15 JAN 2024 · In the Mindset Moment (2:44), Tom talks about why it is essential to elevate your moments. Elevating the little things will make your life feel elevated. Then (8:00) Tom is joined by teacher and former student Ashley Aoki to discuss "Spirals of Inquiry." Finally, in Assessment Corner (56:34), Tom discusses what we need to examine and do when students feel a disproportionate amount of pressure when being assessed. - Ashley on https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki - Ashley on https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/   EMPOWERMENT ECOSYSTEM ✨Check out the website for schedules, locations and to register: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.empowermentecosystem.com%2Fsummit&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ced8e70b708d24d07443808dbee9932d8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638366114009201544%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Br6yjUX5bBbpicwLBuBYIuggrwulZkRYRWDKhDDTEiE%3D&reserved=0   UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - https://www.solutiontree.com/grading-from-inside-out-grand-rapids.html - https://www.solutiontree.com/grading-from-inside-out-seattle.html - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - https://www.solutiontree.com/standards-based-learning-in-action-grand-rapids.html - https://www.solutiontree.com/standards-based-learning-in-action-st-louis.html     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/SchimmerEducation/ - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

11 DEC 2023 · In this bonus crossover episode, Tom is joined by co-author Natalie Vardabasso to discuss their upcoming book "Rehumanizing Assessment through Story."  This led to further conversations about the power of stories: - Assessment through Story (1:50) - Change through Story (22:46) - Mindset through Story (36:23)   CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO - Natalie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/natabasso - Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natabasso/?hl=en - EduCrush on Twitter: https://twitter.com/educrushpod - EduCrush Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/educrush/id1529486348     EMPOWERMENT ECOSYSTEM ✨Check out the website for schedules, locations and to register: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.empowermentecosystem.com%2Fsummit&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ced8e70b708d24d07443808dbee9932d8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638366114009201544%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Br6yjUX5bBbpicwLBuBYIuggrwulZkRYRWDKhDDTEiE%3D&reserved=0     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html     CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/SchimmerEducation/ - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

9 OCT 2023 · In the Mindset Minute (1:58), Tom shares the mantra "Why not me?" as one way of trying to combat imposter syndrome. Then (5:50) Tom is joined by Math expert and podcast host Jon Orr to discuss the state of the Math Wars and all things mathematics. Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:35), Tom discusses why it's important for us to distinguish between the non-negotiables of change and implementation errors.  - Jon on https://twitter.com/MrOrr_geek - MMM onhttps://twitter.com/MakeMathMoments - Jon on https://www.instagram.com/mrorr_geek/?hl=en - MMM on https://www.instagram.com/makemathmoments/?hl=en - MMM on https://www.facebook.com/makemathmoments/ - MMM on https://www.linkedin.com/company/makemathmoments/ - MMM - https://makemathmoments.com/podcast/ - https://makemathmoments.com/   UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-st-louis.html - St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/SchimmerEducation/ - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

25 SEP 2023 · In the Mindset Minute (1:53), Tom shares his thoughts on why we must allow our negative thoughts to flow through us. Then (6:18) Tom is joined by author, speaker, and trapping Mathematician Alex Kajitani to discuss his latest book, "Owning It: Proven Strategies to Ace and Embrace Teaching. Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:20), Tom discusses a common assessment dilemma. - Alex on https://twitter.com/AlexKajitani - Alex on https://www.facebook.com/alex.kajitani - Alex on https://www.instagram.com/alexkajitani/?hl=en - https://alexkajitani.com/   UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-st-louis.html - St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/SchimmerEducation/ - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

11 SEP 2023 · Mindset Minute (2:11) focuses on why we need to "act toward" what we want. Then (5:35), Tom describes how his view of school discipline evolved to one where "discipline" is something we help students become, not what we do to them. Finally, in Assessment Corner (17:47), Tom suggests that when we assess for the summative purpose, we need to judge holistically.   UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-jonesboro.html - Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-st-louis.html - St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Tom on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmer/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

28 AUG 2023 · Mindset Minute (2:23) focuses on the concept of "act as if" where we create present emotions that match how we want to feel when what we want manifests. Then (7:24), Tom asserts that building relationships with students comes through their learning, not before. Finally, in Assessment Corner (17:44), Tom answers a listener's question about converting proficiency levels to percentage-based grades.   UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-jonesboro.html - Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-st-louis.html - St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Tom on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmer/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

7 AUG 2023 · In the Mindset Minute (2:13), Tom shares a mantra that he's used to create a mindset that everything always works out for him. Then (6:06) Tom is joined by author, speaker, and friend Cale Birk to talk about why leaders need to plan for impact, not just change. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:01), Tom reminds listeners about the importance of knowing your assessment purpose in advance of any assessment. - Cale on https://twitter.com/birklearns - Cale on https://www.facebook.com/cale.birk - Cale on https://www.instagram.com/birklearns/?hl=en - Cale on https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebirk/ - https://www.birklearns.com/   UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-jonesboro.html - Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-st-louis.html - St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/SchimmerEducation/ - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

24 JUL 2023 · In the Mindset Minute (2:36) Tom highlights the book, “The Biology of Belief” by Dr. Bruce Lipton. It is one of the most influential books in terms of Tom’s mindset and outlook on life. Then (8:36) Tom is joined by singer, songwriter, and former student Nikita Afonso to talk about her growing music career. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:51), Tom asserts that it’s time to ask those who resist assessment and grading reform to substantiate their resistance with research, not just their opinion. - Nikita on https://www.facebook.com/NikitaAfonsoMusic - Nikita on https://www.instagram.com/nikitaafonso/?hl=en - https://www.nikitaafonso.com/   UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-jonesboro.html - Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-st-louis.html - St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/SchimmerEducation/ - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

10 JUL 2023 · In the Mindset Minute (2:22) - a new segment - Tom asserts that the power of positive thinking is as much about the present as it is about the future. Then (6:35) Tom is joined by educator and author Julie Schmidt Hasson to discuss her latest offering, "Pause, Ponder, and Persist in the Classroom: How Teachers Turn Challenges into Opportunities for Impact." Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:48), Tom makes the case for why now - the summer - is the perfect time to build your assessment literacy. - Julie on https://twitter.com/JulieSHasson - Julie on https://www.instagram.com/julieshasson/?hl=en - Julie on https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hasson/ - Chalk & Chances on https://www.facebook.com/ChalkandChances - https://www.chalkandchances.com/ - https://www.amazon.ca/Pause-Ponder-Persist-Classroom-Opportunities/dp/1032383429/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10AM2LQSE8A7H&keywords=pause%2C+ponder%2C+and&qid=1688933450&sprefix=pause%2C+ponder%2C+and%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1 - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09K4837SZ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1     UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-jonesboro.html - Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-st-louis.html - St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/SchimmerEducation/ - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

7 JUN 2023 · In this bonus episode, Tom offers his perspective on the New Reporting Order in British Columbia set to be implemented in the 2023-24 school year. In PART 1, Tom highlights the backstory and development (and poor messaging) surrounding the implementation of the new curriculum when it was first developed several years ago. In PART 2 (15:15), Tom takes aim at the obsession some have with percentage-based grading and why it is an unreliable, inaccurate, and incomplete way of assessing. In PART 3 (35:04), Tom offers his critiques of the new reporting order, specifically at the assertion made in documents to families from the BC Ministry of Education that "Proficient is the goal for your child" and that "Extending is not the goal for all students in every area of learning."    - https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/   - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/legislation-policy/public-schools/student-reporting-framework   - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/legislation-policy/public-schools/student-reporting-for-families     UPCOMING EVENTS   - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-jonesboro.html - Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-charleston.html - Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/standards-based-learning-in-action-seattle.html - Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17) - https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/events/grading-from-inside-out-st-louis.html - St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: - https://www.solutiontree.com/redefining-student-accountability.html (NEW)   - https://www.solutiontree.com/concise-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-assessment-and-grading.html   - https://www.solutiontree.com/jackpot.html       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER - Podcast on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmerPod - Tom on https://twitter.com/TomSchimmer - Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/tomschimmerpodcast/?hl=en - Podcast on https://www.tiktok.com/@tomschimmerpodcast - Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/SchimmerEducation/ - https://tomschimmer.com/ - Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com