Reflections are personal + exploratory pieces of writing (or audio or video) that a student is asked to complete after an experience in the course. It “closes the loop on learning”, because it asks students to look back, gain insight into their own progress, and make connections for going forward. We may ask our students […]
Continue reading →Rubrics are used to help students meet the grading criteria for each assessment. Not only do they set clear criteria for success, but they make grading better for all. Rubrics also provide the instructor with specific and consistent standards for giving clear feedback to students based on their observations. Parts of a Rubric Click on […]
Continue reading →Welcome! Instructions: Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the slides to advance. If you are on a mobile or tablet, swipe to advance the slides. This short module was made using Microsoft Sway, one of the apps included in our Microsoft 365 subscriptions. They are easy to make and can embed inside of […]
Continue reading →A formative assessment is a low- or no-stakes assessment that provides extensive feedback on incorrectly answered questions. It also provides positive reinforcement on correctly answered questions. Formative assessments both measure how well a student is learning during instruction and give the student useful feedback to improve learning outcomes. By contrast, a summative assessment provides final […]
Continue reading →Ice Breakers give students the chance to express their knowledge of themselves. They are the first foray into an active and engaged class community. Ice breakers are fun, person-focused, and have the purpose of requiring learners to find something in common with the learning community. Whether you are teaching an in-person, remote, or online asynchronous […]
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