Summer Updates
The Grading Conference, higher ed hot takes, AI, and more
I’ve been on vacation for the last 10 days, with little time or inclination to write! So, in lieu of a full-length post, I’m sharing three things that might be of interest: information about the Grading Conference; my second appearance on the Intentional Teaching podcast “take it or leave it” series; and a recent Inside Higher Ed piece in which I’m quoted on the subject of AI and academic integrity.
The Grading Conference—and podcast
If you have not yet registered for the Grading Conference, there’s still (a little) time! This virtual event takes place Wednesday through Friday, June 11-13. It’s a great place to get practical inspiration for new grading systems, and the presentation lineup looks fantastic.
If you’re curious about the conference or want a behind-the-scenes look at our planning, check out this episode of The Grading Podcast. On the podcast, hosts Sharona Krinsky and Robert Bosley are joined by four other members of the conference organizing team (myself included) for a conversation about what’s new this year and what we’re most looking forward to at the conference.
Intentional Teaching: Take it or leave it, take 2
Last year, I had the honor of joining my colleague Derek Bruff for a very special episode of his Intentional Teaching podcast. It featured a “take it or leave it” panel, in which three guests discussed recent hot takes in higher ed and made judgements about whether they would “take” or “leave” those takes.
It turns out that in addition to being an absolute blast for the guests of the podcast, the format was also a hit with Derek’s listeners. So, since last summer, he’s made a couple more “take it or leave it” episodes—including one that came out just last week.
The first time I was on the podcast, I was joined by Stacey Johnson and Lance Eaton. This time, I had the pleasure of talking with Betsy Barre and Bryan Dewsbury, and there are other episodes featuring my colleague Liz Norell. The full “take it or leave it” line-up is below, with one additional episode coming soon. Check out these conversations—they’re a lot of fun!
June 2024, Take It or Leave It with Stacey Johnson, Emily Donahoe, and Lance Eaton
March 2025, Take It or Leave It with Liz Norell, Betsy Barre, and Bryan Dewsbury
May 2025, Take It or Leave It with Betsy Barre, Bryan Dewsbury, and Emily Donahoe
Inside Higher Ed: AI and Threats to Academic Integrity
I was recently interviewed for a great Inside Higher Ed piece by Colleen Flaherty about AI and the academic integrity problem. Regular readers of this Substack won’t be surprised by anything I have to say, because I’ve already said most of it in a recent post here and a piece I published two years ago with my students (which is referenced in the article). But lots of other folks are quoted in the piece, and it’s full of good recommendations for navigating this difficult problem. Give it a read!
I hope you, like me, are taking a little time off to enjoy the summer. I’m returning from vacation shortly and will be back on the blog in two weeks with some reflections on my time at the Grading Conference. Stay tuned!
These are lovely updates, Emily! Just subscribed to the both podcasts and excited to listen. This piece also gave me an idea of how I can still share relevant content with my readers without breaking my back this summer to generate original content. Thank you!