The Pointless Classroom with Gary Chu | Season 2 Episode 6
In this episode, Gary will discuss how he engages his students in deeper learning, promotes relationships, and provides students feedback that helps students gain a better understanding of the ways mathematics can be used beyond the four walls of the school.
A STEM Ungrading Case Study with Clarissa Sorensen-Unruh | Season 2 Episode 5
In this episode, Clarissa will discuss her first experience with ungrading and pushing her students’ metacognition not only made an impact on her students but also herself as a teacher.
Critique-Driven Learning and Assessment with Dr. Christopher Riesbeck | Season 2 Episode 4
In this episode, Dr. Riesbeck will discuss how grades seemed to get in the way of what he was trying to do with his programming students and why ongoing critiques help move his students in a direction towards mastering the concepts needed to be a skilled programmer.
Contract Grading and Peer Review with Dr. Christina Katopodis and Dr. Cathy Davidson | Season 2 Episode 3
In this episode, Dr. Christina Katapodis and Dr. Cathy Davison will discuss contract grading and how peer editing both honors and challenges students in their learning.
Let’s Talk About Grading with Dr. Laura Gibbs | Season 2 Episode 2
In this episode, Dr. Gibbs will discuss how ungrading is a natural fit for teaching online and how she challenges her students to create and think critically in a virtual environment.
Introducing Ungrading with Dr. Susan Blum | Season 2 Episode 1
Dr. Susan Blum is a professor of anthropology a the University of Notre Dame and the editor of the book Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead).
In this episode, Susan discusses what led her to compile the book, what the book represents, and how it has been received.
This the first episode of a six-part series where you will hear from the chapter authors who will help us dive deeper into their ideas around assessment.