Give clear instructions and draw out what students should learn.
Give clear instructions to students and draw out what students should learn. How are the assignments embedded in the course, how do they help learning the course material? Is there a specific structure in which the assignments are worked off? E.g. feedback loops, building up on each other, etc. Clarify deadlines and how you handle late submissions. If you prefer no deadlines, state which submissions are accepted. Do students have to present something and how do you envision a presentation? How do they find out when their presentation is due? Do students have to form groups? Is there a process? Tips or help for finding group mates? Specify how students can demonstrate that they master the topic in the assignments. What are the important criteria for the assessment? Clarify your expectations.