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

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

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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 and entertained on the prevailing stories dominating the conversations about teaching and learning. This podcast also focuses on educational leadership by exploring how leaders 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.

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Another Happiness Killer | Mirko Chardin | Leveled Responses

Monday Apr 25, 2022

Monday Apr 25, 2022

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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Ego of AP | Morgane Michael | Mastery for Targets

Monday Apr 18, 2022

Monday Apr 18, 2022

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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NEW BOOK BY TOM:

 

 

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Must Be Nice | Tony Reibel | Get Them Talking

Monday Apr 11, 2022

Monday Apr 11, 2022

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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NEW BOOK BY TOM:

 

 

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

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Passions or Strengths | Chey Cheney | Concise Answers

Monday Apr 04, 2022

Monday Apr 04, 2022

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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Virtue Signalling is Good | Jimmy Casas | Confirm What You Suspect

Monday Mar 28, 2022

Monday Mar 28, 2022

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

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

 

 

 

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Beware of the Curious | Rosa Perez-Isiah | Assessment Mantra

Monday Mar 21, 2022

Monday Mar 21, 2022

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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Relationship with Research | Ken Williams | Unnecessary Overkill

Monday Mar 14, 2022

Monday Mar 14, 2022

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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Do Something | Sascha Heckmann | Art of Corrections

Monday Mar 07, 2022

Monday Mar 07, 2022

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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Funny about Money | Tim Cavey | High School GPA

Monday Feb 28, 2022

Monday Feb 28, 2022

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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Advocate Honestly | Tom Murray | Trauma-Informed Assessment (2)

Monday Feb 21, 2022

Monday Feb 21, 2022

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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