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Get the book, Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook Follow Tom on X @tomschimmer About the Author Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. An educator for more than 20 years, Tom is a former district-level leader, school administrator, and teacher. As a district-level leader, he was a member of the senior management team responsible for overseeing the efforts to support and build the instructional capacities of teachers and administrators. Tom is a sought-after speaker who presents internationally for schools and districts. He is the author of 9 books, and his latest is Redefining Student Accountability A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook.

In today's episode of "The Modern Math Teacher," we're embarking on a learning journey that blends the age-old wisdom of traditional grading scales with the groundbreaking approach of mastery-based learning. Buckle up, educators, because "Mastery-Based Grading with Traditional Grading Scales" is about to redefine how you look at assessments and grades in your classroom. Welcome to the world of mastery-based learning and traditional grading scales.In today's episode, we explore the importance of understanding the dynamics between these two approaches.Understanding Mastery-Based Learning- Mastery-based learning: A customized journey for every student.- Prioritizing understanding over grades.Traditional Gradebook Scales and Their Limitations- The limitations of traditional grading scales.- The need for a holistic view of student progress.- How competitive atmospheres can hinder real learning.Incorporating Traditional Gradebook Scales in a Mastery-Based Classroom- Strategies to strike a balance: Hybrid grading, narrative feedback, competency-based rubrics, and clear expectations.- Fostering a cooperative classroom environment.Resources MentionedSingle Point Rubrics: Clear expectations for different levels of mastery.5 Secrets to Mastering Mastery Based LearningMastery Based Scales Checklist Related Episodes/Blogs:Episode 10- Introducing  Mastery Based Grading to StudentsKristen's Hybrid SystemConverting Mastery Based Levels --> PercentsLevel 1: 65%Level 2: 75%Level 3: 85%Level 4: 95%SIS Gradebook Scales SetupFormative Assessments- weekly mastery checks 10%Summative Assessments- 90%Quizzes/TestsProjectsWith "Mastery-Based Grading with Traditional Grading Scales," you're equipped with the knowledge and strategies to revolutionize your classroom. So, embrace the mastery-based approach, and let's take education to new heights!Connect with Kristen: Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms. Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You're already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

In Don't @ Me (1:45), Tom opens by contrasting the difference between what we can do and what we should do in education, especially with ChatGPT. Then (8:43) Tom is joined by Shaunak Roy, founder of Yellowdig, a  community-driven active and experiential learning platform. Finally, in Assessment Corner (45:24), in part 2 of 2, Tom shares more details about his latest book, "Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook."   Shaunak on Twitter Shaunak on LinkedIn www.yellowdig.co     UPCOMING EVENTS Assessment Center Institute  Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)   "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Podcast on Twitter Tom on Twitter Podcast on Instagram Podcast on TikTok Podcast on Facebook www.tomschimmer.com Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

In Don't @ Me (2:11), Tom opens by reminding listeners that when it comes to making an argument in favour of something, or when you are trying to convince others to change to a more favourable practice, less is more! Then (9:47) Tom is joined by author Eric Sheninger to discuss his 2021 book, "Disruptive Thinking: Preparing Learners for Their Future." Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:11), Tom, in part 1 of 2, shares details about his latest book, "Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook."   Eric on Twitter Eric on Instagram Eric on Facebook Eric on LinkedIn Eric's Blog www.ericsheninger.com     UPCOMING EVENTS SBLA 2-Day Training Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14) Assessment & Grading Conference Atlanta, GA (April 24-26)  GFIO 2-Day Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27) Assessment Center Institute  Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)   "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Podcast on Twitter Tom on Twitter Podcast on Instagram Podcast on TikTok Podcast on Facebook www.tomschimmer.com Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

In this episode, Kendra talks about two new features in Canvas: the ability to type either 'mi' or 'MI' which will tell Canvas Gradebook that is a missing assignment. Also, if you print individual assignment comments from the Grades page, the comments now display below the submission details. See Canvas Release Notes for more information & images. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/canvas-admin-kendra/message

We continue our discussion of the conditions necessary for Aristotle's best regime, reflecting on his account of the public consequences of family life. Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:53) - We discuss the graduation ceremony at King's, the arrival of spring in New York, and Geneva senior theses. Required Reading (3:59) - We reflect on chapters 16 and 17 of Book VII of Aristotle's Politics, where Aristotle discusses the public interest in marriage, family, and education, and we apply his principles concerning abortion to our contemporary debate. Links: Aristotle, The Politics. Gradebook (25:21) - We grade three ways to spend a beautiful spring day with the family.            Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

We continue our discussion of the conditions necessary for Aristotle's best regime with special focus on a robust public life. Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:53) - We discuss the virtues of Administrative Assistants on their Hallmark Holiday. Required Reading (1:43) - We reflect on chapters 8-12 of Book VII of Aristotle's Politics, where Aristotle discusses the key elements of the happy city. Links: Aristotle, The Politics. Gradebook (25:19) - We grade some key elements of the typical graduation ceremony and discuss our ideal ceremony.          Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

In this episode, Kendra talks a little about a new gradebook addition that might help you in your work. Filtering your gradebook can help identify ungraded assignments and create filters that you can save in your account to help streamline the work of Teachers. This is an option for Teachers to turn on in their classes starting today! Find tactical information from Canvas here and here. Don't forget to visit CCSD Canvas Info & Updates for information and to add comments. Charleston County School District | Department of Innovation & Digital Learning --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/canvas-admin-kendra/message

We reflect on Aristotle's critique of Plato's account of regime change and the possibility of political reform in a fallen world.    Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:52) - We discuss the successes of Geneva's girls winter sports teams, Matt's modest Spring Break plans, and the renewed hope for a full baseball season.         Required Reading (3:50) - We discuss the end of Book V of Aristotle's Politics, where he critiques Plato's account of regime change, and the possibilities for political reform in a fallen world. Links: Aristotle, The Politics. Gradebook (22:14) - We grade the two big quarterback moves this week, with Aaron Rodgers returning to the Packers and Russell Wilson moving from the Seahawks to the Broncos. With NFL free agency starting next week, we also reviewed the results of the Patriots' 2021 free agency spending spree. Links:

We apply Aristotle's discussion of kings and tyrants to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the leaders of the two sides.    Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:52) - We talk about the cancellation of the first week of baseball season and Matt's decision criteria for choosing a good graduate school.         Required Reading (4:07) - We discuss the means of preserving monarchies and tyrannies outlined by Aristotle in Book V, chapters 10-11 of The Politics and apply them to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the political leaders on both sides. Links: Aristotle, The Politics. Gradebook (20:21) - We review the key themes of President Biden's State of the Union Address and assess its likelihood of improving the Democrats' prospects in the 2022 midterm elections. Link: Biden SOTU, Dan McLaughlin at National Review.       Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

We discuss Aristotle's account of the causes of revolution and the contempt of contemporary elites for those they govern. Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:52) - We talk cold and Covid in New York, Tom Brady's retirement, and the NFL playoffs.         Required Reading (5:00) - We look at Aristotle's account of the origins of revolutions, particularly the contests among groups over equality and inequality and then consider the causes for revolution at work in our politics, particularly the apparent contempt of political leaders for the people they govern. Links: Aristotle, The Politics; Justin Trudeau on truckers; Gavin Newsom story. Gradebook (27:46) - We grade three of Tom Brady's most historic seasons and the new name for Washington's NFL team, the Commanders. Links: Tom Brady stats.     Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

We discuss Aristotle's account of the best regime for most places, a mixed regime balancing the excellencies of oligarchy and democracy.    Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:53) - We look forward to Christmas break and talk about the new Corbin dog, Tex, and his relations with Tenny, the original Corbin dog.       Required Reading (4:15) - We discuss Aristotle's account of aristocracy and polity in the second half of Book IV of The Politics in search of the best regime for most places. Links: Aristotle, The Politics. Gradebook (26:04) - We grade four possible choices for a new family pet this Christmas season.    Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

We discuss how hyperpartisanship threatens the stability of a republic and the temptation for Christians to emphasize political attachments over their commitment to Christ.   Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:53) - We discuss our day-before-Thanksgiving challenges on the roads and at the dentist's office.     Required Reading (2:40) - We discuss the complexity of political analysis in a world of great economic and ideological variety and the danger of hyperpartisan political passions for Christians especially in light of Aristotle's analysis of regimes in Book IV, chapter 3 of his Politics. Links: Aristotle, The Politics. Gradebook (25:13) - We grade four trophies awarded to the winners of college football rivalry games. Links: Egg Bowl; Iron Bowl; Minnesota-Wisconsin.  Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

We discuss Aristotle's taxonomy of regimes and the way that the one, the few, and the many continue to compete for power in our day.     Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:53) - We talk about Dave's trip to watch the Patriots beat the Texans, the Red Sox's continued playoff success, and a pleasant early fall in New York.  Required Reading (3:28) - We discuss how Aristotle divides regimes based on who rules and for what purpose with application to contemporary questions like the wisdom of term limits. Link: Aristotle, The Politics. Open the Gradebook (26:06) - Now that all five of the quarterbacks drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft have started at least one game, we grade the performance of each to date. Link: ESPN quarterback statistics.  Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

We discuss Aristotle's reflections on how to improve a regime at the end of Book II of his Politics and apply them to conservative and progressive efforts to reform and revolutionize the American founders' republic.     Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:53) - We discuss the start of the school year at Geneva and King's, fall in New York, perpetual summer in Texas, and Matt's big week 1 win over Dave in their fantasy football league.  Required Reading (4:15) - We discuss Aristotle's critiques of the ancient regimes of Sparta, Corinth, and Carthage, his commendation of Solon's reforms in Athens, and the application of both to the American regime. Links: Aristotle, The Politics; Calvin Coolidge's address on the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Gradebook (27:01) - With Dave's 50th birthday on the horizon, we grade three different ways to celebrate round number birthdays.  Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

We discuss Aristotle's fundamental distinction between good government and bad: whether political leaders seek their own interest or pursue the common good. Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:55) - We talk about the upcoming start of the school year, our audience's apparent desire for less content less often, and Matt's dreams of calling Red Sox games on the radio. Required Reading (2:58) - We discuss the way Aristotle investigates philosophical questions and the difference between self-seeking and common good-seeking political leadership from book I, chapter 3 of Aristotle's Politics. Links: Aristotle, The Politics; National Review article on NY Attorney General's report on Andrew Cuomo accusations; RealClearPolitics state-level COVID statistics.  Open the Gradebook (27:10) - We grade the Washington Nationals' trade deadline firesale and the new big contracts for NBA superstars Trae Young and Chris Paul. Links: Washington Nationals firesale; Nats' 12 prospects; Trae Young contract; Chris Paul contract.   Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:53) - We catch up after two months away from the podcast, discuss our plans for season 3, and introduce the new music for the show by listener Fred Lancia. Links: Fred Lancia, “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind). Required Reading (7:40) - We discuss the major themes of the first two chapters of Book 1 of Aristotle's Politics and the ongoing relevance of Aristotle's concerns for human happiness, justice, and the common good. Links: Aristotle, The Politics (text used by Dr. Corbin; text used by Dr. Parks). Open the Gradebook (28:31) - The Cleveland Indians are now the Cleveland Guardians. We grade the new name and discuss our favorite alternatives. Links: Tom Hanks narrated video. Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King's College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

Since the advent of online gradebooks, we've put the tools in students' and parents' hands to regularly view their learning progress. But what happens when those systems work against our grading practices focused on learning, as is often the case? Designing reporting methods that uphold the clear communication around best, most recent evidence and also distinguish between achievement and behavior shouldn't require sophisticated methods. Consider ideas for organizing gradebooks and communicating with students and parents that keep the focus on the learning, not the points!

We conclude season two discussing the rise of an oligarchic ruling class in the United States with Dr. Angelo Codevilla, our teacher at Boston University and widely-published scholar of political philosophy and international affairs.  Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (1:12) - We discuss the release of the new CDC guidelines for vaccinated people. Links: CDC chart; President Biden on Today; Runner Wear a Mask; Red Sox attendance; Major League attendance. Required Reading/Headlines (10:29) - We discuss the latest essay by Dr. Angelo Codevilla, “American Exodus” published by Tablet magazine. Links: Dr. Codevilla at Tablet; Time magazine on the election; “Clarity” at American Greatness by Dr. Codevilla; Rand Paul and Anthony Fauci on masks. Open the Gradebook (47:40) - President Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, followed by Senator Tim Scott with the Republican response. We discuss and grade the two speeches. Links: President Biden’s speech; Senator Scott’s speech.  Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (1:00:57) - We open by checking in on our long-term quarterback trade projections and our picks for the landing places of the top-5 quarterbacks available in the NFL draft. On the season, Dave is now 27-21; Matt 21-27. We wrap up our picks for the season by making two projections for this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. Link: Kentucky Derby horses and odds.   Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

We discuss the character of democratic despotism as it is described by Alexis de Tocqueville and exhibited in America today. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (1:13) - We discuss the conviction of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Links: AP news story; CNN story on Maxine Waters remarks; Susan Crabtree at Real Clear Politics on policing reform efforts. Required Reading (6:52) - We conclude our study of Democracy in America as Professor Corbin leads us through the last three chapters in the work on the character of democratic despotism with some reflections from the preface of Tocqueville’s other major work The Old Regime and the French Revolution.   Headlines (39:37) - We revisit the reopening of America, discussing mask mandates and vaccines in light of Tocqueville’s account of democratic despotism. Links: President Biden on ‘Neanderthal thinking’; CDC Covid data; Jim Geraghty on the ‘Texas Maskless Apocalypse’; Philip Klein at National Review; President Biden on vaccines and masks; Rand Paul on Fox News.   Open the Gradebook (49:33) - April is a month noteworthy for unique state holidays. In honor of this, we grade the traditions that surround Patriots Day (MA & ME), Mardi Gras (LA & AL), and Arbor Day (NE). Link: regional holidays.   Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (54:50) - Last week, Dave’s soccer picks went well; Matt’s not so much. On the season, Dave is now 21-13, while Matt is 14-20. With the NFL draft coming up, we predict the landing places of the top five quarterbacks.      Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We reflect on the democratic tendency toward despotic, centralized government and several manifestations of that tendency today.  Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (0:55) - We discuss the pause in the administration of the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine. Links: CDC and FDA joint statement; Charles C. W. Cooke at National Review; Deseret News on Utah and other states; Charles C. W. Cooke at National Review, part 2. [45 seconds] Required Reading (10:18) - We reflect on the democratic tendency toward despotic centralized government in light of Alexis de Tocqueville’s argument in the opening chapters of the last part of volume 2 of Democracy in America and Publius’s argument in Federalist essays 23-37. [10 min] Headlines (35:45) - We look at two contemporary Progressive efforts to consolidate government power further. Links: Nikolai Wetzel at Law and Liberty; Peter Suderman at Reason; Reuters report on Janet Yellen proposal; Wall Street Journal on Yellen proposal.   Open the Gradebook (45:37) - We grade three modest proposals for reforming the national government. Links: Senator Ed Markey on expanding the Supreme Court; House of Representatives equal protection lawsuit.  Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (52:14) - After a good week picking the Masters, Dave is 19-13 on the season; Matt is 14-18. This week, we cast our eye across the pond to pick the two semifinal matches in Britain’s premier soccer cup competition.       Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

Summary: We discuss the influence of democracy on family life. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (00:57) - We look at the fallout of Major League Baseball’s decision to move this year’s All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver. Links: MLB decision; Stacy Abrams on Georgia boycotts; Democrats on MLB decision; President Biden on the Masters; David Harsanyi at National Review.       Required Reading (05:00) - Prof. Corbin leads us through Tocqueville’s discussion of the democratic family in part 3 of volume 2 of Democracy in America and a selection from Rousseau’s Emile. Assignment for next week: DIA, volume 2, part 4, chapters 1-5. Headlines (32:56) - We discuss a CNN article reporting on the recent executive orders by South Dakota governor Kristi Noem aiming to protect the integrity of women’s sports at the high school and collegiate levels. Links: CNN report; Fox News report on the original CNN article.   Open the Gradebook (42:40) - With the traditional tax day, April 15, approaching, we grade three conservative tax reform proposals. Links: Mario Loyola at National Review; Senators Rubio and Lee proposal.     Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (49:30) - After another bad week picking the NCAA basketball tournament, Dave is 17-12 this season; Matt is 11-18. With our busted brackets now behind us, we turn to golf and make our picks for the Masters.      Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We discuss the decline in American church membership and President Biden’s attacks on the new Georgia voting law in light of Tocqueville’s reflections on American sentiments and mores in volume 2 of Democracy in America. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (1:05) - We discuss the results of the latest Gallup poll on church membership and its consequences. Links: Gallup Poll results; Kevin Williamson writing at National Review.   Required Reading (10:36) - Professor Corbin leads us through the end of part 2 and the beginning of part 3 of volume 2 of Democracy in America and a selection from Montesquieu’s Spirit of the Laws. Assignment for next week: volume 2, part 3, chapters 8-12.   Headlines (31:25) - We examine President Biden’s characterization of the new Georgia voting law as a return to Jim Crow or worse. Links: Carl Cannon at RealClearPolitics; President Biden press conference transcript; President Biden on SportsCenter at Business Insider; President Biden statement on Georgia voting law; Washington Post fact check on Biden statement; New York Times analysis of Georgia voting law; summary of state absentee ballot laws; state-by-state absentee ballot voter ID laws; Dan McLaughlin at National Review.   Open the Gradebook (46:05) - Baseball is back! We grade the entertainment value of two great opening day moments and talk about the results of our fantasy baseball draft. Links: Miguel Cabrera’s sliding home run; Clay Bellinger’s long single. Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (52:45) - After a bad week picking the games from the NCAA tournament’s round of 16, we try again with the semifinals and finals. Dave is now 16-10 this season; Matt 11-15.      Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We discuss the relationship between liberty and equality and the role of the national government in encouraging or discouraging self-government. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (1:31) - We discuss President Biden’s first press conference. Links: press conference transcript; RealClearPolitics presidential approval average; Ipsos/Reuters presidential approval poll; Charles C. W. Cooke at National Review on Biden and the filibuster.      Required Reading (10:24) - Professor Corbin leads us through volume 2, part 2 of Democracy in America on the sentiments of the American people with a special focus on the relationship between liberty and equality and with further reflections on a selection from Thomas Hobbes’s Leviathan. Headlines (32:36) - We look at the way that the recently-passed Covid relief law and a prospective new spending bill affect local self-government. Links: CBS News on the Covid relief bill; Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at National Review; CT law on  chocolate milk; AP report on prospective $3 trillion spending bill. Open the Gradebook (44:32) - Now that President Biden has confirmed his plans to run for reelection in 2024, we grade the electoral prospects of three leading Republicans candidates for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination. Links: Echelon Insights on Republican candidates for 2024.  Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (52:53) - After some mixed results on our recent NCAA basketball tournament picks, Dave is 16-7 on the year and Matt is 10-13. This week, we pick three of the Sweet 16 matchups and make our preseason Major League Baseball projections.       Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We discuss the corruption of elite American education by the pursuit of high status positions and the resulting subordination of that education to ideological fads and pseudo-wisdom.    Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (1:36) - We discuss the new CDC guidelines for social distancing in elementary schools. Links: National Review reports new guidelines; ABC News report; David Zweig at The Intelligencer; NYT report on AFT reaction. Required Reading (05:21) - Prof. Corbins leads us through chapters 7-10 of volume 2, part 1, of Democracy in America on key qualities of the democratic mind and a selection from Act I of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Assigned for next week: DIA, volume 2, part II (pp. 479-532). Headlines (38:35) - We discuss the rise of radical ideologies in elite private and public schools in light of Tocqueville’s discussion of the democratic mind. Links: Caitlin Flanagan in The Atlantic; Bari Weiss at The City; Cameron Hilditch reporting at National Review; Cameron Hilditch on California Ethic-Studies standards; David Brooks, Bobos in Paradise. Open the Gradebook (49:20) - We discuss the early stages of NFL free agency and grade the deals signed by the top three free agents to change teams. Links: Sporting News list of top-50 free agents; Position salary rankings at OverTheCap.  Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (56:07) - Last week, we picked the final two #1 seeds for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, each getting one of our two picks correct. Dave is now 14-4 in 2021; Matt is 8-10. This week we pick four of Saturday’s first round NCAA tournament matchups.      Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We discuss the religious character of our contemporary politics and the leading influences on the American democratic mind. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (1:27) - We discuss President Biden’s first primetime address. Links: Biden speech; Susan Crabtree at Real Clear Politics; New York Times fact check. Required Reading (10:28) - Professor Corbin leads us through the opening chapters of volume 2, part 1 of Democracy in America and a selection from Francis Bacon’s Aphorisms Concerning the Interpretation of Nature. Assigned for next week: Democracy in America, volume 2, part 1, chapters 7-11.   Headlines (34:42) - We discuss Shadi Hamid’s recent article in The Atlantic, “American without God” in light of our Tocqueville and Bacon readings. Link: Shadi Hamid at The Atlantic.   Open the Gradebook (49:31) - With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Wednesday, we grade four classic Irish entrees. Link: St. Patrick’s Day recipes. Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (54:20) - Dave continued his great run of 2021 picks last week by hitting on both of his NBA All-Star game projections. He is now 13-3 this year. Matt was 1-1 and now stands at 7-9. This week we pick the #1 seeds for the upcoming NCAA men’s basketball tournament and some of the first round results. Link: All-time NCAA tournament seed records.      Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

Summary: We discuss efforts to reform our elections and democracy in light of Tocqueville’s observations on the American Union at the end of volume 1 of Democracy in America. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (1:15) - We discuss the decision of Texas and Mississippi to lift their mask mandates and the reaction to it. Links: NBC News report on TX and MS; NBC News report on Biden reaction; CBS article on business response.  Required Reading (5:29) - Prof. Corbin guides us through the final part of the last chapter of volume 1 of Democracy in America and our adjacent reading: book 1, chapter 2 of Machiavelli’s Discourses on Livy. Assigned for next week: DIA, volume 2, part 1, chapter 1-10 (pages 403-439 in the Mansfield/Winthrop edition). Headlines (29:32) - We discuss the For the People Act, which recently passed the House, and the ongoing debate over campaign finance and election integrity. Links: Marcia Brown at The American Prospect; Dan McLaughlin at National Review; John Fund at The Spectator. Open the Gradebook (45:15) - We give President Biden a grade after the first forty days of his presidency. Links: Jim Geraghty newsletter; AP story on Biden approach to legislating.  Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (50:57) - After Dave hit on all his Golden Globes picks, he is 11-3 in 2021; Matt went 2-2 and is now 6-8. This week, we make our picks for the NBA All-Star game. Link: Team LeBron and Team Durant.       Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We discuss the current debate about equity and equality in light of Alexis de Tocqueville’s reflections on the relationship among Native Americans, African Americans, and European Americans in 19th century American society.  Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Leading Off (1:06) - We discuss the Equality Act, which was approved by the House of Representatives this week. Links: National Review report; National Review editorial. Required Reading (4:45) - Prof. Corbin leads us through the first half of the last chapter of volume 1 of Democracy in America on the relationship among Native Americans, African Americans, and European Americans in 19th century American society as well as a chapter from Augustine’s City of God and Aristotle’s teaching on equality and justice. Reading for next week: the second half of volume 1, part 2, chapter 10 (pages 348-396 in the Mansfield/Winthrop edition). Headlines (32:40) - We discuss the difference between equity and equality as the terms are understood by the Biden Administration in light of the ideas of justice present at the time of the American founding and the early days of the Progressive movement. Links: Andrew McCarthy at National Review; President Biden’s equity executive order.    Open the Gradebook (46:25) - With the first preseason baseball games upon us, we grade the most significant signings from this past offseason. Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (52:17) - As the sports lull continues, we make our picks for the top four awards at this Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. Link: Rotten Tomatoes Golden Globes predictions.     Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons. Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Email: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.com Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We reflect on the ways that circumstances, laws, and mores, especially religion, influence American democracy.Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.Leading Off (1:59) - We discuss the death of Rush Limbaugh. Links: Fox News reporting the death of Rush Limbaugh; Andrew Klavan; Ben Domenech; Mark Steyn.    Required Reading (7:10) - We reflect on the ways that circumstances, laws, and mores, especially religion, influence American democracy, based on chapters 8 and 9 of part 2 of volume 1 of Democracy in America and selections from Cicero’s Laws. Assignment for next week: the first half of the last chapter of volume 1 of Democracy in America (pages 302-348 in the Mansfield/Winthrop edition).Headlines (31:30) - We talk about the republican virtues spoken of by Alexis de Tocqueville and American founders like John Adams and their counterparts today. Links: “America’s Can’t Do Spirit” at Axios; Rod Dreher, “The Snowplow Test”; Marty Makary in The Wall Street Journal.  Open the Gradebook (45:40) - After a bad week for big-state governors, we grade the prospects of Andrew Cuomo, Gavin Newsom, and Greg Abbott continuing as the governors of New York, California, and Texas for another term. Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (52:30) - Last week, we both predicted correctly that more than 55 ½ Senators would vote to convict Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial with Dave getting the number of votes to convict (57) exactly right. Dave is now 7-3 in his 2001 predictions; Matt 4-6. This week, we predict how many quarterbacks will be traded between now and the NFL draft--and where. Link: CBS Sports list of quarterbacks that might be traded. Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaTodayEmail: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.comMatt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We discuss Alexis de Tocqueville’s account of the merit and demerits of democracy and consider how cancel culture emerges in a democratic society.Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.Leading Off (0:58) - We discuss the state of former president Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. Link: Wall Street Journal impeachment trial coverage.Required Reading (07:02) - Professor Corbin leads us through part one of Alexis de Tocqueville’s case for and against democracy in volume 1, part 2, chapters 6-7 of Democracy in America and a discussion of the different types of democracy in book 4 of Aristotle’s Politics. Assignment for next week: chapter 9 (pages 264-291 in the Mansfield/Winthrop edition).  Headlines (33:23) - We consider how cancel culture intersects with Alexis de Tocqueville’s worries about the power of the majority over the minds of democratic citizens. Links: Cato Institute study; Gallup poll on political ideologies; Pew Poll on the makeup of the Democratic Party; backstory of the firing of Don McNeil; Bret Stephens column; NY Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet’s first statement; NY Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet’s second statement. Open the Gradebook (51:21) - We discuss three ways to use your free time now that football is over and baseball hasn’t begun. Links: Andrea Mitchell tweet; Ben Shapiro response. Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (56:49) - Dave hit on both of his Super Bowl picks while Matt went one for two. This week, we project the number of total votes to convict former President Donald Trump.     Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaTodayEmail: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.comMatt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We discuss the role of the political parties and the media in shaping the landscape of contemporary American democracy. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.Leading Off (1:24) - We discuss the Senate power-sharing agreement between Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell and the fate of the filibuster. Link: Politico on the power-sharing agreement.Required Reading (3:39) - Prof. Corbin leads us through the opening chapters of part 2 of volume 1 of Democracy in America and Plato’s reflections on the degeneration of democracy in The Republic, with a focus on the roles of parties, associations, and the press in American self-government. The assignment for next week: “On the Omnipotence of the Majority in the United States and its Effects” (pages 235-249 in the Mansfield/Winthrop edition).Headlines (32:02) - We consider the political consequences of the deep partisan divide and close elections with unstable majorities that characterize our contemporary politics. Links: Chuck Devore, writing at The Federalist; Robert Reich at The Guardian; Yuval Levin at National Review; National Review on the Cheney vote; Politico on the censure effort against Sen. Sasse.  Open the Gradebook (46:55) - The San Francisco School Board recently decided to rename forty-four schools, including those named in honor of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. We grade four ways to choose names that will be able to stay on the right side of history. Links: The Atlantic on the San Francisco school board decision; BabyNames.com random name generator. Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (55:05) - Much to Matt’s disappointment and Dave’s delight, Punxatawney Phil saw his shadow last week, consigning the Northeast to six more weeks of winter. This week, we make our Super Bowl picks.     Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaTodayEmail: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.comMatt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We look at the strength of our federal system and national character in light of Tocqueville’s reflections on the US Constitution.Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.Leading Off (01:26) - We discuss last week’s vote on Senator Rand Paul’s resolution to declare a post-presidency impeachment trial unconstitutional. Links: The Hill reporting on the Senate vote; National Review on the Senate vote; Senator Rubio.Required Reading (06:36) - Prof. Corbin leads us through a discussion of volume 1, part 1, chapters 6-8 of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America and a selection from Thucydides’s History of the Peloponnesian War. The assignment for next week: DIA, part 2, chapter (pages 165-186 in the Mansfield/Winthrop edition). Headlines (31:43) - In light of Tocqueville’s discussion of the preconditions for maintaining free government over time, we discuss the state of our federal system and national character in the early days of the Biden Administration. Links: Rahm Emanuel on crises; National Review editorial on a “climate emergency”; Issues and Insights editorial on cost-benefit analysis; National Review reporting on the Mexico City policy executive order; President Biden’s signing statement; new Marist poll on public funding for abortion (note: 77%--not 70%--of Americans oppose public funding of international abortions).      Open the Gradebook (48:10) - The NFL has replaced the Pro Bowl with a video game this year. In honor of that dubious choice, we grade the all-star games of the NBA, NFL, and MLB.Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (54:36) - After a week of cold weather in New York and only mildly warm weather in California, we predict whether Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow on Groundhog’s Day and consign us to another six weeks of winter.     Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaTodayEmail: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.comMatt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

In this podcast, I go over the gradebook feature in Shoology.

We discuss President Biden’s Inaugural Address in light of the tradition of local American democracy described by Alexis de Tocqueville.Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.Leading Off (0:56) - We discuss the seventeen executive actions taken by President Biden on his first day of office. Link: CNN story from Inauguration Day. Required Reading (5:28) - Prof. Corbin leads us through a discussion of chapters 3-5 in volume one of Tocqueville’s Democracy in America and the first book of Homer’s Iliad. Assigned for next week: the second half volume 1, part 1, chapter 8 on the federal government.. Headlines (28:07) - We review the major themes of President Biden’s Inaugural Address, democracy and unity, in light of Tocqueville’s discussion of the democratic political life of early Americans. Links: Inaugural Address, Ben Domenech on unity at The Federalist.Open the Gradebook (48:43) - It’s championship weekend in the NFL - and for the second year in a row, the Patriots aren’t involved. We grade four ways to respond when your team is out of the playoffs. Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (55:17) - Last week, we picked the NFL’s divisional playoff games with limited success: Matt went 1-3 and Dave went 2-2. This week it’s the AFC and NFC Conference Finals. Though we both picked the favorites, Green Bay and Kansas City, we’re secretly rooting for a Bucs-Bills Super Bowl and one more chance for Tom Brady to break the hearts of Bills fans.      Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaTodayEmail: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.comMatt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

We look at the opening chapters of Democracy in America and the state of the spirit of religion and the spirit in America today. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.Leading Off (2:06) - We remark on the second impeachment of Donald Trump. Link: AP report on impeachment.Required Reading (6:07) - We discuss the Author’s Introduction to Democracy in America and the first two chapters of volume one of the work plus Genesis 1-3 and a selection from Hesiod’s Theogony. Links: Mansfield/Winthrop translation of Democracy in America.Headlines (29:56) - We talk about the role of Christians in the events of January 6 and, more broadly, the way that some leading evangelicals have connected the cause of Trump with the cause of Christ. Links: David French’s newsletter; Rod Dreyer on the Eric Metaxas-Charlie Kirk interview; Eric Metaxas-Charlie Kirk interview; Religion Unplugged report on the Jericho March; Rod Dreyer on the “MLK of the Deplorables”; Franklin Graham on the Republicans voting for impeachment (via Newsweek); The Atlantic on the Jericho March and January 6.  Open the Gradebook (43:41) - We grade three possible snow day activities: sledding, a movie marathon, and Zoom school.Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (48:58) - With football season winding down, we make our final picks for the rest of the NFL playoffs. Final records for our fall sports picks: Matt: 33-30-1; Dave: 22-41-1.     Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.Instagram: @DemocracyinAmericaTodayEmail: DemocracyinAmericaToday@gmail.comMatt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

In Episode 2, listen as Sam and Michael throw down about Google Chat (to block or not to block, that is the question). But, before he argue, we both agree on how awesome the gradebook is in canvas.

We take a look back at the first season of the show and preview our plans for season 2 beginning January 16. Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.Part 1 (3:21): Season 1 Recap - We discuss our favorite topics, writers, gradebook topics, and picks from the first season of our show.   Part 2 (16:59): Season 2 Preview - We discuss our plans to study the great works in the history of political philosophy beginning in January and connect them to the headlines of the day. First reading assignment: Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, Volume 1 Introduction.  Part 3 (26:28): Open the Gradebook - We grade three ways to spend your DIA-Today listening time while we’re on our Christmas break: catching up on the required reading, discovering a new podcast, and sending us better ideas for the Gradebook segment (democracyinamericatoday@gmail.com).    Part 3 (31:48): Tocqueville's Crystal Ball - Matt was 1-4 last week and Dave 2-3, leaving Matt 31-28 and Dave 20-39 overall (not 18-41, sorry!). This week, we pick: #14 Northwestern v. #4 Ohio State (CFB), #3 Clemson v. #2 Notre Dame (CFB), #1 Alabama v. #7 Florida (CFB), San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints (NFL).     Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

In this episode, we are talking all about EdPuzzle. We will go over the basics, and then we will share how you can use this tool to create engaging lessons for your students.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!News and UpdatesNew URL shortcuts from Google - try either jam.new or meet.new!More great updates for GSEFE users of breakout rooms in Google MeetFeatured ContentEdPuzzle is a super valuable tool for hybrid and distance learning - lots of tracking data and a great way to add interactivity to your videos - questions, notes and audioAccess EdPuzzle: https://edpuzzle.com/ and make sure you login or sign up as a teacher - if you use Google Classsroom, consider signing in with your Google accountCurriculum area is a great place to get started - lots of ready made videos with questions that are available to copy and assign to your classesWhen you sign up, make sure you select the correct School so that you can collaborate easily with your colleaguesContent area is where you will find your videos - you can organize into folders tooEdPuzzle Pricing PlansRachel's referral code and Katie's referral code (you get 3 extra video storage spaces when you sign up with this link) Getting Started with EdPuzzle Resource - all kinds of helpful articles here to help you with adding videos, adding questions, notes, audio, voiceovers, etc.EdPuzzle Chrome extension - Adds a save to EdPuzzle button to your YouTube page so it's easy to add!Types of classes - Classic (extra features in the Gradebook & can import from Google Classroom) and Open (no need for students to login - consider assigned nicknames here for easier tracking) OR use public linksEdPuzzle videos embed nicely with most LMS like Brightspace, Canvas, Schoology etc.Live Mode in EdPuzzleGrades can be downloaded and imported in Sheets - Global GEG webinarScreencastify now integrates seamlessly with EdPuzzleStudent Projects in EdPuzzlePresent to your school or district about EdPuzzleEdPuzzle Certification courses - Teachers AND StudentsNeed further help? Check out the EdPuzzle Help CentreSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)

Galatians 5:1-6 Find out what counts in God's Gradebook when it comes to our lives. Arapaho Road Baptist Church Sunday Morning Service at 10:45am 2256 Arapaho Road Garland, TX  75044 info@arapahoroad.org

Welcome to Fast Five with the Digital Learning Team where we will be looking at some bite-sized training and goals for your path to conquering your Canvas Courses. Today's special guest is Ashley Jackson (@TechCoachAshley) Show Notes: Tip #1: Access all Students/Submission for Google LTI 1.3 If a student has submitted an assignment, it will be on this page: https://assignments.google.com/ca Can be used to grade and verify student submissions. Tip #2: Grade posting practices Automatic/Manual posting You can set for the whole gradebook or specific assignments Resource doc: https://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/1116617-how-do-i-select-a-grade-posting-policy-for-a-course-in-the-gradebook Skyward Sync Set the sync for what works for you, sync when you are ready. Ashley recommends waiting until the majority of the grades are entered before syncing Missing assignments Update the grade status posting Resource doc: https://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/813662-how-do-i-change-the-status-of-a-submission-in-the-gradebook Tip #3: Message students who function Not only is this great for remediation, you can use this to message positivity and build connections Resource doc: https://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/813641-how-do-i-send-a-message-to-students-from-the-gradebook Tip #4: Grade total column and hide from students Hide the total in Canvas to help with Skyward Resource doc: https://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/92748-how-do-i-hide-totals-in-my-students-grade-summaries Move the assignments and columns within the Gradebook to meet your needs Tip #5: Notes Column (Modifications, IEP reminders, personalized notes) Could be Face to Face, virtual, items to connect about, etc. Resource doc: https://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/814127-how-do-i-use-the-notes-column-in-the-gradebook

Kaitlin explains how she sets up her gradebook percentages and why. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preachingtoacquire/support

Do you want to learn the how and when of implementing K-means clustering in Python? Would you like to practice your pandas skills with a real-world project? This week on the show, David Amos is back with another batch of PyCoder’s Weekly articles and projects.

Numbering your lessons may be the most important part of your curriculum planning, and helping your classroom run.  Giving your course a coding system won’t just be beneficial to you either.  Numbering your lessons will help your students, parents, admin, guidance and team teachers.  I use my coding system everywhere that I can. I number my lessons and put those codes on worksheets, notebook pages, lesson plans, unit plans etc.  You name it, there’s a number on it! By using a coding system, you can streamline your photocopies and get out of the copy room as soon as possible.  My numbering system for my lessons has 7 major benefits It outlines where I am in my curriculum and pacing It forces me to create flow within my lessons and planning Paperflow and photocopies aren’t stressful Keeps my students organized Parent communication is much clearer (this is especially true for more complex subjects that parents don’t use in their everyday lives, like chemistry) Gradebook is much more organized and it’s easier for kids to make up work   INBs take up less time  (If you’re interested in hearing more about My Unpopular Opinions about Interactive notebooks, you can read the post here. ) Want to sign up for the masterclass?  Click here!

We wrap up another school year on WELSTech with a discussion of teachers’ pandemic summer plans. Rachel Feld joins the conversation and shares an exciting virtual conference announcement from Martin Luther College. Enhance your PC clipboard capabilities with martin’s pick of the week, plus there’s loads of community feedback to learn from. The discussion: Unknown […]

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Two years after Parkland, Florida government, political and education leaders continue to debate the best ways to keep schools safe from violence. The state's Public Safety Commission, convened in the aftermath of the deadly attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, is about to issue a new set of recommendations. How individual districts choose to address the issues remains distinctly local. In Hernando County, the far north exurbs of Tampa, officials have long sworn by having trained law enforcement officers in the schools. Until one day the school district administration came up with a different idea. What comes next? Hernando County education reporter Jack Evans discusses the ongoing discussion with Jeff Solochek in our latest Gradebook podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thousands of students in Hillsborough County schools — the nation's eighth largest district — struggle to read at grade level, despite years of effort and millions of dollars directed at helping them. Why isn't the system seeing improvement? After talking with dozens of students, teachers and other experts, reporter Marlene Sokol has some insights into what drives the problem. One key takeaway: Reading has become a requirement rather than a passion, making it harder to hold distracted children's interest. She discusses her new special report on reading in this latest Gradebook podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A week after Election Day 2018, Florida remains knee deep in reviewing the results of some key state races. Not to be lost in the shuffle, though, are some significant outcomes in the Florida education world. Just over a quarter of school board incumbents statewide retired or lost their reelection bids, raising the question of whether that's enough to stop talk of imposing term limits on board members. Every district that asked voters to raise taxes on themselves to support school needs won its referendum. What message does that send to state lawmakers as they approach the 2019 legislative session? Reporters Marlene Sokol and Jeff Solochek discuss these issues and more in the Gradebook's post-election wrap-up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Florida's tax credit scholarship program, referred to as vouchers by many, is the nation's largest and growing such model. But does it meet the needs of the families it serves? Jason Bedrick, policy director for the national advocacy group EdChoice, co-wrote a report based on a survey of thousands of program participants. He discusses the findings and their implications with reporter Jeff Solochek in this week's Gradebook podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We kick off our Fall 2018 season with a look at ReggieNet, Illinois State University's customized learning management system. Instructional Developer Charles Bristow joins Jim Gee to discuss new features like the Attendance and Commons tool, introduced in the latest system upgrade. Plus, they look at some long-requested improvements to popular tools like Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, and the Gradebook. They also hint at a future improvement to ReggieNet that almost made it into this update, something exciting enough that Jim makes his happy teacher sound.

The Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association has been at odds with the school district over pay for the past year. It's not walking out of school, though. The group has taken its case to a special magistrate, who will decide whether the faculty or the administration has a better case. Reporter Marlene Sokol discusses the impasse, as well as her conversations with students leading school safety walkouts and rallies, in this week's Gradebook podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Legislature takeaways, test results, political activity and more by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: How long should a principal get to turn around a school? by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Budgets, pre-k, achievement gap and more by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Third-grade test results, veto pressure, Bright Futures and more by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: A school board member's reluctant opposition to HB 7069 by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Pushing for a veto, bills that missed and more by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Florida's legislative session, an education post mortem by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Testing, budgets, and the waning hours of Florida's legislative session by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: To stand or not to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Dividing students by race, creating more charter schools and more by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Pinellas Co. teachers union president Mike Gandolfo on annual contracts by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Trains, growth and joyous classrooms by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: School on Good Friday, success for English language learners and more by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Florida's legislative session at halftime, and school start times by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Bright Futures at 20 and college predictors of success by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With five weeks left before the Florida legislative session ends, reporter Jeff Solochek and editor Tom Tobin explore a bill aimed at tighter turnarounds for troubled schools, a big disagreement over property taxes and a local mixup that has some people talking about whether we still need to have valedictorians and salutatorians. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Getting a real look inside schools, not the 'dog and pony version' by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gradebook podcast: Florida education legislation on the move, turnaround schools and more by Tampa Bay Times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month we have the first half of a two part special discussing the release of Moodle 2.8. In this month's episode, Teresa and Stuart review the Gradebook changes, and some of the other activities that are graded in Moodle, and how these have changed.

Sometimes your Blackboard Gradebook columns can become all jumbled up and sometimes many of them might not even be visible to you. In this podcast, Mavis Leung will show you how to reorder the columns, hide and show columns and release a column to the students.

In this podcast Jon Coulson will show how to configure a spreadsheet for uploading to a Blackboard grade book, how to upload the spreadsheet, and how to configure the grade book.

In this podcast, we will show you how to view the entire class list in your Blackboard gradebook, how to sort the content of a gradebook column, and how to change the title of a gradebook column.

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