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In this sample assignment, students practice pitching a book proposal to an AI acquisitions editor. Through this process, students create and deliver pitch proposals, revise content based on customer needs, and respond to questions and critiques. AI Tool Google Gemini (Gem) Summary Students interact with an Acquisition Editor Gem by submitting a book proposal for sale, engaging in dialogue with the Gem, and sharing reflections on the experience. Notes for the Professor You

Gradescope.com , 2026 For professors looking to administer in-person, paper-based exams, Gradescope provides a way to streamline the grading process. At NYU , Gradescope is available as a third party integration . It was designed to address testing challenges such as: Time-consuming grading of written exams Fatigue from grading assessments for large student rosters Risk of bias and leniency in grading Inconsistent qualitative feedback Grading errors Exam Administration Form

Recently, the NYU Office of the Provost offered a morning of Generative AI Workshops . I attended “(Re)Designing Assignments and (Re)thinking Assessment for Learning in the Age of GenAI.” Approaches Of multiple topics covered during the training, I appreciated how Associate Vice Provost DeAngela Duff framed two approaches for professors to consider when it comes to student assignment or assessment completion: Human-First vs. AI-First. Human-First AI Use: In this approach, s

Greetings from the Nexus team! As we near the end of the semester, it’s a good time to reflect on feedback - both giving and receiving. In this Nexus Note, we provide guidance and resources on navigating feedback with your students.

Creating collaborative feedback opportunities between students is an effective learner-centered educational practice. According to Suzanne Lane , Associate Director of Writing Across the Curriculum at MIT, students can learn as much from evaluating and providing feedback to others than from receiving it. Based on research (University of Wollongong Learning, Teaching & Curriculum, n.d.) and my teaching experiences, peer feedback is more effective with a clear assignment rubr

I have a confession: I was in a college a cappella group (no punny name though, unfortunately). I’ve been a singer my whole life and have always been invested in being as perfect as possible in my tone, technique, and resonance. When I was younger, I admit to being overly sensitive when someone tried to correct me or improve my sound - looking back it’s a little mortifying just how personally I took attempts at improvement. Then one day, freshman year of college, I witnesse