Faculty discuss strategies and tools for assessment and feedback that support student learning.
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Diane Dechief, Office of Science Education
Melissa Vollrath, PhysiologySupport student learning and growth with a balance of positive and negative feedback.
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Interactive Coversheets for Targeted Feedback
Increase student learning and streamline the feedback process in large classes using interactive coversheets.
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Prof. Rosalie Bélanger-Rioux, Mathematics & Statistics
Focus feedback on conceptual questions rather than computational questions to maximize student learning and make the most of TA grading time.
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Prof. Armin Yazdani, Physiology
Limit comments on assignments to a short list of actionable items so students are not overwhelmed by a large volume of feedback.
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Prof. Armin Yazdani, Physiology
Integrate multiple rounds of feedback into course assignments to help develop students' writing skills.
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Diane Dechief, Office of Science Education
Consider the differences and learning benefits of both audio and written feedback on course assignments.
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Diane Dechief, Office of Science Education
Take into account these approaches when crafting audio feedback.
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Prof. Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry
Prof.ÌýRosalie Bélanger-Rioux, Mathematics & StatisticsImprove grading consistency in large classes by providing feedback to TAs on the grading process.
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Assessment
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Prof. Jessica Flake, Psychology
Prof. Richard Koestner, Psychology
Prof. Armin Yazdani, Physiology
Prof. Danielle Vlaho, ChemistryNew formative assessment? Take inspiration from the following discussion.
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Prof. Ken Ragan, Physics
Prof. Melissa Vollrath, Physiology
Prof. John Stix, Earth and Planetary SciencesKeep students on track by breaking assignments into smaller components across the term.
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Prof. Armin Yazdani, Physiology
Integrate coaching into student assessment and feedback to improve learning gains.
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Prof. Rosalie Bélanger-Rioux, Mathematics & Statistics
Encourage students to attempt all course assignments by using a flexible points system for grading.
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Prof. Tamara Western, Biology
Promote learning and engagement in large classes by involving students in designing assessment questions for midterms and finals.
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Prof.ÌýPallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry
Consider the (dis)advantages of open-ended questions to probe student understanding in large classes.
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Prof. Jasmin Chahal, Microbiology & Immunology
Engage students in a 3-2-1 peer learning assignment to tackle difficult course concepts.
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Prof. Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry
Actively involve students in the learning process by using peer assessment on small-stakes assignments.
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Prof. Tony Mittermaier, Chemistry
Consider student workload and study breaks when assigning deadlines to reduce course-related student stress.
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Prof. Melissa Vollrath, Physiology
Prof. Vollrath discusses readapting to in-person assessment and its potential impact on student learning.
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Feedback and Assessment Tools
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Crowdmark
Prof. Ken Ragan, Physics
Prof.ÌýTamara Western, Biology
Prof.ÌýPallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry
Prof.ÌýMelissa Vollrath, Physiology
Prof.ÌýJohn Stix, Earth and Planetary SciencesThinking of using CrowdmarkÌýto expedite grading? Take inspiration from the following discussions:
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Prof. John Stix, Earth and Planetary Sciences
Prof. Ken Ragan, PhysicsListen to faculty advice for first-time users of the Quizzes tool in myCourses.
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Prof. Jasmin Chahal, Microbiology & Immunology
Use Ìýto streamline peer assessment and feedback activities with students.
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Prof. Tamara Western, Biology
Integrate peer learning and feedback into large classes using , an online, interactive problem-solving platform.