Now is the Time | Kyle Pearce | Procedure for Inferences

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In Don’t @ Me (1:34), Tom opens by asserting that NOW is the time to take the first step to accomplish any personal and/or professional goals you have for yourself. Then, Tom is joined by math teacher and podcaster Kyle Pearce (6:37), to discuss the elements of effective math instruction. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:12), Tom shares a view of … Read More

Get What You Give | Genein Letford | Personalized Exams

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In Don’t @ Me (1:30), Tom opens with a reminder that when it comes to professional learning, you get out of it what you put into it. Then, Tom is joined by Genein Letford (9:01), to discuss her book, Seven Gems of Intercultural Creativity. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:44), Tom shares an idea on how to personalize final exams.   … Read More

Two Choices | Eric Saibel | Rethinking Group Grades

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In Don’t @ Me (2:11), Tom opens by addressing the widespread lack of student engagement and suggesting there are only two choices educators have in response. Then, Tom is joined by Eric Saibel (11:22), who is a co-founder of “Global School Play Day, for a conversation about the importance of unstructured play for children and teens. Finally, in Assessment Corner … Read More

Relationship with Research | Laura Rizo | Standardized Test Engagement

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In Don’t @ Me (1:50), Tom opens by asking listeners to reflect on their relationship with educational research. Then, Tom is joined by teen coach and staff developer Laura Rizo (10:55) for a conversation about student relationships, SEL, & family engagement. Finally, in Assessment Corner (51:23), Tom answers a listener’s question about how to increase student engagement in standardized testing. … Read More

BONUS: Teach Better ’22 (Part 1)

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In this bonus episode, Tom shares some highlights of the Teach Better ’22 conference by interviewing presenters and participants while on Podcast Row. Today’s Episode features:   Suzanne Dailey Twitter: @DaileySuzanne Tricia Foster Twitter: @CBtmfoster Ken Ehrmann Twitter: @KenEhrmann Rob Dunlop Twitter: @robdunlopEDU     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: “Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading”   “Jackpot: Nurturing … Read More