Jan 2, 2026
At the end of the semester, my post-grading relief is often accompanied by a sense of unease. I wonder, do my grades reflect how my students have progressed? Are my grades fair? Am I accurately assessing key outcomes? What can I change to feel more confident about my...
Nov 19, 2025
How does alternative grading work in a STEM class? In a writing class? How does AI work anywhere when students use AI? Answers to these and many other questions are discussed in the engaging and wide-ranging blog Grading for Growth. If that title sounds familiar, it’s...
Nov 10, 2025
What if there was a way to engage students AND make grading more worthwhile? Robert Talbert and David Clark propose a way to do just that in their how-to book on alternative grading. CIE is distributing the books in advance of Talbert’s presentation at our January...
Oct 26, 2025
Swag, donuts, corn hole, and too many sessions to choose from — another October Conference is in the rearview mirror. If you didn’t catch a Swoop or snag an extra donut, you’ll have to wait until next October. If you missed a session, however, we can help...
Oct 10, 2025
October Conference happens tomorrow! Choose your sessions in the linked program and set your alarm clocks now! Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the day. Swag flies early! Stuffed Swoops and other NMC merch will soar off the stage and into the happy...
