What the Heck is Ungrading? Discussion by Miriam Graf Simpson https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading After watching the video and taking the quiz, please discuss how we measure learning focusing on: (1) What you think is and is not working with assessment in your class or for students you work with (2) parts of the video that resonated with you/your group en-us 2021-11-12 15:09:43 UTC 2026-01-23 03:23:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d0.png Traditional means of grading is not effective https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887219626 No motivating, does not assess learning well]]> 2021-11-12 17:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887219626 Need to create multiple ways of assessing, demonstrating knowledge https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887221719 Standardized tests can be problematic for English language learners; cause anxiety]]> 2021-11-12 18:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887221719 Could work in more self-reflection to review assessments they complete https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887223330 Provide more effective feedback, and make sure students know about the feedback from instructors; guiding students to use the feedback to grow]]> 2021-11-12 18:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887223330 Peer review and peer feedback https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887224958 Students might be more open to feedback from another students, rather than being worried about instructor feedback and resulting grade]]> 2021-11-12 18:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887224958 Explain to students about lower stakes opportunities to learn https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887231582 Let students know the kind of learning environment the instructor intends to develop; be more deliberate about the collaboration and culture of the course]]> 2021-11-12 18:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887231582 Multiple modalities are a good option https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887238897 Giving students many ways (choices) to communicate their learning allows them to connect new knowledge with what they bring into a classroom. For instance, an assignment could be a video, art, audio, or written work rather than a standard exam or research paper. (the second video on the link actually talks about this)]]> 2021-11-12 18:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887238897 Problem: This might be a lot more work for instructors https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887242790 Part of the reason we do tests and grading in the current system is because it is efficient. A scantron may not be the best measure, but it sure is fast. ]]> 2021-11-12 18:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/Ungrading/wish/1887242790