Ten for Teaching: Instituting flexible course policies that support all learners (ASYNCHRONOUS)

During the COVID-19 pandemic many educators loosened their course policies (e.g., around attendance and late work). Several years later, some of that flexibility has remained, with educators noting both positive and negative impacts on student learning. This dichotomy leads many of us to wonder what the right balance of flexibility is. In this workshop, we will begin by exploring the demographics of Boise State students and how those might impact the choices we make. In addition, you will have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts and assumptions about course policies, review different policy models, and consider what policies best support your students' learning.
By the end of the workshop, you should be able to:
-- Summarize key demographics about Boise State students
-- Articulate your own beliefs related to attendance, late work, grading, and other course policies
-- Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of various course policies
-- Identify policies you’d like to use to support your students’ learning, informed by your situational factors

Workshops in the Ten for Teaching series focus on essential classroom teaching skills. These workshops are aligned with the outcomes of the CTL’s Evidence-Based Teaching Certificate and support instructors in building the skills they need in order to earn the certificate.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This workshop will run for one week (Mon-Fri) and is designed for you to spend 20-40 minutes per day (slightly different each day) engaging with workshop content and activities. You will receive an invitation to the Canvas course a few days before the start of the workshop. All content will be available from the start so that you can work at your own pace.

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