… to take one of two avenues: 1) They may be enticed  to   turn on cruise control , check out mentally, and start winter break a few weeks early. This first option may … levels of learning. Instructors who fall behind and then cram content into the last days of class only overwhelm their students. Moreover, they miss the crucial … like synthesis and application. In the future, leave open days in the semester for catch up in order to save the final class days for review, reflection, and higher …