
Addressing the Cons of Using Rubrics in Assessment
Proponents of rubrics champion them as a means of ensuring consistency in grading, not only between students within a class but also between instructors teaching

Proponents of rubrics champion them as a means of ensuring consistency in grading, not only between students within a class but also between instructors teaching

Exit tickets are simple diagnostic assessments given to students at the end of a class. The “ticket” in the name refers to the fact that

Physical training involves two fundamental phases: a stress phase, where muscles are exercised to fatigue, and a rest phase, where the body repairs the damage

Education once came through the total immersion technique. The apprentice worked with a master within the profession to learn the master’s craft, whether that profession

It’s always disheartening to peek at a student’s notes after class and discover how far they are from capturing what was covered. This is partly

Simple and inexpensive software has made it easy for students and teachers to create video and audio for learning content and projects. But this still

A common faculty complaint is that students do not read their feedback. This is usually chalked up to laziness or disinterest in learning. But neither

Computers have made it easier for instructors to use simulations in their teaching. These are usually self-paced and fully automated, allowing the instructor to step

Faculty lament that students often use Google searches rather than academic sources for research. But now there are AI tools that both restrict their searches

While many academics are still focused on keeping students away from artificial intelligence, others are preparing students to use AI in their current and future