Name: Alternative Grading Bootcamp
Start: 2024-07-25T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-25T15:00:00-05:00
Location: January Hall Rm 110

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Event Description

Have you always wanted to try alternative grading in one of your courses, but just needed the time to sit down and figure everything out? Are you looking to discuss alternative grading ideas with colleagues in a supportive environment? Then join us at the Alternative Grading Bootcamp!

WHAT: The bootcamp is an idea that emerged from the participants in the Spring 2024 faculty reading community, which read Grading for Growth, a book on implementing various forms of alternative grading in college courses. The format of the bootcamp is simply two days where instructors meet in person in January Hall 110 on the Danforth Campus to actively work on the nuts and bolts of alternative grading for their classes. Instead of working alone at home or in the office, the bootcamp offers a chance to work alongside others who are also trying to figure out alternative grading and who can be consulted with as needed. The two days are about a week apart so that members of this community also have time between sessions to reflect and work on their own before coming back for a second round of discussions with colleagues. The bootcamp is NOT a workshop; it’s a chance to dedicate time to actually figuring out syllabi, assignments, and whatever else you need to do to get alternative grading off the ground in your course. Bring your laptop and whatever course planning materials you need. Lunch will be provided.
WHEN: Thursday, July 25^th and Friday August 2^nd. The bootcamp is planned for 10a – 3p each day, but we may adjust the times slightly if there are strong opinions for other start/end times. We understand that you may have other commitments, so participants can always come and go as needed during the day. And while we hope that you can join us for both days of the bootcamp, if you can only participate one of the days, that’s ok too.
WHO: The bootcamp is aimed at instructors who have some prior knowledge and/or experience with alternative grading, broadly defined. The main target audience is the participants from the recent faculty reading community on alternative grading, but we welcome other members of the WashU community with alternative grading experience or a demonstrated interest in implementing alternative grading in a Fall 2024 course. Space in the bootcamp is limited to ensure a productive environment for working on courses.

Advanced registration is required.

If you have any questions, please contact Rick Moore: rick.moore@wustl.edu.

Registration

Alternative Grading Bootcamp 2024

Name*
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WUSTL Email Address*
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If "other," please describe:
What is your primary role at WashU?*
Registration is open to instructors of record at WashU.
If you chose "Other," please describe:
Did you participate in the Spring 2024 Faculty Reading Community on "Grading for Growth?"*
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Because you did not participate in the reading community, please briefly describe your experience with alternative grading.
We encourage participants to attend both days of the bootcamp, but we understand that this may not be possible for everyone. Which days do you plan to attend?*
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- Thursday, July 25th
- Friday, August 2nd
The CTL will serve lunch on both days. If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know.
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