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SUMMARY:Deadline: Faculty Learning Community: Alternative Grading
DESCRIPTION:Register here by Friday\, January 23 | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nFLC #1 Wednesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm on Jan 28\, Feb 11\, Feb. 25\, March 18\, April 8\, April 22\, May 6\nFLC #2 Thursdays @ 2:00-3:15pm on Jan 29\, Feb 12\, Feb. 26\, March 19\, April 9\, April 23\, May 7 \nInterested in exploring alternative grading in a supportive and collaborative space? Join one of the Alternative Grading Learning Communities! Over the semester we will engage in a learning community\, participate in a design workshop\, and then share & get feedback on our re-designed grading systems at a charrette. Participants could be eligible for up to $100 in gift cards! \nLearning Community Meetings: We will meet via Zoom to discuss Grading for Growth (David Clark and Robert Talbert). You can choose to register for either learning community.\nFLC #1 Wednesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm on Jan 28\, Feb 11\, Feb. 25\, March 18\, April 8\, April 22\, May 6\nFLC #2 Thursdays @ 2:00-3:15pm on Jan 29\, Feb 12\, Feb. 26\, March 19\, April 9\, April 23\, May 7\n*If these dates do not work for you\, join the NVCC-hosted FLC on alternate Tuesdays\, 4-5pm\, starting Feb 3 \nDesign Workshop: We will work through Chapter 11 of the Grading for Growth book – this is an opportunity to put into practice what we have read and talked about\, by re-designing a course grading scheme. Participants from all FLCs will gather via Zoom on Wednesday\, May 20\, 10am-2pm. \nNOVA-GMU Charrette: A charrette is an opportunity to collaboratively design and get feedback from peers – bring in-progress grading scheme drafts to share in this full-day workshop on Friday\, June 5 (in-person at the NOVA Annandale Campus). \nResearch Participation: You are invited to participate in a research study exploring your experience in these learning communities. Participants who complete a brief post-meeting reflection (5-7 minutes) after each meeting will receive a $50 gift card\, and participants who attend the design workshop and charrette are eligible for another $50 gift card. \nQuestions? Email Breana Bayraktar (bbayrakt@gmu.edu). \nFLC open to GMU and non-GMU faculty/instructors \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/deadline-faculty-learning-community-alternative-grading/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Faculty Learning Community #2: Alternative Grading
DESCRIPTION:Register here. | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nA Learning Community (LC) is a collaborative space where instructors\, staff\, and graduate students can come together to explore specific themes or issues related to teaching and learning. Regular meetings provide opportunities for reflective practice\, where participants share and provide peer feedback. In these Alternative Grading Learning Communities\, we will explore how different grading approaches can transform the way we evaluate and respond to student work. Participants who complete all of the pre- and post-meeting reflections/surveys will receive a $50 gift card. \n\nLEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Tuesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm on Sept. 9\, Sept 30\, Oct 21\, Nov 18\, Dec 9\nLEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Wednesdays @ 1:00-2:15pm on Sept 10\, Oct 1\, Oct 22\, Nov 12\, and Dec 3\n\n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/faculty-learning-community-2-alternative-grading/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Faculty Learning Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Faculty Learning Community #1: Alternative Grading
DESCRIPTION:Register here. | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nA Learning Community (LC) is a collaborative space where instructors\, staff\, and graduate students can come together to explore specific themes or issues related to teaching and learning. Regular meetings provide opportunities for reflective practice\, where participants share and provide peer feedback. In these Alternative Grading Learning Communities\, we will explore how different grading approaches can transform the way we evaluate and respond to student work. Participants who complete all of the pre- and post-meeting reflections/surveys will receive a $50 gift card. \n\nLEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Tuesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm on Sept. 9\, Sept 30\, Oct 21\, Nov 18\, Dec 9\nLEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Wednesdays @ 1:00-2:15pm on Sept 10\, Oct 1\, Oct 22\, Nov 12\, and Dec 3\n\n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/faculty-learning-community-1-alternative-grading/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Faculty Learning Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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