As we move into the midpoint of the semester, we are beginning to reflect on what has worked and what has not worked in measuring and fostering student learning through our various class assignments. As we move our reflections into making changes in our teaching, either this semester or next, let’s work in community to crowdsource ideas, and, most of all, support one another.

For this session, please bring an example of an in-class or out of assignment or idea around measuring or foster learning: something that can be quickly shared (under 3 minutes) and has made a difference in student learning, made your grading easier, or made assessing student learning more enjoyable for you and students. This might include simple-to-implement in-class assignment techniques; assignment language that helps build confidence in completing an assignment and encourages student engagement; feedback statements you have found useful to share with students post-assignment to support motivation and help seeking; sample rubrics or sources that have made rubric writing easier; quick technology tools that have made it grading easier; or other ideas you have tried that had a positive impact on you and your students—or even ones you want to try or techniques you are seeking to improve.

We want this to be a fun, and non-intimidating, opportunity to connect; so, no pressure—we’re not asking for “excellent,” “best,” or super broad or revolutionary teaching strategies, and no one’s going to offer critiques. The aim is that in offering up one small teaching idea, you’ll leave with plenty more from our shared community.

Dates, Times & Locations

• Tuesday, 11/12 (2:15 - 3:15 PM)
  • Online (The Zoom link will be provided either with the email registration confirmation or by email the day before the event.)
• Friday, 11/15 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • Rose Library 3311

Facilitators

• Lori Gano-Overway, CHBS & CFI
• Daisy Breneman, CAL & CFI

Genre: Roundtable

• Sharing simple, practical, and easy-to-implement ideas to enhance measuring and fostering student learning through assessment practices
• Make progress toward building community around teaching to offer support and care for each other

Our programs are intended for JMU faculty or staff only! If you are a student or administrator and would like to attend, please email cfi@jmu.edu with your request. Refer to the CFI Programs & Events webpage for detailed information and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal!

LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (DUO required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.

• Complete your profile information:
  • Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
  • Add comments about your dietary & accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
• Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).

Register by Thursday, 11/7, at 11:59 PM.

If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.

CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.

We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.