Putting Down the Pen: An Argument for Audio Commenting
We all know it: commenting on student writing is the most important—and most difficult and time-consuming—work that we writing instructors do. With increasing class sizes and course loads, managing the writing of comments in ways that work both for student and instructor borders on impossible.
We all know it: commenting on student writing is the most important—and most difficult and time-consuming—work that we writing instructors do. With increasing class sizes and course loads, managing the writing of comments in ways that work both for student and instructor borders on impossible.
So what if we just stopped writing on our students’ papers? What happens when we replace written feedback with spoken comments? In this webinar, I’ll explain how adopting audio commenting has transformed my work. I’ll share a variety of audio feedback strategies and make the case for putting down the pen for good.
Speaking About Pedagogy & Practice in English Featured Speakers Series
This webinar is part of a speaker series we will be hosting on Thursdays this spring, from 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Eastern time. All you need to join the webinar is Internet access. There are no fees associated with these weekly webinars. All sessions are live and include time for Q&A, so join us for inspirational insights and practical ideas that can help you discover new directions for your teaching.
Speakers
Sarah DeBacher, University of New Orleans
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