In the Mindset Minute (2:22) - a new segment - Tom asserts that the power of positive thinking is as much about the present as it is about the future. Then (6:35) Tom is joined by educator and author Julie Schmidt Hasson to discuss her latest offering, "Pause, Ponder, and Persist in the Classroom: How Teachers Turn Challenges into Opportunities for Impact." Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:48), Tom makes the case for why now - the summer - is the perfect time to build your assessment literacy.

• Julie on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In this bonus episode, Tom offers his perspective on the New Reporting Order in British Columbia set to be implemented in the 2023-24 school year. In PART 1, Tom highlights the backstory and development (and poor messaging) surrounding the implementation of the new curriculum when it was first developed several years ago. In PART 2 (15:15), Tom takes aim at the obsession some have with percentage-based grading and why it is an unreliable, inaccurate, and incomplete way of assessing. In PART 3 (35:04), Tom offers his critiques of the new reporting order, specifically at the assertion made in documents to families from the BC Ministry of Education that "Proficient is the goal for your child" and that "Extending is not the goal for all students in every area of learning." 

• New BC Curriculum

• New BC Reporting Order
  

• Information for Parents & Caregivers

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In Don’t @ Me (2:31), Tom opens with an assertion that it's time for a collective societal reset on what it means to fail. Then (12:24) Tom is once again joined by Dylan Wiliam for part 2 of a conversation about classroom assessment. Finally, in Assessment Corner (59:04), Tom provides some commentary on the Fake Grading War created by by Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne.

• Dylan on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Assessment Center Institute 

• Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In Don’t @ Me (3:56), Tom opens by explaining why the exceptions prove the rule rather than discredit it. Then (10:57) Tom is joined by Dylan Wiliam for part 1 (of 2) of a conversation about classroom assessment. Finally, in Assessment Corner (50:12), Tom provides a year-end reminder that grades should reflect the cumulative effect of instruction, not the points they've accumulated over time.

• Dylan on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Assessment Center Institute 

• Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In Don’t @ Me (1:45), Tom opens by contrasting the difference between what we can do and what we should do in education, especially with ChatGPT. Then (8:43) Tom is joined by Shaunak Roy, founder of Yellowdig, a  community-driven active and experiential learning platform. Finally, in Assessment Corner (45:24), in part 2 of 2, Tom shares more details about his latest book, "Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook."

• Shaunak on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Assessment Center Institute 

• Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In Don’t @ Me (2:11), Tom opens by reminding listeners that when it comes to making an argument in favour of something, or when you are trying to convince others to change to a more favourable practice, less is more! Then (9:47) Tom is joined by author Eric Sheninger to discuss his 2021 book, "Disruptive Thinking: Preparing Learners for Their Future." Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:11), Tom, in part 1 of 2, shares details about his latest book, "Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook."

• Eric on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• SBLA 2-Day Training

• Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)

• Assessment & Grading Conference

• Atlanta, GA (April 24-26) 

• GFIO 2-Day

• Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)

• Assessment Center Institute 

• Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In Don’t @ Me (2:19), Tom celebrates episode 100 with a thank you to listeners. Then (7:50) Tom is joined by researcher and author Dr. Ron Ritchhart to discuss how we develop cultures of thinking in our classrooms. Finally, in Assessment Corner (57:06), Tom cautions listeners against idea cults that can emerge in discussions about assessment and grading that lack nuance and context.

• Ron on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• SBLA 2-Day Training

• Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)

• Assessment & Grading Conference

• Atlanta, GA (April 24-26) 

• GFIO 2-Day

• Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)

• Assessment Center Institute 

• Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In Don’t @ Me (2:17), Tom discusses the pros & cons of ChatGPT in K-12 education. Then (8:23) Tom is joined by author Jessica Vance to discuss her book, "Leading with a Lens of Inquiry." Finally, in Assessment Corner (43:16), Tom highlights ten ways ChatGPT can be used for classroom assessment.

• Jessica on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• GFIO Virtual 2-Day

• April 4 & 11

• SBLA 2-Day Training

• Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)

• Assessment & Grading Conference

• Atlanta, GA (April 24-26) 

• GFIO 2-Day

• Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)

• Assessment Center Institute 

• Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In Don’t @ Me (2:37), Tom asked listeners to consider the question, "what's the last thing you said to yourself about yourself?" Then (10:11) Tom is joined by author and speaker, Shelley Moore to discuss the important aspects of equity, inclusion, & UDL. Finally, in Assessment Corner (57:47), Tom highlights why knowing its purpose is the most important part of implementing a portfolio system.

• Shelley on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Summit on PLC at Work 

• Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 28 – 2)

• GFIO Virtual 2-Day

• April 4 & 11

• SBLA 2-Day Training

• Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)

• Assessment & Grading Conference

• Atlanta, GA (April 24-26) 

• GFIO 2-Day

• Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)

• Assessment Center Institute 

• Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In Don’t @ Me (2:31), Tom provides an "impact" update, an update on how his #OneWord challenge is going so far. Then (9:20) Tom is joined by author Rob Dunlop to discuss his latest book, "Strive for Happiness in Education." Finally, in Assessment Corner (56:38), Tom provides a mantra to follow when there is a discrepancy between the student's self-assessment and the teacher's assessment.

• Rob on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Summit on PLC at Work 

• Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 28 – 2)

• GFIO Virtual 2-Day

• April 4 & 11

• SBLA 2-Day Training

• Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)

• Assessment & Grading Conference

• Atlanta, GA (April 24-26) 

• GFIO 2-Day

• Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)

• Assessment Center Institute 

• Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]