Reading Time: 2 minutesGrade inflation is a well-known phenomenon. Check out some thoughts and data from Harvard in Grade Inflation: What Goes Up Must Come Down. We must ensure that students receive grades that discriminate, in the best sense of the word, the degree to which they have attained the course outcomes. In a general sense, the course learning outcomes measure the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that the student has attained by a certain point in the course or cumulatively at the end of a course. Using the Grading Procedure to ensure rigour and consistency Conestoga’s Grading Procedure is designed to...
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is important to provide students with clear directions on how to cite any permitted use of generative AI (genAI) in assessments. These directions can be part of the statements you provide to students on The Optional Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Assessments. Below are examples you can provide to your students on assessment descriptions. Adjust the language...
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis learning pathway video introduces new faculty to some important ideas and considerations for ensuring that their students understand the assignments in their course. Helpful Resources Related to Assessment Preparing for Assessment Pathway – Marking Assignments in eConestoga Grading Bias: Making Marking More Equitable for All Learners Creating a Rubric Interested in Learning More About Assessment? Teaching and Learning offers...
Reading Time: < 1 minuteView this video introduction to the learning path to better understand how to access and grade assessments in eConestoga. Additional Resources After you’ve viewed this video, you may also want to take a look at some of the Hub posts referenced. For additional support, access eConestoga’s regular weekday drop-in sessions. Below are the faculty learning hub posts referenced throughout this...
