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How to Assess Learning in a Pandemic

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In the latest episode of EdSurge Live, we interviewed two professors who have long questioned traditional methods of grading about how to approach exams, essays and other assessments next semester: Susan D. Tony Crider, professor of astrophysics at Elon University, offers his students “ epic finales” instead of final exams.

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Learning Assistantships

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LAs also took on tasks such as leading short sections of class, helping with course content design, and grading/providing feedback. Becoming physics people: Development of integrated physics identity through the learning assistant experience. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 12 (1).

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How China’s Schools Are Getting Through COVID-19

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The education sector was squarely in the middle of China’s fight against COVID and the after effects continue to be felt: In early April, the government announced it would delay important exams, including the gaokao , the university entrance exam in China. Wuhan, the epicenter of the epidemic, was locked down on January 23.

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