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Getting out of Grading Jail*

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Jo VanEvery 1 Comment

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Getting out of grading jail *the term “grading jail” is borrowed from a popular Twitter hashtag #gradingjail At this time of year, it is tempting to drop everything else and just grade all the time. After all, you have lots of grading. You might as well get through it […]

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You can ignore the grading.

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jo VanEvery Leave a Comment

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · You can ignore the grading This post refers to the break between the first and second semesters of an academic year, which in the Northern Hemisphere tends to incorporate the Christmas holidays. Often the exams and assignments that come in at the end of the semester need to be […]

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Diagnosing student feedback

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jo VanEvery 1 Comment

Students think the textbook is boring. They come to class unprepared. They haven’t done the reading and/or they don’t have anything meaningful to add to discussion. Then they complain about their grades. It’s easy to complain about the state of young people today and how they seem to think that what you assume are basic […]

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You can ignore the grading, reprise

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Jo VanEvery 1 Comment

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · You can ignore the grading, reprise This post refers to the break between the first and second semesters of an academic year, which in the Northern Hemisphere tends to incorporate the Christmas holidays. Often the exams and assignments that come in at the end of the semester need to […]

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Why should students attend your class?

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Jo VanEvery Leave a Comment

Your goal is for students to learn things. Is giving marks for attendance really going to help you achieve that goal? Or is your course designed so the benefit of attending and participating is clear?

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