For Staff
Reflection Questions
please consider these throughout the length of the study
- How often do you enter a grade in the gradebook before sharing it face-to-face with students?
- What are ways we can and do help students to utilize gradebook access in healthy, meaningful ways?
- How does gradebook access during the school day impact your classroom? discussions with students? with parents
- What are the benefits of student and parent gradebook access during the school day? What are the drawbacks?
- What is it like for you when a student(s) get a grade notification or view the gradebook during class?
Gradebook Challenge
During this four week study, we encourage you to take part in the following gradebook challenge.
Challenge One: Have a discussion with your class about their overall experience with the gradebook during the school day: student-to-self (personal), student-to-student (peer to peer), student-to-parent, and general observations.
Challenge Two: Attempt to enter grades in the gradebook only after students have seen it or reviewed it during class IF AND WHEN logistically feasible.
Challenge Three: During the first week of the study, consider a class-wide digital detoxification or help students understand the importance of meaningful screen time by sharing explicitly why technology is being used during class.
Challenge Four: Engage in mindfulness experiences with your class. Share strategies for mindfulness that help students manage distraction and stress that you use successfully in your own life.
Challenge Five: Check in with your students on any noticeable differences in focus, stress, and relationship during this study in relation to the gradebook.
Challenge Six: At the end of the study, determine a classroom philosophy and support structure for how the gradebook is used in a meaningful, healthy way during your class.