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Adventures in Ungrading

The Scholarly Teacher

document, outline) to keep track of their work in the class. Students may instantly utilize this information to improve and increase the quality of their assignments. Tip 2: Use a progress tracker. Provide students with a tool (e.g., Use sections that match the various categories for coursework that you may have.

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Transparent Lab Report Templates Affect Scientific Success

The Scholarly Teacher

Students were being assessed within the lab courses, and the department was utilizing these data to determine if courses were meeting objectives related to knowledge and safety within the lab. In order to rely on these data year after year, it was imperative that a standard version of both the report and the rubric be utilized.

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Have you seen these 10 Terrible Tenure Decision Making Patterns?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The violation should be addressed at the next level, not ‘corrected’ via a re-do at the level that created the biased process in the first place. · Documentation is essential. The criteria should be read aloud, prior to evaluating that dimension. External letters are free-form — varying in length, criteria, and stringency.

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Feedback Opportunity: Campus Expression Policy

The Student Affairs Blog

Comments are welcome about the following draft policies: Campus Expression and Space Utilization Policy Concealment of Identity Student Code of Conduct You can provide feedback by visiting the VCU Policies Website and clicking on Policies Open for Public Comment. Once you open a policy a link will be in the policy document.

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Harnessing the Power of Technology for Effective Charter School Operations

Parchment

One such method that has significantly transformed the education sector is the utilization of technology. With features like automated notifications, online document uploads, and deadline reminders, K-12 Enroll ensures that both staff and families stay organized and informed throughout the process.

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Working Smarter: Leveraging Digital Tools for Student Advising

The Scholarly Teacher

Consider if written documentation is needed for policy purposes or even simply as a point of reference for the student. Utilizing a learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) File Management and Document Sharing Taking the time to organize documents is key. Is spontaneity valuable in the interaction?

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Create a Trauma-Sensitive Learning Environment Using Container-Setting

The Scholarly Teacher

Container-setting is the act of defining a figurative or physical space by its boundaries, purpose, and utility. We can offer sensory accommodations to all students, or at minimum, to those who have documented sensory needs. Keywords: Trauma-Sensitive, Student Behavior, Learning Design What Is Container-Setting?