In Don’t @ Me (2:56), Tom discusses why, when considering any change, it's important to consider the cost of NOT changing as well. Then (8:53) Tom is joined by science teacher and podcast host Tim Stephenson to discuss the essential characteristics of teaching science in the 21st century. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:11), Tom highlights the key aspects of Next Generation Assessments.

• Twitter: @astrostephenson

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]

In Don’t @ Me (2:46), Tom discusses how his One Word for 2022 was an epic failure and how he's going to give itone more shot. Then (7:35) Tom is joined by mentor, author, and consultant Jan Chappuis to discuss the evolution of assessment for learning over the past 20 years. Finally, in Assessment Corner (52:52), Tom highlights why grades should be anything but arbitrary.

• LinkedIn: Jan Chappuis

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:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In this bonus episode, Tom shares some highlights of the Teach Better '22 conference by interviewing presenters and participants while on Podcast Row. Today's Episode features:

• Megan Balduf

• Twitter: @MBalduf

• Twitter: @TheKevinJButler

• Twitter: @tregammage

• Twitter: @Maverikedu12

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don’t @ Me (2:32), Tom reminds listeners that there is no trophy at the end of the holidays and that it is important to find time for ourselves and rest. Then (6:40) Tom, highlights his Top 5 Holiday Movies of all time. Finally, in Assessment Corner (20:02), Tom is joined by Natalie Vardabasso and Colleen Dawson to highlight the "Empowerment Ecosystem," a program Natalie created to create a support community for those change agents leading assessment and grading reform in their schools or districts.

• Natalie on Twitter: @natabasso

Book a Meeting for Empowerment Ecosystem

• https://calendly.com/natabasso/60-minute-meeting

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don’t @ Me (2:44), Tom reminds listeners to celebrate their wins, no matter how small, medium, or large. Then, Tom is joined by education consultant Kristine Tesoriero Mizzone (8:40) to discuss the most important aspects of institutional coaching. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:12), Tom highlights some big ideas from an article he recently wrote about eliminating implicit bias in assessment. Specifically, he talks about using cultural archetypes to create a more culturally responsive and expansive approach to assessment.

• Kristine on Twitter: @Kristine_Tes

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don’t @ Me (1:34), Tom opens by asserting that NOW is the time to take the first step to accomplish any personal and/or professional goals you have for yourself. Then, Tom is joined by math teacher and podcaster Kyle Pearce (6:37), to discuss the elements of effective math instruction. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:12), Tom shares a view of assessment as a procedure for drawing inferences.

• Kyle on Twitter: @MathletePearce

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop) 

• Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022)

• Register Here

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don’t @ Me (1:30), Tom opens with a reminder that when it comes to professional learning, you get out of it what you put into it. Then, Tom is joined by Genein Letford (9:01), to discuss her book, Seven Gems of Intercultural Creativity. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:44), Tom shares an idea on how to personalize final exams.

• Genein on Twitter: @GeneinLetford

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop) 

• Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022)

• Register Here

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don’t @ Me (2:11), Tom opens by addressing the widespread lack of student engagement and suggesting there are only two choices educators have in response. Then, Tom is joined by Eric Saibel (11:22), who is a co-founder of "Global School Play Day, for a conversation about the importance of unstructured play for children and teens. Finally, in Assessment Corner (58:11), Tom highlights why he is rethinking his long-held stance against group grades.

• Eric on Twitter: @ecsaibel

Peter Gray (2014): The Decline of Play

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop) 

• Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022)

• Register Here

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don’t @ Me (1:50), Tom opens by asking listeners to reflect on their relationship with educational research. Then, Tom is joined by teen coach and staff developer Laura Rizo (10:55) for a conversation about student relationships, SEL, & family engagement. Finally, in Assessment Corner (51:23), Tom answers a listener's question about how to increase student engagement in standardized testing.

• Rizo on Twitter: @rizospeakslife

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop) 

• Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022)

• Register Here

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In this bonus episode, Tom shares some highlights of the Teach Better '22 conference by interviewing presenters and participants while on Podcast Row. Today's Episode features:

• Suzanne Dailey

• Twitter: @DaileySuzanne

• Twitter: @CBtmfoster

• Twitter: @KenEhrmann

• Twitter: @robdunlopEDU

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop) 

• Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022)

• Register Here

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]