Won’t WAC/WID assignments require more grading and more of my time?
WAC/WID teaching methods don’t necessarily involve extra grading, and they can help save time when you do grade assignments. Assigning just five minutes of non-graded, “low-stakes” writing before a class discussion may invite more articulate responses and a higher level of student engagement, while not adding to your workload. WAC and WID ideas can also help you cut the time you spend grading formal written assignments, and suggest how you can provide more helpful feedback to your students. For example, a simple rubric can convey your expectations for written assignments to student in advance and help you move through grading more quickly, as well as offer structured feedback to your students when you return their graded papers.
