This course will focus on qualitative assessment. We will discuss the details in the first session. For individual assessments (assessments that are tied to each of the blocks), I will post questions and comments that engage your work. You will also reflect on your own work and the work of your peers. My  intention is to help you focus on your work mindfully; this is not about just working as you think you’re expected to. 
Your best strategy should be to be present in the class & actively engage in the class discussions, engage with the readings, workshops, and complete the assignments. I invite you view the assessments in the spirit of working within a “busy-work-free zone.” You should be productive not busy. If an assignment does not feel productive, we should be able to find ways to modify, remix, or repurpose the instructions. 
(These principles were inspired by the work of Jesse Stommel).