End-of-term grading suggestions
As we approach the end of the term and finals, Learning Innovation has some suggestions for best practices in assessment and grading (and see this post about Wrapping up the …
How to Prepare Course Grades in Sakai
If you used the Sakai Gradebook this semester, follow these tips to make sure the grades are accurate. If you have any questions about these methods, stop by Learning Innovation …
Wrapping Up the Fall Semester
Preparing now to wrap up your courses successfully will streamline the process for both you and your students. While the Duke community has gained more experience with flexible teaching models …
Wrapping Up the Spring Semester Successfully
While final examinations do not begin until April 27, preparing now to wrap up your courses will streamline the process for both you and your students. While it has been …
Inorganic Chemistry Reimagined and Pre-adapted for Online Learning
Professor Michael Therien and graduate student Erin Viere received a Learning Innovation Jump Start grant in 2019 to redesign Chemistry 410: Inorganic Chemistry to incorporate active learning by creating hands-on modules and …
Fun with Formative Assessment Technology
Want to find out what during class what your students know and can do instead of waiting until the next exam? Perhaps find out what they know to build your …
Three Midterm Assessments to Improve Your Course Right Now
This post looks at three ways for instructors and students to reflect on your current course, with change in mind.
Frequent Quizzing: Dr. Ming Li’s Pedagogy
Dr. Ming Li employed “frequent quizzing” as one of his pedagogies when he taught Fall 2018 STATS 102 Introduction to Data Science. Frequent quizzing is an effective way achieve “learning by doing” and knowledge automatization.
Save Time Grading with Gradescope
Learn how to save time grading with Gradescope, a free tool for Duke faculty, instructors and graduate student teaching assistants, at workshops on August 16 or August 21. Gradescope makes it …
How to Prepare Course Grades in Sakai
1. Check that all desired Gradebook items have been included in the course grades. There are times when a Gradebook item is not included in the course grades. For example, …