This is a History professor’s account of how he moved away from the final history research paper he had used for years as the final examination. He reflects on how alternative assessment engages stude
Given the catchment area of this college, programs need to offer students enhanced flexibility and accessibility. Read about how one business program adapted their courses to meet the needs of the stu
One university professor shares how she handled the unexpected pivot to teaching only online. She outlines what worked well, and how she will be using these assets going into the Fall semester .
This interview is about how one cegep Biology teacher adjusted to alternative teaching with a particular emphasis on on-line assessment. Although he speaks specifically about his classes with the Nurs
The Critical Thinking Initiative hosts explore two recent questions from their listeners: Does critical thinking based on evidence undervalue creativity? Can we value diverse opinions yet hold student
In this 60min presentation, Glen Pearsall, author of Fast and Effective Assessment , shares practical strategies for delivering feedback. Although the context is primarily High School, most suggestion
Performance-based learning and assessment focuses on what students can do. This article describes this kind of learning approach and provides key strategies to implement it.
When teaching online, having a communication strategy to keep in touch with your students and to ground them in your course is essential. This article encourages using Announcements, which is a common
Some students are reluctant to join in on discussions. This is one teacher’s recommendation to use affective based questions in addition to the cognitive ones we usually ask. Instead of asking student