The #EESummit is underway and the strength in this room is tangible. Natalie Vardabasso Tom Schimmer

'I'm going to teach you Math by penalizing your inability to do Math.'

Sounds silly, right? How about this one?

'I'm going to teach you responsibility by penalizing your irresponsibility.' 🤔

Let's stop playing fast and loose with the word 'teach.'

#ATAssessment #assessment

There are only two days left until I have the honour of facilitating the SOLD OUT #EESummit24 in Calgary, AB, with Natalie Vardabasso and Katie White (she/her)!

Also excited to be partnering with our sponsors SpacesEDU 🚀 & InceptionU!

It's shaping up to be an inspiring event!

Very cool, Dean! Please let me know how I can be of support!

Great night with great friends!

Asking, 'How does SBG raise student achievement?' is an erroneous question.

It's like asking how a bathroom scale will help you lose weight.

Grading aims not to raise achievement but to accurately verify it. It's the summative use of assessment evidence. #ATAssessment #atplc

How should your team prepare to assess together? Here are 5 steps that you should follow.

Get more answers to all your #assessment & #grading FAQs! bit.ly/3OsqKHQ Nicole Dimich (she/her) Cassandra Erkens Dr. Jadi Miller Tom Schimmer Katie White (she/her)

Had an amazing time with some fabulous educators from Fairview-Marguerite Elementary School learning from some of the greates professionals in the nation. Thank you Solution Tree Bill Ferriter Luis F. Cruz Dr. Anthony Muhammad Mike Mattos Dr. Regina S. Owens Tom Schimmer for another great opportunity to learn.

Lots of “ah-ha” moments in the room already with Tom Schimmer #ETI24 Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools #assessment #globalcitizenship #data #education #teachers

📖 Book 1: Grading from the Inside Out- Get ready for a deep dive into effective assessment strategies. Are you as excited as we are? Comment your thoughts! #TeacherReads #AssessmentBooks #teacherpd #assessment #teachercommunity #teacherbookclub #teachertalks Tom Schimmer

Thanks, as always, Bryon! I left Tuesday and returned Thursday so I missed the big dump of snow, but experienced the aftermath.

Yes, try the 'elevated' scrambled eggs recipe! A little finesse goes a long way. Happy Weekend, my friend!

[NEW] Ep. 112 features Ashley Aoki discussing 'Spirals of Inquiry' and NOIIE!

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📢 For those ready to start an #Assessment Revolution join me, Natalie Vardabasso & @KatieWhite42 at the #EESummit24 !

Space is limited for each, so register ASAP!

📅April 11-12 in Calgary, AB
📅May 23-24 in Vancouver, BC

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The last thing… Jan 8, 2024

Check out #EmbraceTheMessy E9 Podcast as Tom Schimmer talks with Shannon L. Schinkel (she/her) about his new book “Redefining Student Accountability”. How we expend our energy as we teach is critical so we can meet all learners effectively.
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This was a really fun conversation! I hope you’ll give it a listen! #ATAssessment #atplc #edutwitter #teachertwitter #teachertwitter

Want a GREAT topic for two (or more) singletons to collaborate about in the Common Content On-ramp?

I suggest ANY of the 7 critical competencies in👇 great book! Cassandra Erkens Tom Schimmer Nicole Dimich (she/her) Solution Tree #atplc #plc4ar

Just spent the day with the amazing Natalie Vardabasso & Tom Schimmer in this amazing venue, finalizing plans for the Empowerment Ecosystem. If you’re a leader trying to make assessment change, join us for this intimate event. Explore & register here: empowermentecosystem.com/summit #EESummit24

We can walk & chew gum.

Most assessment evidence should not be quantified, steer clear of a gradebook, & be used formatively.

AND

We can periodically examine the preponderance of evidence to verify learning (i.e., summative purpose)

It's not a zero-sum game.

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[BONUS] Natalie Vardabasso joins the pod for this crossover episode about 'story!'

Rehumanizing #assessment , change, & our personal mindsets through story!

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Start here Peter Weller. DM me an address and I’d be happy to send a free copy for you and a colleague.