I think author of this @insidehighered.com essay means to be helpful, and I like the shift from participation to engagement (plus he cites @cjdenial.bsky.social so that's always good!), but I think it still misses the mark significantly. 1/x https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/career-advice/teaching/2025/01/22/making-class-participation-grades-meaningful-opinion

We asked professors, students, and high-school counselors.

“I've been noticing some storm clouds on the horizon for ungrading related to equity. We need to think about the students who need more structure in order to succeed. I think the research on structured active learning would really benefit those of us who use this model. 1/x”

In just a moment, faculty will begin (or continue) to think about designing their spring courses. This semester may be even harder for everyone than last semester b/c pandemic stress & trauma is cumulative. Here, then, is a 🧵on empathetic, inclusive course design. 1/x