Faculty Development, Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Why Student Feedback Might Not Be Sticking—And How to Fix It
Two professors prove that personalized feedback leads to better engagement, connection and persistence in higher ed
Faculty Development, Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Two professors prove that personalized feedback leads to better engagement, connection and persistence in higher ed
Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Specifications grading is proven to increase transparency and autonomy among test takers. This professor shares how.
Faculty Development, New to Teaching, Student Assessment
Informal assessments are an easy way to stay connected with your students and understand their progress in your course
Online Teaching and Learning, Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Collaboration and communication are essential for ensuring students and educators stay engaged and connected online
Faculty Development, Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Use diagnostic assessment examples like skill-testing questions, reflection & critical analysis to help students effectively meet course…
Innovation in Teaching, Student Assessment
Strategies, best practices and practical examples to make your grading process more efficient, effective and meaningful
Faculty Development, Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Helping students derive value from their higher ed experience has never been more important. Here’s how to go about it.
Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Standardize student grades by grading on a curve. Here's what you need to know about curving grades, calculating curved grades and helpful…
Online Teaching and Learning, Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Remote teaching continues to give faculty an opportunity to rethink student engagement and accommodation. Here are the top hybrid teaching…
Innovation in Teaching, Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Metacognition—or thinking about thinking—makes for more engaged and insightful learning in the college classroom
Blooms Taxonomy, Student Assessment
This comprehensive list of pre-created Bloom’s taxonomy question stems ensure students are critically engaging with course material
Active Learning, Student Assessment, Student Engagement
Generation Z aren’t the type to read for fun—here’s how to address that in your real-time and self-paced college classes
Ensure success in online and blended environments by creating assessments that test students on more than just rote memorization
Some instructors are turning away from grading in favor of a more holistic approach to student assessments
Open book, remote proctored, asynchronous assignment—selecting the appropriate final assessment type will depend on the needs of your…
With a little creativity and understanding, end-of-semester assessments don't have to suffer
Well-designed assessments encourage students to prioritize intellectual growth, while equipping them with marketable skills
Incorporating online prereading into your course results in improved final grades, Professor Steven Forsey of the University of Waterloo…
Top Hat offers tools for easily employing both formative and summative assessments
From oral exams in medieval Europe, to artificial intelligence in modern grading, we track the history of higher ed assessments