The Future of Paper-Based Assessment: Why Paper Is Getting Smarter, Not Disappearing
August 25, 2026
For years, the future of assessment seemed obvious: everything would eventually move online. But in 2026, that prediction looks increasingly incomplete. Paper-based assessment remains an...
The Assessment Reset: 10 Tips to Think About Before the Fall Semester Starts
August 4, 2026
By August, most instructors are focused on updating lecture slides, finalizing syllabi, and preparing for a new semester. But one area that often gets less...
Can You Prove Student Learning Outcomes?
June 30, 2026
When accreditation reviews, program assessments, or curriculum discussions come around, most departments can provide grades. But can they provide evidence of learning? It’s an increasingly...
Higher Education Budget Cuts Are Here. How Can Institutions Do More With Less?
June 3, 2026
Higher education institutions are being asked to solve an increasingly difficult equation: maintain academic quality, support faculty and students, modernize operations, and adapt to new...
Everything That Breaks Down When Grading Teams Are Misaligned
May 6, 2026
In large courses, grading is rarely done by one person. It’s a distributed effort, across instructors, teaching assistants, and sometimes multiple sections, all working under...
The Instructor’s Guide to a Smoother Finals Season
April 1, 2026
Finals season is one of the most intense periods of the academic term. Instructors are balancing exam design, logistics, grading plans, and a growing volume...
