72. Why Grading is Burning You Out (And How to Get it Under Control)

Do you feel buried under a mountain of ungraded assignments? Is grading stressing you out because it feels like it consumes every minute you aren't teaching? Giving grades and assessing student progress is a large part of classroom life, but it doesn't have to leave you overwhelmed. Let's shrink that giant bag of assignments you're carrying in your back seat. In this episode, you'll learn why grading is leaving you on the brink of burnout and some strategies for reducing and condensing the number of assignments needing to be scored.

Having issues getting students to turn in their work so you can even give it a grade to begin with? Make sure you listen to this episode on what to do when students don't complete assignments!

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