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
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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
Peer Assessment: Using in-class discussions to focus feedback
A number of instructors at McGill have been implementing peer assessment (PA) in their courses and have generously shared someContinue Reading
Réfléchir comme un avocat : Réflexion sur l’acquisition des habiletés pratiques dans les ateliers d’intégration
Dans ce billet, je me penche sur la distinction souvent faite entre l’apprentissage de notions dites « pratiques » etContinue Reading
Should McGill’s Faculty of Law make a pass at a pass-fail system
“Given that the time and stress associated with grading has the potential to distract instructors from other, more meaningful aspectsContinue Reading
Video recording class presentations
Video recording students’ presentations in the classroom can be a good instructional strategy for a number of reasons. For example,Continue Reading
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