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

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]

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]