Rethinking Assessments

“A really good assignment, which is also a really good assessment, also teaches you something.“ –Deandra Little Hello, faculty! Hang in there-December is approaching… This week we are going to look at rethinking assessments. Assessments serve an important purpose in evaluating an individual’s understanding, skills, and competencies in a specific context. Whether in the realm…

Rubrics

Hello, faculty! This week we are exploring the many benefits and ways to create rubrics for your courses. Rubrics have become a popular grading tool as they offer consistency for both the students and instructors and provide opportunities for accessibility. They also offer students the chance to become more aware of their learning process and progress….

Virtual Field Trips & Guest Speakers

Before COVID, instructors and teachers were beginning to incorporate virtual field trips and guest speakers more readily in their classes. During the pandemic, these opportunities became very common and a welcome addition for students to engage with course material in interactive ways. Thankfully there are many exciting resources available for instructors to incorporate a virtual…