Ep. 087: Early Alert Grades
Mid-semester means midterm grade reporting-- a task that some instructors view with mixed emotions, at best. But timely feedback to students is critical for their learning. And the grade submission process can help academic support staff intercede when students show signs of struggling. Amy Roser of University College joins Jim to discuss how the reimagined "Early Alert" grades are designed to standardize the experience for instructors while optimizing feedback for students. They explore just why changes were made, what academic support staff do with the information, and how Illinois State is including more students in the process. Plus, they have advice for instructors who feel that they haven't given enough grades to warrant a report, yet.
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Show Notes
- Jim and former CTLT Director Claire Lamonica shared some additional strategies for providing student feedback in this classic episode from 2019.
- Learn more about interim grade submission on University College's website.
- This help desk article shows the steps for entering Early Alert and Progress Report grades both directly and through Canvas.
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