UDL Café: Let’s talk about alternative grading!
Join the Universal Design for Learning Community of Practice as we start the conversation on the UDL topic of Alternative Grading.
Bring a coffee and meet with us on Teams on 27th October 2022, 10-11am. All welcome, including those new to and familiar with UDL practices!
On the menu:
Choose one or more of the following examples to read, watch or listen to:
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Read: In the Halls of the King Under the Mountain (of Grading) by Dr Thomas J. Tobin (2019) (10 minute read)
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Read: Ungrading: an FAQ by Jesse Stommel (2020) (15 minute read)
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Listen or read transcript: Think UDL podcast: Engaging Alternative Grading with Joshua Eyler (1:13:50)
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Watch: Dr. Susan Blum on "Ungrading": How Rating Students Undermines Learning (43:24)
Conversation starters:
While you engage with these resources, consider these guiding questions:
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What benefits does alternative grading have on students and faculty?
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Choose one or more alternative grading strategies recommended that you find particularly interesting or relevant to you. How might you implement these in your own teaching?
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What obstacles are in the way for someone to try alternative grading in UL?
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Have you tried alternative grading or ungrading? What have you tried and how did it impact you and your students? What advice can you give to others?
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Do you have any additional resources you’d like to share on alternative grading?