What is one take away you have from the conference? by Drew Lewis https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7 What is one thing you want to implement in your next class? en-us 2023-06-10 18:04:45 UTC 2023-06-11 19:54:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Careful planning... then be flexible anyway https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982456 2023-06-10 21:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982456 Portfolios https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982460 I'll be adding a portfolio to one of my courses.]]> 2023-06-10 21:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982460 Lucky https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982475 I'm super lucky to have the support of my college with new ideas. So many of y'all have to fight a battle that I don't.]]> 2023-06-10 21:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982475 multiple grading schemes! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982478 2023-06-10 21:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982478 i learned the terms "homebrew" (for multiple types of alt grading blended together!) and "objectivity theater" re: the myth that grading can be super accurate/objective. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982486 2023-06-10 21:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982486 nice acronyms https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982492 MATH = Mistakes Allow Thinking to Happen

FAIL=first attempt in learning

]]> 2023-06-10 21:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982492 Teacher-Centered teaching tristanjnwilliams https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982493 2023-06-10 21:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982493 I will consider having multiple grading schemes going forward. weshuu https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982495 2023-06-10 21:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982495 https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982496 Grading is a fluid process, what works one semester, or with one class, may not work with another one. It is okay to change your system

]]> 2023-06-10 21:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982496 Incremental changes https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982506 2023-06-10 21:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982506 Keep it simple! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982522 2023-06-10 21:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982522 Multiple grading schemes! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982540 2023-06-10 21:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982540 VITAL faculty https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982545 2023-06-10 21:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982545 Context https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982546 Do what works for your own context. There is no one-size-fits-all.

]]> 2023-06-10 21:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982546 Affinity group! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982553 There are a _lot more_ people like me than I realized!]]> 2023-06-10 21:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982553 One takeaway I had was the importance of reflecting on my dream classroom as I'm creating my class. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982557 2023-06-10 21:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982557 Limiting reattempts https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982573 It might be ok and helpful to put limits of 3 attempts for learning objectives!]]> 2023-06-10 21:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982573 Different ways to approach colleagues (faculty and staff) who may be resistant to or skeptical of alternative grading, (un)grading, etc. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982584 2023-06-10 21:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982584 The community that believes in and practices alternative grading is large and this is very reassuring. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982590 2023-06-10 21:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982590 Multiple options, don't have to be too structured https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982605 2023-06-10 21:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982605 Continual reflection https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982611 Grading is a process that requires constant reflection and opportunities for iteration. I appreciate all of the important self-reflection prompts I received during this conference.]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982611 There is a GREAT and accessible alt grading community https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982612 2023-06-10 21:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982612 take some data https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982615 I always worry about doing ed research in my very small classes but I can still do good qualitative research, especially when I loop in my Dept of Ed colleagues. ]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982615 Tokens! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982634 Gamify by earning extra "lives"/tokens]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982634 Flexibility & Structure https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982661 It's really important to have both flexibility and structure for assessments/assignments and revisions/retakes.]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982661 Different methods of communication are available https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982664 2023-06-10 21:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982664 It is okay to start small and there are some amazing resources that will help me get started. Thank you to those of you who are so kind to share your resources!! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982671 2023-06-10 21:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982671 Authenticity pughmelody https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982674 In the initial padlet, I mentioned that I came in an effort to overcome all of my grading anxiety. I'm persuaded that I need to find a way to make the work of responding to students an authentic extension of my values and personality. To that end, I have a lot of reflection to do in the follow-up to this conference! ]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982674 Context and values https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982677 Think about how I can adapt things to match my values and work in my classroom context. ]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982677 Students annotate instructions https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982678 Ask students to annotate or give feedback on exam or homework instructions to help identify ways the instructions are unclear/can be clearer]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982678 https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982685 I’m an instructional designer and don’t have my own classes anymore: the best thing I have to take to faculty is how many disciplines have implemented this successfully! ]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982685 Grades are not real. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982686 2023-06-10 21:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982686 Feedback before grades tristanjnwilliams https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982696 2023-06-10 21:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982696 the math faculty at my institution are convinced ungrading can't work in their discipline...this conference affirmed for me that it can! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982699 2023-06-10 21:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982699 multiple grading schemes https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982701 I'm really looking forward to implementing this in my classes. I'm going to a new institution next year where I probably have to go back to grading after a few years of ungrading. The idea of multiple grading schemes makes me feel a little better about this.

]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982701 Tech Tools https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982719 There are so many awesome tools people have created. I want to find ways to use things others have made so I don't have to reinvent all the wheels myself.]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982719 Homebrew variations are FINE https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982724 more opportunities for retakes]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982724 Hive Mind https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982730 This alternative grading community rocks! Especially when not everyone at my institution is so open to alt grading, it's inspiring to know many out there are!]]> 2023-06-10 21:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982730 Thinking about my values and how that is reflected in my grading system. Also terminology to use in my classes. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982771 2023-06-10 21:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982771 Make sure you get buy in to the grading system from the students at the start of the class. I now have lots of ideas for how to do that. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982852 2023-06-10 21:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982852 It's MORE than "OK" to establish a grading system based on MY values. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982858 I have had to defend my alternative grading choices...I feel so empowered now to champion it.]]> 2023-06-10 21:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982858 Great presentations, ideas, insights. https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982869

]]> 2023-06-10 21:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982869 Be intentional https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982883 With everything! With your time, with your reasoning for choosing your 'homebrew' of alt. grading, etc,]]> 2023-06-10 21:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982883 Motivation admcdiar https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982886 Thinking in a less binary way about intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation and considering multiple categories of extrinsic motivation that need not be thought of as "less than."

]]> 2023-06-10 21:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982886 Self-determination theory and thinking beyond intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982896 2023-06-10 21:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982896 Community https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982945 While it is harder to create community in a 2-day virtual conference, I think it is the Slack workspace and, in the case of the Bio folks, the ~monthly Zoom meetings we do that have helped me build community. Then coming to the conference is just like hanging out and hearing from my friends. But in general, doing this work in community has really helped me learn and grow (and feel like I belong)]]> 2023-06-10 21:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982945 That much of what I have been doing in my teaching aligns with Ungrading and I didn't even know it. :-) https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982969 2023-06-10 21:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619982969 Context https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983002 I just keep coming back to how important it is to pay attention to your individual context. What works for you and your students in this instance? It helps me keep thinking about flexibility.]]> 2023-06-10 21:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983002 https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983142 asking students to explain limitations of their knowledge/processes as part of deepening understanding! (thx Dr Wehrheim!)]]> 2023-06-10 21:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983142 i learned that i am not alone!! i have been kind of the sole "voice" for ungrading at my institution and in my PhD program and here was a massive community spouting off the same philosophies and research i've been swimming around in :) https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983237 2023-06-10 21:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983237 Compassion first https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983266 More then anything, I'm leaving with the impression that this community (and alt grading writ large) approaches teaching with a very high level of compassion towards students.]]> 2023-06-10 21:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983266 Limited exam reattempts admcdiar https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983297 2023-06-10 21:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983297 Equity https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983406 What appears equitable in one situation may not necessarily be so for another group of students. Also, there are multiple axes of equity to consider. It's daunting, BUT starting somewhere is better than not trying.]]> 2023-06-10 21:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983406 Not all students will strive for As even with alternative grading https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983416 2023-06-10 21:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983416 An additional comment... https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983575 I'm a Humanities major who practices SoTL in the everyday classroom and on projects requiring IRB Review. My friends in the Sciences have commented that they didn't realize that Writing could be "Scientific."  I discovered today that there are a lot of you in the sciences who are creative humanists! ]]> 2023-06-10 21:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619983575 More focus on meta-cognition https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619984217 I want to encourage life long learning!]]> 2023-06-10 21:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619984217 One good thing to come out of the pandemic? https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619984671 Thinking about how many times someone said that the pandemic was an opportunity, or the pandemic led to an ungrading/alternative experiment.]]> 2023-06-10 21:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619984671 Monumental Undertaking https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619984992 So many things to digest from the 2 days and will use the next 2 months to digest. If I can take one piece from this weekend and implement for the Fall in a class of 250, will be a win. Each subsequent term add in another component and modify as needed. If we all made a change in our own classes, that's all it takes to make a change in the bigger neighborhood. Talking to the LMS programs may be an approach as well to implement alternative options. It is clear we need a change in approach and welcome the continued dialogue.]]> 2023-06-10 21:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619984992 Metacognition https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619985252 Have students reflect on their learning multiple times throughout the semester]]> 2023-06-10 21:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619985252 There is no best system! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619987139 Your grading scheme has to be authentic to who you are as an educator and your values. Otherwise, you won't enjoy it and it'll feel disingenuous.]]> 2023-06-10 21:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619987139 cocaine rats https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619990522 2023-06-10 21:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619990522 Community as support https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619990588 I feel so energized getting to hear such a large group of people considering the same challenges and opportunities as I am. I look forward to connecting with you all in community around this work.]]> 2023-06-10 21:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619990588 Link my values as an instructor to my methods of evaluation/assessment https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619990654 2023-06-10 21:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619990654 One of the best conferences I have attended in a long time. I particularly enjoyed thinking through the connection of alt grading and UDL. I will use what I have learned and the resources provided in my work with Graduate Student Instructors at Berkeley. Thank you! https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619990907 2023-06-10 21:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619990907 "Grades are based in relationships" https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619993696 (I mean, yes, I know that, but never articulated it quite like that.)]]> 2023-06-10 22:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619993696 https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619993776 There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing and implementing a grading system, but approaching it with compassion and giving grace to both ourselves and our students is a good starting point.]]> 2023-06-10 22:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619993776 there's a union even for us https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619999731 Any education worker can join the Education and Research Workers Industrial Union. Who knew!]]> 2023-06-10 22:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/drewlewis3/wotvsc25kelyc2z7/wish/2619999731