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

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

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

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

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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]

In Don’t @ Me (1:50), Tom opens by contemplating the rules of "respectful" engagement when debating contentious issues. Then, Tom is joined by education author & speaker Dave Schmittou (8:55) for a conversation about his new book (co-authored with Katelyn Giordano) entitled, "Poking the Bear: A guide for engaging in the conversations that matter most." Finally, in Assessment Corner (54:52), Tom answers a listener's question about whether it is wise to purposefully utilize the AP Exam format in AP classroom assessment.

• Dave on Twitter: @daveschmittou

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

• Michigan Assessment Consortium

• November 2, 2022 (1:00-3:30pm ET)
  

• Register Here

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don’t @ Me (1:22), Tom opens with a Letter to Society regarding why so many teachers are leaving the profession. Then, Tom is joined by education author & teacher Dawn Harris (16:43) for a conversation about her book, "Plan like a PIRATE." Finally, in Assessment Corner (54:52), Tom answers a listener's question about reassessment.

• Dawn on Twitter: @DHarrisEdS

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

• Michigan Assessment Consortium

• November 2, 2022 (1:00-3:30pm ET)
  

• Register Here

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don’t @ Me (2:29), Tom complains about complainers who have turned complaining into a personality trait driven by ego. Then, Tom is joined by Joe Feldman (12:38) for a conversation about his book, "Grading for Equity." Finally, in Assessment Corner (1:01:35), Tom reviews some important aspects needed to develop high-quality rubrics.

• Joe on Twitter: @JoeCFeldman

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

• Michigan Assessment Consortium

• November 2, 2022 (1:00-3:30pm ET)
  

• Register Here

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]