TL;DR: Change is hard. Assignment completion is a concern for some if there are no grades. Numerous factors affect student motivation. Not all students are motivated by grades. The carrot-and-stick motivational technique worked for the industrial revolution. Previously, I had discussed my reasons for breaking free from grades. While there are many benefits to going gradeless, there are also some … Read More
Why Gradeless? Breaking Free From Grades
TL;DR: Our grading habits can be inconsistent and have limited value in the learning process. The extrinsic motivation of grades often limits our students’ drive for deeper learning. Going gradeless is not a simple process, but a worthy one to help students reflect, listen to feedback, and grow. In traditional education systems, grades have long been the primary measure of … Read More
S4:E4: Interviewing Dr Erik Youngman (@Erik_Youngman) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter22 #TBPodcaster
S4:E4: Interviewing Dr Erik Youngman (@Erik_Youngman) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter22 #TBPodcaster Dr Erik Youngman is the Assistant Superintendent at Libertyville District 70. He is also a published author, a speaker, consultant, & Growth Mindset advocate. MORE EPISODES
Slow Down! Children Are Learning! | Episode 30 with Erin Mengeu
Erin Mengeu is a passionate educator and mom of three beautiful and energetic kids. Erin’s goal is to help educators and families implement strategies for developmental growth. She is a newly-published author of Slow Down! Children Are Learning! Erin has taught elementary school for 18 years and has a Master’s Degree in The Art of Teaching. Her passion is teaching … Read More
Tech & Transformation | Episode 27 with Debbie Tannenbaum
Debbie Tannenbaum is a School Based Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, Virginia. Debbie loves learning and helping students and teachers use technology as a creative tool to activate and amplify student learning. Debbie has always loved using technology. She has a Masters in Educational Technology from Johns Hopkins University (2002). Before becoming a Technology Specialist, Debbie was a classroom teacher … Read More
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