Retrieval Effect and Testing for Learning

The retrieval effect is a powerful tool to enhance student learning. Why Not Testing? As a student I loved taking tests, largely because I was good at them. As a writing teacher, my attitudes about tests have been mostly negative. For one, grading handwritten essay exams sucks a whole lotta…

24 Stages of Grading

Grading Essays in 24 Easy Steps is a true crime story as old as teachers, writing, and procrastination. Collect digital copies of essays. Email all the students who submitted their essays incorrectly. Hope you’re a new person this semester who can start grading essays immediately upon submission, instead of procrastinating.…