• • The mode of instruction will impact the way that students engage with the course. While incentivizing participation with points might be tempting, you are correct in your observation that it may not translate to better learning outcomes. Think about why you use discussion as a learning strategy, and what aspects of the in-class discussion you find to be effective. In the online class, rather than offer points for completion, consider using a small rubric to evaluate quality of responses. 

  • Consider where there is opportunity for flexible assessments into the course, where students can select how they are assessed from a few options you provide. This gives students an additional stake in the assignment and is an opportunity to work with their learning preference/personal needs without sacrificing rigor via additional free points. Go through your existing assignments with a +1 mindset: “what is one additional way a student could show me they [insert existing assignment learning objective]?”

Recommended OneHE Courses and Resources:

• Humanising Online Learning

• Working with Flexible Assessment

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