Offer a grading philosophy before class starts • Have each student explicitly set a goal for themselves in that grading scheme, and set aside time for that in class • Binary grading (here’s the rubric for full credit, vs. zero credit) paired with making revision always an option, thereby building in and normalizing the learning process and so-called “failure” • Using language that is growth-mindset based, rather than punitive, such as “almost there” or “not quite yet” and “success” or “bravo” • Create a graphic of assignments and percentage (like Kim’s) • Scaffolding assignments, parts that build up toward a larger project • Getting to know you on Canvas prior to class time • Figuring out how to make Canvas work for this • A philosophy of more carrot than stick: e.g. having a separate grade/points for all on-time work, as well as booster points for 100% attendance • Continue with my practice of SPECs grading-- having a lot of ways to demonstrate engagement and understanding that they can choose among, and grade out of a total of points that is about 20-30% less than the total points possible (akin to a curve downward so all students are "off the hook" for a portion of the assignments of their choice)