In Don't @ Me (2:45), Tom highlights another sure-fired "happiness killer." Then, Tom is joined by author Mirko Chardin (12:19) to discuss his latest book, "Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL." Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:54), Tom talks briefly about the difference between leveled questions and leveled responses and why each can have a place in our assessment systems, but each needs to be kept in its place

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• Miko on Twitter: @MirkoMilk

NEW BOOK BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Annual Conference on Assessment & Grading 

• Austin, TX (July 18-20, 2022)

• https://tinyurl.com/2p8wk635

• Student Agency Institute 

• Laval, QC (October 24-26, 2022)

• https://tinyurl.com/yakm8df2

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:25), Tom takes aim at any adult associated with AP courses, including parents, by highlighting why adult ego is driving students to overload their academic schedules with AP courses thereby creating an unsustainable and unhealthy school experience. Then, Tom is joined by author and friend Morgane Michael (15:50) to discuss her latest book, "From Burnt Out to fired Up: Reigniting your Passion for Teaching!" Finally, in Assessment Corner (57:16), Tom talks about why scaling or rating learning targets is instructionally unnecessary and can actually serve as a distraction to what matters most.

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• Morgane on Twitter: @MorganeMichael

NEW BOOK BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 25-26)

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Annual Conference on Assessment & Grading 

• Austin, TX (July 18-20)

• https://tinyurl.com/2p8wk635

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:34), Tom opens by sharing why "must be nice" is the most condescending phrase anyone can use. Then, Tom is joined by author and colleague Tony Reibel (11:11) to discuss his latest book, "Small Changes, Big Impact: 10 Strategies to Promote Student Efficacy and Lifelong Learning." Finally, in Assessment Corner (45:19), Tom talks about the single most underutilized formative assessment strategy and that is to get students talking about their learning.

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• Tony on Twitter: @areibel

NEW BOOK BY TOM:

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Annual Conference on Assessment & Grading 

• Austin, TX (July 18-20)

• https://tinyurl.com/2p8wk635

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:10), Tom opens by wondering whether "follow your passion" is sound advice for our students. Then, Tom is joined by teacher and podcast host Chey Cheney (10:23) to discuss an array of educational topics. Finally, in Assessment Corner (1:00:47), Tom talks about a very important concept in leading a transformation of your assessment and grading practices and, at the same time, tells you about a new book that he has coming out.

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• Chey on Twitter: @mrccheney

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Annual Conference on Assessment & Grading 

• Austin, TX (July 18-20)

• https://tinyurl.com/2p8wk635

• Email: [email protected]

In Don't @ Me (2:00), Tom opens with an assertion that on the net, virtue signalling is good. Then, Tom is joined by author, speaker, and leader Jimmy Casas (12:12) to discuss his book "Culturize" and to put the principles into practice.  Finally, in Assessment Corner (51:24), Tom answers the question of how many questions should teachers use on a summative assessment.

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• Jimmy on Twitter: @casas_jimmy

• Grading from the Inside Out Workshop
  

• Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12)

• https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm

• https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6

• Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop 

• San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28)

• https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe

• Annual Conference on Assessment & Grading 

• Austin, TX (July 18-20)

• https://tinyurl.com/2p8wk635

"Virtue Signalling" May Annoy Us. But Civilization would be Impossible Without It

• https://tinyurl.com/jkw9du62

Geoffrey Miller is a Psychology Professor at the University of New Mexico

• Email: [email protected]

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]