Assess THAT with Tom & Nat! (Assessment, Feedback, Grading, and Learning)

In Don't @ Me (1:55), Tom opens with a warning to beware of the "just curious." Then, Tom is joined by Rosa Perez-Isiah (9:25) to discuss what it means to create a school culture of equity and access. Finally, in Assessment Corner (51:24), Tom highlights an assessment mantra that brings assessment into balance in any classroom.

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• Rosa on Twitter: @Rosaisiah

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:35), Tom opens by sharing an observation about our convenient relationship with research. Then, Tom is joined by Ken Williams (14:32) to discuss his forthcoming book "Ruthless Equity." Finally, in Assessment Corner (1:03:21), Tom discusses what he believes is an unnecessary overkill when it comes to assessment methods.

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• Ken on Twitter: @unfoldthesoul

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:04), Tom opens by sharing a personal mantra he uses when the to-do list is piling up and the workload is relentless. Then, Tom is joined by Sascha Heckmann (10:25) who is the Assistant Superintendent for Innovation & Learning at the American School Foundation of Monterrey, Mexico. Finally, in Assessment Corner (45:38), Tom discusses the art of corrections and how we can provide feedback & guidance but still accurately assess students independently.

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• Sascha on Twitter:@sascha_heckmann

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:36), Tom opens with an observation about how people have a funny relationship with money. Then, Tom is joined by MS Assistant Principal and the host of the Teachers on Fire podcast, Tim Cavey (13:50) for a conversation about an array of educational topics. Finally, in Assessment Corner (49:08), Tom answers a listener question about High School GPA, credit & grade determination.

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• Tim on Twitter: @TeachersOnFire

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:09), Tom calls on all educators to advocate their positions honestly, rather than resorting to creating caricatures on the other side of a debate. Then, Tom is joined by Dr. Thomas Murrary (9:33) for a conversation about what means for students to be "future-ready." Finally, in Assessment Corner (57:05), Tom (in part 3 of 3) shares his thoughts on which assessment & grading practices are trauma-informed, as they serve to create an atmosphere of calm rather than fear.

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• Tom Murray on Twitter: @thomascmurray

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:25), Tom expresses his concern that we - educators and society as a whole - are on the verge of ruining "Wordle," the online viral trend of 2022 so far. Then, Tom is joined by adjunct professor and podcast host Allison Dillard (10:09) for a conversation about MAth instruction. Finally, in Assessment Corner (46:41), Tom (in part 2 of 3) shares his thoughts on why being trauma-informed with our assessment practices is needed.

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• Allison on Twitter: @AllisonLuvsMath

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• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email the Podcast: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:51), Tom opens with a question about why society defers to the younger generations to set societal norms and whether they ever get it wrong. Then, the podcast circles back (17:01) to previous guests and how they each defined success. Finally, in Assessment Corner (37:13), Tom begins a three-part exploration or think aloud about trauma-informed assessment practices; part one this week focuses is on the emotional side of assessment.

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email the Podcast: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:05), Tom opens with a warning about how overusing words will ruin them and weaken their impact. Then, Tom is joined by renowned researcher, Susan Brookhart (10:48) for a conversation about a breadth of assessment and grading topics. Finally, in Assessment Corner (1:02:27), Tom shares some experiences he's had in supporting schools and districts in their efforts to transform their assessment and grading cultures and why you, especially if you are part of leading this effort, need to trust the process.

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• Susan on Twitter: @SusanBrookhart

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email the Podcast: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:50), Tom opens this week with a simple question that can shift your mindset away from self-doubt. Then, Tom is joined by educator and author, Heather Lyon (13:15) for a conversation about student engagement. Finally, in Assessment Corner (57:30), Tom revisits an important residual effect of formative assessment and that is becoming more instructional efficient.

• Heather on Twitter: @LyonsLetters

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Email the Podcast: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (1:52), Tom opens this week with a rant about how he's had enough with the educational fluff that seems to be more prominent than ever. Then, Tom is joined by educator, author, and EdTech expert Dr. Monica Burns (12:10) for a conversation about how to effectively and efficiently infuse technology into our classroom practices. Finally, in Assessment Corner (51:48), Tom highlights one simple question you can use to audit your assessment practices and know whether or not it’s something you should continue to utilize.

• Monica on Twitter: @ClassTechTips

• Email the Podcast: [email protected]