Assess group work effectively by providing clear grading expectations, using both individual and group evaluations, and building accountability and reflection through self and peer review.
Assessment and Feedback
Support student success by creating assignments that match their learning level, offer the right mix of challenge and skill-building, and scaffold their critical thinking and disciplinary expertise.
Design effective online assignments by aligning them with course outcomes, leveraging digital tools, and promoting student engagement through clear expectations and meaningful feedback.
Grade efficiently and fairly with strategies that balance timeliness and consistency, and reduce grading bias.
Tips for designing effective exams, including an overview of common question types, their strengths and limitations, and how to align assessments with learning outcomes.
Explore assignment sequences that progressively develop students’ skills and understanding, creating a more cohesive course experience.
A practical guide to designing clear, purposeful, and student-centered assignments that align with your course goals.
Ensure a smooth transition to online exams by aligning exam formats with learning outcomes, leveraging appropriate technologies and preparing students through clear communication and practice opportunities.
Enhance collaboration and critical engagement by using online tools that support co-creation and annotation, which enables students to interact with content, share insights, and build knowledge collectively in real time.
Deepen conceptual understanding and promote active learning by using peer instruction to engage students in discussion, reveal misconceptions, and reinforce key ideas through immediate feedback.