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 Jessica on Instagram www.leadingwithinquiry.com     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 Tom on Twitter Podcast on Instagram Podcast on TikTok Podcast on Facebook Website: www.tomschimmer.com Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

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 Shelley on Instagram Shelley on Facebook Shelley on YouTube Shelley's Podcast www.fivemooreminutes.com     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 Tom on Twitter Podcast on Instagram Podcast on TikTok Podcast on Facebook Website: www.tomschimmer.com Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

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 Rob on Instagram Rob on Facebook Rob on LinkedIn www.motivatedu.com   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: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 Instagram: @astrostephenson Podcast: Science 360   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: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 Website: www.janchappuis.com   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: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 Kevin Butler Twitter: @TheKevinJButler Tre Gammage Twitter: @tregammage Erik Francis Twitter: @Maverikedu12     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"     CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush on Instagram: @educrushpod Colleen on Twitter: @Mxhumanizingedu   Book a Meeting for Empowerment Ecosystem https://calendly.com/natabasso/60-minute-meeting   NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 Kristine on LinkedIn: Kristine Tesoriero Kristine's Website: www.collabconsulting.org     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 Kyle on Instagram: @mathletepearce Kyle on LinkedIn: Kyle Pearce MMM on Twitter: @MakeMathMoments MMM on Instagram: @makemathmoments MMM Website: makemathmoments.com MMM Podcast: Making Math Moments     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: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 Genein on Instagram: @geneinletford Genein on Facebook: Genein Letford Genein on LinkedIn: Genein Letford Genein's Website: www.geneinletford.com Genein's Podcast: Caffe Strategies Caffe Stategies Website: www.caffestrategies.com     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: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com