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

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 Dave on Instagram: @daveschmittou Dave on Facebook: Dave Schmittou Dave on LinkedIn: Dave Schmittou Dave's Website: www.schmittou.net Dave's Book: Poking the Bear     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: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 Dawn on Instagram: @dharriseds Dawn on Facebook: Dawn Harris Dawn on LinkedIn: Dawn Harris Dawn's Website: www.educationundone.com Dawn's Wakelet: Dawn Harris Dawn's Book: Plan like a PIRATE     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: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

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 Facebook Group: Grading for Equity Crescendo ED Website: www.crescendoedgroup.org Grading for Equity Website: gradingforequity.org   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: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

In this conversation, John Hattie, an expert in Visible Learning research, shares insights into the significance of effect sizes in education. He emphasizes the limitations of standardized testing and advocates for a balanced approach to assessment that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative measures. Hattie discusses the importance of meaningful feedback and its role in enhancing student learning. He also explores the moral responsibilities of educators in fostering personal growth and the necessity of rethinking the role of tests within comprehensive assessment strategies.

In Don’t @ Me (2:15), Tom shares his thoughts on the recent social media phenomenon called "Quiet Quitting." Then, Tom is joined by Dr. John Hattie (12:16) for part one of a conversation about the Visible Learning research. Finally, in Assessment Corner (51:11), Tom discusses why it might be time to push back against those who push back at the elimination of punitive grading practices.   Visible Learning Website: www.visible-learning.org Hattie Foundation Website: www.hattieff.org   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)  Virtual Workshop (Octo. 4 & 11, 2022) Register Here   Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here   Michigan Assessment Consortium November 2, 2022 (1:00-3:30pm ET) 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 (2:53), Tom opens by asking us all to consider whether we can set our egos aside and be open to being led. Then, Tom is joined by educator and author Connie Hamilton (9:33) to discuss her book, “Hacking Questions: 11 Answers that Create a Culture of Inquiry in your Classroom.” Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:38), Tom identifies the six most common ways the relationship between the formative and summative assessment paradigms gets fractured, making grading reform more difficult.   Connie on Twitter: @conniehamilton Connie on Linkedin: Connie Hamilton Connie's Website: www.conniehamilton.org   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)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Virtual Workshop (Octo. 4 & 11, 2022) Register Here   Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here   Michigan Assessment Consortium November 2, 2022 (1:00-3:30pm ET) 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 (5:29), Tom declares that in his next life, he wants to return as a critic. Then, Tom is joined by author, speaker, and Teach Better Digital Coordinator Livia Chan (11:16) to discuss the importance of building strong relationships with our students. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:48), Tom talks about why synthesizing our standards is the only way to authentically cover and assess them.   Livia on Twitter: @LiviaChanL Livia on Instagram: @liviachanl Livia on Facebook: Livia Chan Livia on Linkedin: Livia Chan Livia's Website: www.livchan.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)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Virtual Workshop (Octo. 4 & 11, 2022) Register Here   Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 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 (2:41), Tom shares his thoughts on why it is so important to answer people's questions, especially in online forums, and why performative pontifications are the highest form of disrespect. Then, Tom is joined by Joe Sanfelippo (8:35) to discuss effective school and district leadership. Finally, in Assessment Corner (51:28), Tom talks about why student investment is the ultimate Jackpot regarding our assessment literacy.   Joe on Twitter: @Joe_Sanfelippo Joe on Instagram: @joe_sanfelippo Joe on Linkedin: Joe Sanfelippo Joe's Website: www.jsanfelippo.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)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Virtual Workshop (Octo. 4 & 11, 2022) Register Here   Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 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 (3:21), Tom outlines what he believes the societal rules surrounding "no spoilers" should be. Then, Tom is joined by Lindsay Titus (11:19) to discuss how educators can maintain some semblance of balance through the inevitable stress that comes with any school year. Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (51:46), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about how to sustain change efforts in assessment & grading. Lindsay on Twitter: @ltitus828 Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsaytitusedu Lindsay's Website: www.defineyouniversity.com Podcast: Define YOUniversity   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)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here     CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple Empowerment Ecosystem: Book 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 (2:32), Tom expresses his frustration with those teachers who seem to want to run away from referring to themselves as "teachers."  Then, Tom is joined by Lainie Rowell (11:24) to discuss her latest book, "Evolving with Gratitude: Small Practices in Learning Communities That Make a Big Difference with Kids, Peers, and the World."  Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (57:11), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about some Leadership Blindspots when it comes to leading the efforts to create a new assessment and grading paradigm in a school. Lainie on Twitter: @LainieRowell Lainie on Instagram: @lainierowell Lainie on Facebook: Lainie Rowell Lainie on LinkedIn: Lainie Rowell EWG on Apple Podcasts: EWG Podcast EWG on Spotify: EWG Podcast   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)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here     CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple   CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com