Episodes
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102 – Critical Digital Pedagogy: Thinking Critically About Grading, AI and How We Decide to Do What We Do, An Interview with Dr. Sean Michael Morriss
In this episode, Sharona and Bosley sit down for a conversation with Dr. Sean Michael Morris to talk about Critical Digital Pedagogy. What is it? How can we think critically about our grading practices? How do we think critically about AI and it’s impact on our grading choices? Links Please note – any books linked…
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101 – Visionary Leadership: Culture Change through Asking Questions – A 10-Year Journey to Building-Wide Grading Reform
In this episode, Sharona and Boz interview Doug Wilson, principal of Avondale High School in Michigan, about his advice on implementing building-wide grading reform. This discussion touches on ways of being a visionary leader, how to move towards culture change around grades, and advice to administrators (and teachers!) on how to question our practices with…
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100 – Getting the Band Back Together! The OGs discuss the last decade of Alt Grading and Where We See It Going Next!
We made it to episode 100! Join us as we welcome back to the pod, for the first time altogether, David Clark, Kate Owens, and Robert Talbert! With Sharona and Boz we made up the original organizing team for the 2020 Grading Conference. We talk about the journey getting to here, and where we see…
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99 – Challenging Grading as a System: Labor-Based Grading in Rhetoric and Composition, An Interview with Asao Inoue
In this episode, Sharona and Bosley sit down with Dr. Asao Inoue, the opening keynote speaker of the 2025 Grading Conference, to discuss his use of Labor-Based Grading in the teaching of writing. Exploring everything from negotiating a grading contract with students to intentionally discussing creating a culture of compassion in the classroom, this fascinating…
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98 – Sessions and Topics and Toolkits – oh my!!! Previewing the 2025 Grading Conference with the Conference Organizing Team.
In this episode, many of the organizers of this year’s conference join Sharona and Bosley to preview the upcoming conference and talk about some of the community aspects of The Grading Conference. We welcome Ashleigh Fox, Jenni Momsen, Emily Pitts Donahoe, and Melanie Lenahan. Links Please note – any books linked here are likely Amazon…
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98 – Sessions and Topics and Toolkits – oh my!!! Previewing the 2025 Grading Conference with the Conference Organizing Team.
In this episode, many of the organizers of this year’s conference join Sharona and Bosley to preview the upcoming conference and talk about some of the community aspects of The Grading Conference. We welcome Ashleigh Fox, Jenni Momsen, Emily Pitts Donahoe, and Melanie Lenahan. Links Please note – any books linked here are likely Amazon…
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97 – Distinguishing Different Letter Grades: The Three Hurdles Model
In this episode, Sharona and Bosley discuss different ways to look at the grade wrap up portion of the grading architecture as it relates to learning outcomes as well as assessments. They discuss the well known “more hurdles, higher hurdles” metaphor but expand it into three different types of hurdles instead of the two we…
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96 – Alt Grading and Administrators: Supporting Teachers and Getting Support from Admin
In this week’s episode, Sharona and Bosley dive into some of the details, nuances, similarities and differences regarding the role of administrators in the implementation of alternative grading practices. We talk about what administrators can do to support alternative grading efforts, how to talk to administrators, and the similarities and differences in the roles of…
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95 – Standards Based Reporting and Grading at the Elementary School Level
In this episode, Sharona and Bosley look at some of the challenges that elementary school face when considering standards based reporting and standards based grading. From issues with consistency between instructors to the differences between communicating with parents versus communicating with students. Join us in this discussion as we look at the importance of grading…
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94 – Replay: The Human Impact of our Assessments on Students, What story do your assessments tell about a student? An Interview with Sean Nank
Please enjoy this replay of episode 20 from November 2023. Coming to you from the California Mathematics Council – South annual conference, Sharona and Bosley sit down for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Sean Nank. Sean is an adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a full professor at the American College of Education,…