Title:  Ungrading to Support Learning

Time:  saturday,  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Abstract: Dr. von Renesse has been using alternative grading and open inquiry techniques for many years and believes that there are always ways to tweak the system to improve student success. In this active talk, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on grading and assessment - which connects to teaching and motivation and AI. Dr. von Renesse will also share what she is currently doing in her classes and why there is not just one right answer to the problem of education.

Bio: Dr. Christine von Renesse uses open inquiry and ungrading techniques in all her mathematics classes, believing that this is the most effective and enjoyable way of learning and teaching. She is part of the Discovering the Art of Mathematics project https://www.artofmathematics.org/ and includes connections to games, music, dance, and arts in her Mathematics for Liberals Arts classes at Westfield State University. Dr. von Renesse is the secondary education coordinator for mathematics and passionate about improving STEM education for all students. To this effort, she is part of the STEM-ACT project https://www.westfield.ma.edu/STEM-ACT. Dr. von Renesse is also on the leadership team of NE-COMMIT https://www.ne-commit.org/ and has been facilitating professional development workshops and coaching for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty for the past 15 years.