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

Parents | Tim Stuart | Predictions or Interventions

In Don't @ Me (2:41), Tom discusses why parents have the right to be heard. Then, Tom is joined by Tim Stuart (14:40), Head of School at the International Community School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to discuss Covid-19, International Teaching, and Personalized Learning. In the News (1:06:21) includes a story from Texas about teacher training and support as well as an update on the proposed curriculum changes from the province of Alberta. In Assessment Corner (1:17:09), Tom explores the correlation between high school grades and university success. Finally, in Tweets of the Week (1:24:34), Tom highlights Nadia Lopez on Instagram (@thelopezeffect).

 

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Details Matter | Thrive Ed. Students | 3 Big Ideas for SBG

In Don't @ Me (2:31), Tom discusses why details matter when it comes to proposing new and/or progressive ideas for educational change. Then Tom is joined by Aniya Bailey, Teontay Bryson, and Nathan Genene (15:38), three students from Thrive Ed. to discuss their perspective on reimagining schools for the 21st century. In the News (1:21:24) includes an international story about a 2021 Summit between the UK and Kenya, as well as the story of how the San Diego Unified School District is changing its grading and reporting policies. In Assessment Corner (1:27:42), Tom explores 3 big ideas for standards-based grading. Finally, in Tweets of the Week (1:34:13), Tom highlights Matt Townsley (@mctownsley).

 

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Keeping it Real | Nicole Dimich (Thrive Ed.) | Student Accountability

In Don't @ Me (1:49), Tom asserts that now is the time for authentic, grounded optimism rather than toxic positivity; that tending to people's emotional well-being is what's needed. Then Tom is joined by Nicole Dimich (14:15), Executive Director of Thrive Ed., for their discussion about the work Thrive Ed. is doing to reimagine schools for the 21st century. In the News (55:52) includes a story out of Utah about a district offering a Covid-Bonus and a story about the inadvertent tension that can arise when students mimic their parents' attitudes about Covid protocols. Assessment Corner (1:07:19) includes a question about Student Accountability. Finally, in Tweets of the Week (1:19:27), Tom highlights Brian Butler (@bkbutler_brian).

 

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Assessment Literacy | Anthony Muhammad (Pt. 2) | Final Exams

In Don't @ Me, Tom asserts that building our assessment literacy is the most efficient and effective professional investment any teacher can make. Then Tom is joined by Anthony Muhammad (12:50) for part two of their discussion about racial equity, this time focusing on schools specifically. In the News (52:29) includes a story out of Texas about how new teachers are handling their remote learning model and a story out of England about the inclusion of 'Black History' in their History curriculum. Assessment Corner (1:08:17) includes a question on the utility of final exams. Finally, in Tweets of the Week (1:22:09), Tom highlights Dean Simmons (@DenaSimmons) and Lee Ann Jung (@leeannjung).

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The Real World | Anthony Muhammad (Pt. 1) | Effective Feedback

In Don't @ Me (2:05), Tom talks about why it's time to retire the expression "Wait until they get into the Real World." Tom is then joined by best-selling author Dr. Anthony Muhammad (15:32) for part 1 of their discussion about the racial equity work in society. In the News (44:21) includes stories about learning pods and the curriculum reviews taking place in many school districts. Assessment Corner (58:47) includes a question about "leveled questions" and Tom expands on last week's conversation about feedback. Finally, in Tweets of the Week (1:10:33), Tom highlights the #ATAssessment Twitter chat and the four moderators: Katie White (@KatieWhite426), Mandy Stalets (@MandyStalets), Ken Mattingly (@kenmattingly), and Anisa Baker-Busby (@AnisaBusby). 

 

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Back to School Balance | Tom Guskey | Large-Scale Assessment

In Don't @ Me (1:45), Tom talks about why it's important to find our back-to-school balance. Tom is then joined by Dr. Tom Guskey for The Interview (11:45) to discuss the legacy of Benjamin Bloom and the necessary assessment and grading mindsets for a fair and successful 2020-21 school year. In the News (53:51) includes a story about COVID testing in Utah and the recent story from the province of Alberta and their desire to develop a new guiding vision for K-12 education. Assessment Corner (1:00:36) includes a question about using large-scale assessments to improve student learning and another about feedback. Finally, in Tweets of the Week (1:16:14), Tom has two follow suggestions that you won't want to miss.  

 

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BONUS: Twitter | Segment Details | Book Giveaway | First Interview Guest

In this Bonus Episode, Tom has five announcements ahead of Episode 1: The Podcast has a new Twitter account @TomSchimmerPod (1:01); Details and requests for "The Interview" (1:57) and "Assessment Corner"  (3:36); A Book Giveaway contest that will close before episode one (8:11); and the first interview guest for episode 1 (10:33).

 

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Introducing "The Tom Schimmer Podcast"

The Tom Schimmer Podcast is a show about learning, leadership, and life. Primarily, it’s a podcast that focuses on current topics in K-12 education. Each week, Tom Schimmer (a best-selling education author, keynote speaker, and consultant) will lean on his 30 years of experience to keep listeners informed on the prevailing stories dominating the conversations about teaching and learning. This podcast also focuses on leadership by exploring how leaders in any field can truly engineer a culture of continued professional growth. Occasionally, this podcast will explore the pursuit of success and happiness as it relates to any walk of life. Through a mix of interviews, commentary, current news stories, questions from listeners, and other segments, listeners will be well-equipped to meet the needs of learners regardless of what role they serve.