes that work best for you and your students.
Recommendation 2
Provide skeletal outlines
Provide students with a skeletal outline to support their learning and help them track the concepts and issues of highest importance.