Tapestry of Formative Assessment

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TL;DR: Formative assessment is vital for effective teaching, offering real-time insights into student progress. Tom Schimmer advocates for diverse approaches, including thoughtful questioning, Socratic seminars, and one-on-one conferencing. Peer reviews, interactive technology, and strategies like think-pair-share enrich formative assessments, promoting collaboration and critical thinking. Tapestry of Formative Assessment Formative assessment is a tapestry and the heartbeat of effective teaching, offering … Read More

Show 146: Instructional Upgrades with Quizizz

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

Kyle Niemis, now a former teacher, comes back to the podcast and works for Quizizz. He joined us to provide an in-depth look at this fantastic online tool, highlight its best features, and share some big updates. We trust Kyle, and we endorse the use of this fantastic online tool.  Kyle provides countless examples of fantastic instructional practices that Quizizz … Read More

Can You Be Led? | Connie Hamilton | Fractured Relationship

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

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 … Read More

Must Be Nice | Tony Reibel | Get Them Talking

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

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 … Read More

Milestones | Garnet Hillman | Engineering Conversations

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (2:41), Tom opens this week with some thoughts about reaching milestones as the podcast hits its 50th episode. Then, Tom is joined by friend, colleague, and co-author Garnet Hillman (12:30) for a conversation about assessment and grading.  Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:36), Tom focuses on engineering classroom conversations as a way to elicit formative assessment evidence. … Read More