The Atlantic·5 min read·medium
Why I Love Blue Books
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Walt Hunter
✦AI Summary
The author reflects on the decline of the traditional 'blue book' exam in higher education, noting its transition from a standard assessment tool to a relic of the past. The piece explores how digital shifts and changing pedagogical philosophies have moved universities away from handwritten, timed testing.
Why it matters
The evolution of testing methods reflects broader changes in how academic institutions evaluate student learning and manage administrative burdens.
There’s no better way for students to show their professors what they’re capable of.
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