Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Why should I do this? Authentic assessments replicate real-world situations and tasks. Authenticity is not a dichotomy (authentic or not authentic) but rather lies along a continuum. Authentic assessments can be motivating for students, and students are likely to...
Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
[Under Construction] Why should I do this? Communicating clear, explicit, and flexible policies to students early on can help How can I do this? Allow students to drop their lowest homework, quiz, or exam grade. Allow students to replace their lowest exam grade...
Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Why should I do this? Proctoring software should be used as a last resort, not only because students who intend to cheat still find workarounds even when being proctored, but also because it can add stress to students who do not intend to cheat and communicate a lack...
Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Why should I do this? There are tools in Canvas that you can use to make it more difficult for students to cheat on quizzes, exams, and assignments. When using these tools, it is important to be aware that many will also add stress and pressure to students who have...
Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Why should I do this? Making small changes to your quiz or exam questions can make it more difficult for students to compare answers or to use other resources (e.g., the internet, old exams, etc.) to find the answer. How can I do this? If using problems from a...
