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Grand Valley State University

RE-SCHEDULED
Please re-register at https://www.gvsu.edu/sprout/

Friday, February 27, 2015
1 - 4pm
Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons
 Multipurpose Room - 030LIB

 

This Academy is specifically for Affiliate, Visiting, and Part-time Faculty at GVSU. Attendees are encouraged to bring materials from one of their courses for the TableTalk portion of this workshop.

12:45-1p.m.  Registration
1-1:15p.m.  Welcome and Overview
1:15-2:20p.m.  3 in 60 Mini-Sessions
Faculty will select 3 of 4 concurrent, back to back, 20 minute sessions in 60 minutes on the following topics:

  • Making Exams About More Than Grades - Christine Rener
  • Student Self - Assessments and Peer Review - Glenna Decker
  • Grading with Rubrics in Blackboard -  Kim Kenward and Matt Roberts
  • Designing Assessment Activities for Deep Learning - Dana Munk

2:20-2:30p.m.  Organization of small group discussions
2:30-3:30p.m.   TableTalks
Specific topics will be selected by attendees and assigned to a designated area in the room. Faculty will then form small groups and engage in an exciting exchange of assessment and grading ideas that spark innovation and lead toward emerging practices.
3:30-4p.m.  Lightning Fast Learning Tips
Wrap-up and Evaluation

Lunch will not be served, but snacks and beverages will be available throughout the afternoon.

For more information contact the Pew FTLC at ftlc@gvsu.edu or call 331-3498.
Please register online by February 25 at www.gvsu/sprout/ under Teaching and Learning.