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How is the FTG helpful? 13 MFS faculty and 10 PSY faculty had positive remarks about the FTG. Three themes emerged regarding helpful aspects of the FTG. Vision and rationale 11 respondents wrote comments indicating that the FTG was helpful in conveying the vision of the SME who developed the course. Specifically, faculty mentioned that they appreciated insights regarding the intentions behind the selected materials and the goal of the assignments: " This might sound silly – but I like hearing the creator's voice – what she was thinking. It is kind of like getting an extra perspective on the intentions of the assignments." " The guide allows me to understand the SME's thought process, focus and intention with the particular course and topic so that I can be mindful of those aspects as I am teaching the course and providing feedback based on course criteria." " Knowing the rationale or purpose of the assignment helps me understand the instructions better. It also makes it easier for me to communicate the purpose to the students. I can give them a heads up early in the week so that they can have the resources they need in order to be successful." Teaching Support 10 respondents wrote comments saying that the FTG supported their teaching of the course. Some specific examples given included information on grading, alternative assignment ideas, and guidance on content or assignments. Some examples include: • Tips about what to be on the lookout for • Page numbers where answers to specific exercises are found (helping to grade) • What the SME is expecting from the faculty Student Support Five respondents indicated the FTG helped them to support students: " General considerations that are provided to support student success related to the given course." " Insights about why particular readings or assignments were chosen and any issues that students might encounter with the assignment." "A focus on what the takeaways are for students." " Clarity on what is expected in the assignment and suggestions from SMEs on how to support students." What is NOT helpful? There was a visible frustration in some of the responses to this question, calling it "unnecessary". A few referenced disliking the FTG as part of the course