Faculty discuss strategies and tools for assessment and feedback that support student learning.
Feedback
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Balancing Positive and Negative Feedback
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
Diane Dechief, Office of Science Education
Prof. Tamara Western, Biology
Prof. Jasmin Chalal, Microbiology & ImmunologyIncrease student learning and streamline the feedback process in large classes using interactive coversheets.
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Focusing Feedback on Specific Question TypesProf. 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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Limiting Feedback to a Few Comments
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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Iterative Feedback
Prof. Armin Yazdani, Physiology
Integrate multiple rounds of feedback into course assignments to help develop students' writing skills.
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Audio Versus Written Feedback
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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Crafting Audio Feedback
Diane Dechief, Office of Science Education
Take into account these approaches when crafting audio feedback.
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Grading Feedback for TAs
Prof. Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry
Prof. Rosalie Bélanger-Rioux, Mathematics & StatisticsImprove grading consistency in large classes by providing feedback to TAs on the grading process.
Assessment
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Formative Assessment
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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Breaking Assessments into Multiple Components
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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Coaching and Assessment
Prof. Armin Yazdani, Physiology
Integrate coaching into student assessment and feedback to improve learning gains.
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Flexible Assessment Using a Points SystemProf. Rosalie Bélanger-Rioux, Mathematics & Statistics
Encourage students to attempt all course assignments by using a flexible points system for grading.
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Crowdsourcing Assessment Questions
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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Open-Ended Questions in Large Classes
Prof. Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry
Consider the (dis)advantages of open-ended questions to probe student understanding in large classes.
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3-2-1 Assignments for Peer Learning
Prof. Jasmin Chahal, Microbiology & Immunology
Engage students in a 3-2-1 peer learning assignment to tackle difficult course concepts.
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Peer Assessment to Promote Learning
Prof. Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry
Actively involve students in the learning process by using peer assessment on small-stakes assignments.
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Being Mindful of Assignment DeadlinesProf. Tony Mittermaier, Chemistry
Consider student workload and study breaks when assigning deadlines to reduce course-related student stress.
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Readapting to In-Person Assessment
Prof. Melissa Vollrath, Physiology
Prof. Vollrath discusses readapting to in-person assessment and its potential impact on student learning.
Feedback and Assessment Tools
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Crowdmark
Prof. Ken Ragan, Physics
Prof. Tamara Western, Biology
Prof. Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry
Prof. Melissa Vollrath, Physiology
Prof. John Stix, Earth and Planetary SciencesThinking of using Crowdmark to expedite grading? Take inspiration from the following discussions:
- Grading and Feedback Consistency
- Regrading Efficiency
- Grading in Large Courses
- Crowdmark Versus Assignments in myCourses -
Quizzes in MyCourses
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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Peer Assessment using Peergrade
Prof. Jasmin Chahal, Microbiology & Immunology
Use Peergrade to streamline peer assessment and feedback activities with students.
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Peer Feedback using myDALITE
Prof. Tamara Western, Biology
Integrate peer learning and feedback into large classes using myDALITE, an online, interactive problem-solving platform.