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I think Father Chaminade would do a spit-take if he ever heard a sentence like this blog post’s title. But I do feel like this concern over grading is often - and perhaps increasingly - students’ sentiment about education. Part of our job at this Marianist institution is to inspire students to look beyond the grade, to “help students see their capabilities and competencies as a means of service to others." But it often feels like we’re fighting a losing battle as students are seemingly less engaged, less curious, less caring - less alive. For some academics, the solution to this conundrum is ungrading. Ungrading is radical, challenging, scary - and it just might work.
Everyone’s heard the phrase, “C’s get degrees,” in their careers, and - let’s be honest - have maybe even thought it to themselves during a particularly difficult stretch in their time as students. Given this uncomfortable truth, it’s worth asking ourselves the question, “do traditional points-based grading system is actually working to develop skilled professionals, life-long learners and well-rounded citizens?” According to Linda Nilson, that answer is a resounding "No."
Document accessibility can often feel like a mystery, but it does not have to be. Individuals with disabilities should have the same access to information that those without disabilities have. For this reason, it is important to ensure that your documents adhere to standards for accessibility. Not only that, there are benefits to creating an accessible document for all users. In this blog, we will be discussing the essential considerations in document accessibility.
If you’ve taught at all in the last 30 years, you’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, "I can’t learn like that," or "I learn best through videos." What if I told you that learning styles are the teaching equivalent of urban legends? Read on to learn about the history of learning styles and how to ensure your teaching style and resources meets your learners' needs.