Anonymous Grading in Brightspace: To avoid unconscious bias in the grading and feedback process, instructors can configure assignments to use anonymous grading. When the feature is turned on, instructors see an anonymised learner name on the assignment. Learners can be assured that their submissions are assessed fairly. Anonymous grading in Brightspace is initiated when creating […]
Universal Design for Learning in The Future VLE
Universal Design for Learning in The Future VLE Here are my slides from my recent short presentation as part of UCD EdTecX 2018. The EdTECx talks are jointly hosted by UCD IT Services and UCD Teaching & Learning in conjunction with the UCD network of Educational Technologists. Universal Design for Learning provides a framework which […]
Are your students doing the reading?
Are your students doing the reading? How to validate that students complete their reading assignments before class? We are constantly told that students are bored looking at Powerpoint and want more engaging forms or classroom activity. In-class discussion is a terrific way to promote deeper learning and student synthesis of key concepts. While the flipped […]
