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 …
Five Ways to Become a Sakai Pro
Do you wonder if you are using Sakai to its full potential? This post explains five functions that can help you make the most of it.
Try Out New Teaching Tools at Duke: Sign Up for Spring 2020 Pilots
During the Spring 2020 semester, Learning Innovation is piloting several teaching tools for Duke faculty. Contact us to learn more or to sign up! ThingLink: Augmented Images and Videos ThingLink …
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, …
Try Out New Teaching Tools at Duke: Sign Up for Spring 2019 Pilots
During the Spring 2019 semester, Learning Innovation is piloting several teaching tools for Duke faculty. Contact us to learn more or to sign up! Nudge: Boosting student content retention When …
Demo: Streamline Grading with Gradescope
Learn how to streamline grading with Gradescope, a free tool for Duke faculty and instructors, at demonstrations on November 8 and December 10! Gradescope makes it easy for instructors to grade tests …
Rethinking Student Feedback
Depending on the subject matter and requirements for a course, students may not realize what they can’t do or don’t understand until it is too late — the final paper is handed in or the final exam is over. This post will help you rethink when and how students get feedback about their progress in the course to increase learning and mastery of the material. You may not be able to ditch the grade book in your next course, but the use of continuous feedback will help students understand why they received the grades they see there.
Using Online Discussions to Encourage Critical Thinking
How can online discussions be used as a springboard for high level conversations among students in your class? One key is providing good prompts for discussion. Drs. Christine Harrington and …