Respectful Engagement | Dave Schmittou | AP Exam Format

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

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), … Read More

Dear Society | Dawn Harris | Reassessing Big Rocks

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

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 … Read More

Complainers | Joe Feldman | Rubrics 101

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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 … Read More

Must be Measurable | John Hattie | The Good ‘Ol Test

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In Don’t @ Me (2:37), Tom shares his thoughts on how anything schools want to count in the court of public opinion must be measurable. Then, Tom is joined by Dr. John Hattie (12:25) for part two of a conversation about the Visible Learning research. Finally, in Assessment Corner (52:38), Tom discusses the good ol’ test, and how it can … Read More

Quiet Quitting | John Hattie | Willful Distortion

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

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 … Read More