Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

At the end of class, ask students to share their muddiest point or summarize the big ideas from that class period in a minute paper. Not all feedback to students has to be on graded assignments; you can also create opportunities for formative assessment, which is the assessment for learning not of learning. How might this work?

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Examples of Formative Assessments Examples of Summative Assessments Weekly quizzes Multiple-choice/short-answer exams In-class discussion Oral presentations Discussion board (Blackboard or Canvas) Essays One-minute papers Research paper Kahoot Team projects Poll Everywhere Portfolios Quizlet Lab report Muddiest point Group exams One-sentence summary (..)

Fairness 111

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Occasionally I make afterthoughts a warm-up exercise, asking everyone to write a one-minute paper about something from last week’s classes that they would like to return to, and to briefly explain why. Their papers give me insights into the ideas that had staying power and what might bear returning to as the course moves forward.

Ethics 98

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

Traffic light cards: A cross and modification between the minute paper and muddiest point. He is also a board member of the American Chemical Society-Nebraska section and the recipient of League Excellence Award for Innovation in the Community College. References He, Y. College Teaching, 67 (1), 70–72. link] He, Y.

Lecturing 98

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

Traffic light cards: A cross and modification between the minute paper and muddiest point. He is also a board member of the American Chemical Society-Nebraska section and the recipient of League Excellence Award for Innovation in the Community College. References He, Y. College Teaching, 67 (1), 70–72. link] He, Y.

Lecturing 98

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

muddiest point, exit/minute papers, or “How are you doing?” Consider preemptive intervention through regular outreach. One easy method is to incorporate regular low-stakes check-ins to take the pulse of your students (e.g., ” or “How can I help you?” questions).

Instructors 105

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Measuring Engagement and Refining Strategy One-minute papers serve as powerful self-assessment tools in my traditional classes. The resulting maps often reveal insights that surprise both me and my students, demonstrating how collaborative learning can deepen understanding regardless of the teaching modality.

Active Learning 85

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

At the end of class, ask students to share their muddiest point or summarize the big ideas from that class period in a minute paper. Not all feedback to students has to be on graded assignments; you can also create opportunities for formative assessment, which is the assessment for learning not of learning. How might this work?

Teaching 111

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Using a Minute Paper at the end of class can be helpful for refining your presentation techniques and activities as the course progresses. One big difference between a late-night talk show and your class is that you want your entire class—the in-person and remote students—to form a close-knit cohort.

Feedback 105

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Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Example: If a colleague dislikes introducing additional evaluation tools to their course, you may suggest they ask their students to complete a minute paper during a single class session.

Teaching 52

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Students could also be asked to write a one-minute paper or longer reflection paper about their key takeaways from the activity, such as experiencing and/or overcoming challenges in working with people in real life from different cultural backgrounds both inside and outside of the classroom.

Culture 108

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Students could also be asked to write a one-minute paper or longer reflection paper about their key takeaways from the activity, such as experiencing and/or overcoming challenges in working with people in real life from different cultural backgrounds both inside and outside of the classroom.

Culture 105

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Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These assessments can include quizzes, minute papers, surveys, and other methods to track student progress (Zakrajsek, 2016). Next, based on the desired goals and objectives, the instructor will determine assessments to ensure that students meet intended course outcomes (McTighe & Wiggins, 2012).

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