How can assessment be used to promote student well-being?
That’s what Kira Smith is thinking about. A graduate student in Integrated Studies in Education, she’s part of the Assessment andContinue Reading
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Flexible assessment: One instructor’s implementation in a large class
This post is co-authored by Kira Smith and Carolyn Samuel. What are the outcomes when students are given choices aboutContinue Reading
Two-stage exams: A strategy for reducing exam-related stress
Students talk about the course as OChem or Orgo, otherwise known as Organic Chemistry, one of the most dreaded coursesContinue Reading
Online tools for assessment and engagement in large classes
This post featuring Prof. Ken Ragan is the latest installment in our ongoing series about assessment tools for large classes.Continue Reading
Peer Assessment: The challenge of receiving feedback
A number of instructors at McGill have implemented peer assessment (PA) in their courses and have generously shared some ofContinue Reading
Engaging Information Studies students with law and policy: Part 2
In a previous blog post, I discussed my first experience teaching independently, and the pedagogical techniques I tried to apply.Continue Reading
Engaging Information Studies students with law and policy: Part 1
Introduction The legal and ethical questions around information engage people far beyond the legal field. Online privacy, copyright, net neutrality,Continue Reading
One student’s role in improving university assessment and feedback practices
Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is McGill University’s teaching support unit. TLS hires students from within the university to contributeContinue Reading
Peer assessment in higher education: A viable inclusive practice
I believe strongly in encouraging individuality and agency in the classroom. After my own experiences with elementary and secondary education,Continue Reading
Giving pass-fail grading a pass
Pass-fail grading is commonly presented as an alternative to letter grading that can minimize student stress and anxiety. In theirContinue Reading