I was prepared. I was ready for almost any student argument. I had thoroughly thought through how I would "sell" ungrading to my Organic Chemistry II students. And then the first day happened. It was yet another reminder that we're never truly ready for new pedagogical implementations, no matter how ready we think we are. … Continue reading Ungrading: The First Day (Part 2)
Month: February 2019
Reflecting on #BCCE2018: Our RSC/BCC Joint Symposium “Communicating Chemistry via Social Media”
I find myself reminiscing on what an awesome experience #BCCE2018 was, even though I could not attend the conference due to health issues. My reflection on my BCCE 2018 experience begins with a dream that was fulfilled during the conference. I co-organized (with the incredible Glenn Hurst) a symposium jointly hosted by the Higher Education … Continue reading Reflecting on #BCCE2018: Our RSC/BCC Joint Symposium “Communicating Chemistry via Social Media”
Ungrading: A Series (Part 1)
It began with a blog post and a fundamental dismantling of my assumptions, courtesy of Jesse Stommel: Just published a new piece about ungrading and other alternative approaches to assessment. I continue to be disturbed by how many otherwise productive pedagogical conversations get sidetracked by the too easily internalized ubiquity of grades. pic.twitter.com/IJHqtvjc5Z — Jesse … Continue reading Ungrading: A Series (Part 1)