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Introducing Assess THAT with Tom & Nat! Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso will be your go-to podcast for everything assessment. From formative assessment to feedback to grading, Tom and Natalie will share their expertise and experience to help you grow your assessment literacy to bring about a transformation within your classroom, your school, or even your district.   Beginning on September 9, Tom and Natalie will bring you bi-weekly episodes that drill down to what the research says, what it doesn't say, and how to put theory into practice.   Stay subscribed to the feed, and the episodes will download automatically!

Are you feeling stifled in your job? Have you gone from being celebrated to being the problem? Are you ready to become your boss and finally live the life you were always meant for? If you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, then this new podcast from Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso is for you! In each episode, Tom & Nat want to share their wisdom & experiences of leaving their jobs and building learning-based businesses as authors, speakers, and consultants.  If you are ready to leap but need support, subscribe below and let's get started!   Subscribe to the UYES Podcast   Follow Tom Schimmer on LinkedIn Follow Natalie Vardabasso on LinkedIn

In this brilliant conversation on assessment and standards based grading, we explore the vital connection between student wellness and assessment with special guest Natalie Vardabasso. We delve into planting a seed of change regarding shifting perspectives on assessment, exploring practical starting points for standards-based grading, and examining the intricate relationship between student emotional wellness and assessment. Additionally, Natalie shares exciting details about her new book and latest podcast with the wonderful Tom Schimmer. Don't miss this enriching conversation packed with valuable insights for educators and administrators! About Natalie Vardabasso:  Natalie is an educator, coach, speaker, and passionate learner. Driven to make education empowering for all, she has developed expertise in equitable assessment and grading practices and can break down complex topics into practical strategies to drive school improvement. Follow Natalie Vardabasso: Twitter: https://twitter.com/natabasso  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvardabasso/?originalSubdomain=ca  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unleash-yes-your-entrepreneurial-spirit-with-tom/id1751582284?uo=4  — Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast — Supporting the Podcast! Have you ever thought about supporting the Aspire to Lead podcast? For just $5 a month, you can help me continue to create and produce valuable content for aspiring leaders in education. I understand that everyone has their own preferences and budgets, so if $5 a month isn't feasible for you, no worries! The podcast will always be available to listen to for free. However, if you do find value in the podcast and can afford to contribute, your support would mean the world to me. By becoming a patron, you're enabling me to continue doing what I love and providing you with quality content. Thank you for considering supporting the Aspire to Lead podcast on Patreon. Your contribution, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated https://aspiretoleadpodcast.captivate.fm/support  Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Joshua Stamper...

This new podcast from Natalie Vardabasso with co-host Tom Schimmer will help you leave the politics of your job behind and experience the freedom of becoming your own boss.  →Use this link to subscribe/follow on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts!

In this episode, we are joined by Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso, renowned authors, coaches, and speakers, who share their compelling stories of transitioning from traditional educational roles to careers filled with freedom and fulfillment. This conversation covers the critical moments that often compel individuals to rethink their careers and lifestyles and offers practical advice for making a successful transition.Here are 5 takeaways from this episode:Overcoming Career Roadblocks: Learn how hitting a "rock wall" can serve as a powerful motivator for change.Self-Tuning: Discover the importance of tuning into your personal needs and desires to guide your career decisions.Seeking Validation and Meaning: Understand the common desires for validation, recognition, and meaningful work that drive career changes.Mindset Shift: Gain insights on reframing your mindset around money to embrace an abundant mentality.Countering Limiting Beliefs: Explore strategies to identify and counter limiting beliefs, paving the way to achieve your goals.#CareerChange #EducationalCoaches #PersonalFulfillment #OvercomingObstacles #AbundantMindset #ValidationAtWork #FindingMeaning #MindsetShift #MoneyMindset #LimitingBeliefs #SelfImprovement #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerTransition #LifeCoaching #EducatorStories

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TakeawaysStories are a powerful way to make sense of the world and navigate chaos.Self-reflection is essential for personal and professional growth.Taking action and building habits are key to achieving goals.Overcoming perfectionism and embracing imperfection is crucial for progress.Martyrdom and neglecting self-care can hinder personal and professional success.Rethinking assessment in education can lead to more meaningful and effective learning experiences.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Season Overview01:30 The Power of Stories03:13 Natalie Vardabasso's Background and Work04:21 The Process of Writing a Book05:31 The Impact of AI on Education06:14 Finding Purpose and Making Choices08:36 The Importance of Self-Reflection10:01 Taking Action and Building Habits13:18 The Need for Inner Work17:56 The Dangers of Martyrdom19:41 The Power of Emotions and Self-Care21:02 Overcoming Perfectionism and Taking Action23:11 The Law of 1% Increases29:10 Dipping Your Toes into Rethinking Assessment30:56 Naming and Declaring Goals31:26 Narrative Assessment and Backpack of Success Skills32:09 The Heart of Leadership33:26 Overcoming Resistance to Change35:38 The Power of Educators Coming Together37:44 Assessment as a Process39:53 Assessment and AI44:17 The Importance of Planning and Reflection in Assessment46:03 Defining Goals and Motivating Students48:05 Rave: The TV Series 'The Bear'Items Mentioned In Showhttps://twitter.com/natabassohttps://twitter.com/educrushpodhttps://www.instagram.com/natabasso/https://www.empowermentecosystem.com/summit The Bear: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/Assessment is a process

In this 149th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from December 11 to 15, 2023 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: https://bit.ly/SpotifyFreshAirAtFivePlaylistE149 ⁠ 11th: Tech Tools for Teachers E16? "Adobe Firefly & QuillBot (AI in Education, Part 3)" 13th: The Optimalist "AI, Humanity, & Unlocking Education's Future w/ Matt Miller" 14th: The Tom Schimmer Show "BONUS: Assessment, Change, & Mindset through Story (w/ Natalie Vardabasso)" 15th: The Embrace the Messy Podcast E7 "Katie White Embraces the Messy"; Teach Happier S4E15 "Guilt Baked a Pie" ---------------------------- Track: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: EduMagic with Sam Fecich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshairatfive5/message

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: @natabasso Natalie on Instagram: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple     EMPOWERMENT ECOSYSTEM ✨Check out the website for schedules, locations and to register: empowermentecosystem.com/summit     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)   "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  

Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Howie Hua shares about a student self-reflection activity that he bookends at the beginning and end of his Math courses, starting with students posing in a photo frame that says "I Am a Math Person." Natalie Vardabasso reminds us of the True North of assessment: accurate grades = confident learners. Melissa D argues that if an assessment doesn't inform your teaching practice or your students' learning, there's no point in giving it. Lynnette Earle writes that IEPs simply confirm and validate the info that effective teachers already know about their learners. When it comes to AI tools in the classroom, Chey Cheney talks about modelling, demonstrating, being purposeful, transparent, and open. Kyle Niemis from Quizizz encourages teachers to consider installing the Quizizz Chrome extension, which makes YouTube-to-quiz even faster and easier than it was. A quick update on my holiday publishing schedule: I will record on December 16th, and then I'll be back to it on January 13th. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Coupe by The Grand Affair I Did That by Diamond Ortiz Memory Rain by Yung Logos Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: What's the best way to motivate more student learning? Natalie Vardabasso points us to authentic audience. Katie White shares a reproducible framework for student goal-setting that includes My Goal, Materials and Resources, Prior Knowledge and Skills, and Action Steps. Trevor MacKenzie encourages teachers to stick with the cultures of student self-reflection, feedback, and revision that we are building in our classrooms.  Teacher 2 Teacher shares three daily formative questions that teachers can ask themselves about their own practice (credit: Donita Hicks). Tyler Rablin asks why we would never accept public performance reviews for teachers on the walls of our staff rooms but we do just that to our primary students. Roy Smith asks us NOT to tell our students "You should know this already." Zoe Branigan-Pipe sings the praises of a retired principal who left a positive impact on his community. Jason Kennedy reminds us that even as we savour the final bell on Friday, some of our students aren't celebrating quite so much. Let's make sure they feel the love while they're in our care. Julie Ann puts a positive spin on things, expressing that although November was "exceptionally brutal," she's looking for a positive momentum shift as she heads into November. Jay Wamsted comments on a narrative that we're seeing around teacher social media: the idea that admins just keep piling more on teacher plates until they reach the point of burnout. Melissa Aveling shares a fun text prompt that she applied to Microsoft's text-to-image tool to generate a cartoon-like self-portrait. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Emily asks: Do you provide time for students to reflect on their learning after a lesson or unit? If so, what strategies do you use? I look at some responses. I recall a George Couros suggestion about giving educators time to write and blog about their professional learning. Susan Jachymiak shouts out the Unsupervised Leadership podcast, so I take a quick look at the work they're doing on their website. Dr. Josh Kunnath decries the practice of using grades to penalize students for behavior, attendance, or missing assignments. We're no longer assessing learning in those cases. Natalie Vardabasso encourages educators to use accommodations to uncover student strengths despite deficits. Jeremy Jorgensen reminds us to integrate student writing into everything we do. If students can write well, they can think well. Jeremy also points to the power of walking as a reflective act. Walking = medicine. Chey Cheney points out that students are not robotic rule-following practitioners: we learn, we observe, we implement, refine, and tweak according to the unique needs of our learners and their environment. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

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In Don't @ Me (2:32), Tom reminds listeners that there is no trophy at the end of the holidays and that it is important to find time for ourselves and rest. Then (6:40) Tom, highlights his Top 5 Holiday Movies of all time. Finally, in Assessment Corner (20:02), Tom is joined by Natalie Vardabasso and Colleen Dawson to highlight the "Empowerment Ecosystem," a program Natalie created to create a support community for those change agents leading assessment and grading reform in their schools or districts.   Natalie on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush on Instagram: @educrushpod Colleen on Twitter: @Mxhumanizingedu   Book a Meeting for Empowerment Ecosystem https://calendly.com/natabasso/60-minute-meeting   NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

Natalie Vardabasso believes learning is driven by our passions, aligned with our strengths, and at the heart of our humanity. It is the vehicle by which we find out who we are and how we might make a positive impact on the world. However, the beauty of learning is often lost in the business of school. It has become her greatest passion to reimagine education in the service of learning for all. Natalie strives to create an inclusive culture that fosters authentic learning towards the achievement of meaningful outcomes. Through intentional prototyping of instructional design and assessment practices, she continues to work towards a culturally-responsive and liberating praxis. She is also the host of #EduCrush Podcast. Connect with Natalie Vardabasso on the following platforms: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvardabasso/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/educrushpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/natabasso EduCrush Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educrush/id1529486348 Connect with our co-hosts Alli and Peter Peter Hostrawser LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/ TW: twitter.com/PeterHostrawser Website: https://www.peterhostrawser.com Alli Privitt LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliprivitt/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendalli/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/My-Friend-Alli/100070164684007/ Website: https://www.myfriendalli.com/ Check out our sponsors below DistrictZero Empower your learners to achieve self awareness, resiliency, and improved emoitional climate across learner groups within 15 days! Sign up for a FREE 30 minute consultation with a DistrictZero team member today! CLICK HERE To SIGN UP! https://bit.ly/3pNu5VG spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

In Don't @ Me (3:21), Tom outlines what he believes the societal rules surrounding "no spoilers" should be. Then, Tom is joined by Lindsay Titus (11:19) to discuss how educators can maintain some semblance of balance through the inevitable stress that comes with any school year. Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (51:46), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about how to sustain change efforts in assessment & grading. Lindsay on Twitter: @ltitus828 Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsaytitusedu Lindsay's Website: www.defineyouniversity.com Podcast: Define YOUniversity   NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"     UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING   Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here     CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple Empowerment Ecosystem: Book Here!   CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

In Don't @ Me (2:32), Tom expresses his frustration with those teachers who seem to want to run away from referring to themselves as "teachers."  Then, Tom is joined by Lainie Rowell (11:24) to discuss her latest book, "Evolving with Gratitude: Small Practices in Learning Communities That Make a Big Difference with Kids, Peers, and the World."  Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (57:11), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about some Leadership Blindspots when it comes to leading the efforts to create a new assessment and grading paradigm in a school. Lainie on Twitter: @LainieRowell Lainie on Instagram: @lainierowell Lainie on Facebook: Lainie Rowell Lainie on LinkedIn: Lainie Rowell EWG on Apple Podcasts: EWG Podcast EWG on Spotify: EWG Podcast   NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"     UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING   Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here     CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple   CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

In Don't @ Me (2:36), Tom expresses his concern that if we can't listen to one another and empathize without agreeing, then the divides in our society will further deepen. Then, Tom is joined by Nathan Wear (14:02) to discuss his book, "Making Grades Matter: Standards-Based Grading in a Secondary PLC at Work."  Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (52:13), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about whether it's "Gradeless" or "Grade Less." Nathan on Twitter: @Nathan_Wear MGM on Twitter: @GradesMatterSBG   NEW BOOK BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"     UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING   Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here     CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple   CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

In Don't @ Me (2:16), Tom reflects after a camping trip about his core group of friends who are more like family. Then, Tom is joined by Gholdy Muhammad (11:51) to discuss her book, "Cultivating Genius, an Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy."  Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (46:40), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about how to assess 21st-century competencies. Gholdy on Twitter: @GholdyM Gholdy on Instagram: @gholdym   NEW BOOK BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"     UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING   Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here     CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple   CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

In Don't @ Me (2:53), Tom recounts his trip to Montreal with his son to see their first-ever Formula 1 race. Then, Tom is joined by FNESC President Tyrone McNeil (19:46) to discuss the state of indigenous education. Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (1:04:56), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about some effective analogies that help clarify some complex assessment topics. Tyrone on Twitter: @STCTye Tyrone on LinkedIn: Tyrone McNeil   NEW BOOK BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"     UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING   Annual Conference on Assessment & Grading  Austin, TX (July 18-20, 2022) Register Here     Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here     Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here     CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple   CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

In Don't @ Me (3:17), Tom questions whether or not society's assertion of "majority rule" is something we all really believe in. Then, Tom is joined by author Zaretta Hammond (14:04) to discuss her 2015 release, "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain." Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (1:03:29), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about what aspects of assessment and grading are non-negotiable, and which aspects allow for some philosophical choices. Zaretta on Twitter: @Ready4rigor Zaretta on Instagram: @crtandthebrain Zaretta on Facebook: CRTandtheBrain Zaretta on LinkedIn: Zaretta Hammond Zaretta's Website: www.crtandthebrain.com   NEW BOOK BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"     UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING   Annual Conference on Assessment & Grading  Austin, TX (July 18-20, 2022) Register Here     Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here       Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here   Student Agency Institute  Laval, QC (October 24-26, 2022) Register Here   CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple   CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

In Don't @ Me (3:17), Tom, through highlighting a truly awful travel experience last week, explores how life tests us and how we have to maintain perspective, regardless of how frustrated we might be. Then, Tom is joined by author and "Neuroscience Meets SEL" podcast host Andrea Samadi (27:14) to discuss how SEL competencies positively impact the brain and the physiological development in children and youth. Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (1:01:47), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about where to begin if you're leading a reform effort in assessment & grading. Andrea on Twitter: @andreasamadi Andrea on Instagram: @andreasamadi Andrea on Facebook: Achieveit360com Andrea on YouTube: Andrea Samadi Andrea on LinkedIn: Andrea Samadi Andrea's Website: www.achieveit360.com Andrea's Podcast: Neuroscience Meets SEL   NEW BOOK BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"     UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING   Annual Conference on Assessment & Grading  Austin, TX (July 18-20, 2022) Register Here     Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)  Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here       Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here   Student Agency Institute  Laval, QC (October 24-26, 2022) Register Here   CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple   CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com  

How will we prepare young people to thrive in this uncertain future? This week's guest, Natalie Vardabasso, shares how educators can use assessment, equity practices and social emotional strategies to enhance student experiences, innovation, and creativity.  In this episode, we also discuss: Equity work beyond books The relationship between Standards Based Grading and SEL practices And her podcast, #EduCrush! About Natalie Vardabasso: Previously a middle-school teacher and instructional coach, Natalie is currently the Assessment Lead at a K-12 special education school and host of the #EduCrush podcast. In her many roles, she has lived into the belief that learning is driven by our passions, aligned with our strengths, and at the heart of our humanity. Whether working with kids or adults, Natalie strives to create an inclusive culture that embraces learning as the vehicle through which we find out who we are and how we might make a positive impact on the world. Follow Natalie Vardabasso: Website: https://educrushpod.com/ (https://educrushpod.com/)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/natabasso (https://twitter.com/natabasso)  Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/educrushpod (https://twitter.com/educrushpod)    Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag athttp://www.teachbetter.com/swag ( www.teachbetter.com/swag) [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Aspire-Swag-Website-Image-update-6.18.21.png () Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware:https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast ( ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast)   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? https://joshstamper.com/contact/ (Contact Joshua Stamper ) for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices athttp://www.teachsummit.com/stamper ( www.teachsummit.com/stamper)   Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact:https://joshstamper.com/contact/ ( https://joshstamper.com/contact/) Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper ( www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper ( www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper) Linkedin:http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ ( www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast ( https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast) Subscribe:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2)   Aspire to Lead made it to the Best New Education Books I'm happy to announce that my book, "Aspire to Lead", made it to https://bookauthority.org/books/new-education-books?t=1424ls&s=award&book=1953852386 (BookAuthority's Best New Education Books). BookAuthority collects and ranks the best books in the world, and it is a great honor to get this kind of recognition. Thank you for all your support! The book is available for purchase https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953852386?tag=uuid10-20 (on Amazon). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 Review the Podcast

Though we are learning more about the importance of human connections in schools and workplaces, which are the relationships that actually drive learning? In this solo episode, host Natalie Vardabasso explains how our relationships with a mentor, a champion, a coach, and ourselves create the optimal learning diamond. Show Notes: Defining the pinnacle of the learning diamond and guide for our hero's journey: the mentor. (4:46) How the social norms around gender challenge the potential of mentorship. (9:00) How champions hold our hearts and show up as Marigolds in the workplace. (14:37) Why accepting champions means accepting ourselves. (19:49) Our coach is our ride-or-die and critical friend. (21:06) Radical acceptance for our emotions to show up better for others. (26:05) Accept your call to adventure and seek your learning diamond. (33:47) View full show notes here! Email the Podcast: hello@educrushpod.com Podcast on Twitter: @educrushpod Natalie on Twitter: @natabasso Podcast on Instagram: @educrushpod Podcast Website: www.educrushpod.com   

Natalie Vardabasso is one of my favorite education minds and overall cool humans that I've been lucky enough to meet. We first connected through Twitter (@natabasso) and we are truly kindred minds. This conversation happened a WHILE ago (shoutout to my doctoral program), but you all need to know her work, no matter how long […]

EduPodlooza is an all-day marathon, live-stream event featuring some of the dopest names in the education podcast space. The day is filled with many different segments including round tables, a radio play, and of course, a poetry slam. The slam segment was a collaboration between the following EduPodcasters who shared their own poems and responded to poems that had been submitted digitally: Mealey & Tudisco of Unprofessional Development (@unprocast) Gerardo Munoz of Too Dope Teachers and a Mic (@TooDopeTeachers) Traci Bowder of Intelligogy (@intelligogy) Natalie Vardabasso of EduCrush (@educrushpod) Grab a coffee and get ready for some playful and powerful spoken word poems!  

A teacher first and foremost, Natalie is currently the Assessment Lead at Calgary Academy, a K-12 special education school in Alberta, Canada. She is also the host of the EduCrush podcast that features inspiring educators, innovators, leaders and activists who are reimagining education.

Natalie Vardabasso is a special education teacher and assessment lead working at Calgary Academy, a private school in Alberta, Canada. She has extensive experience in education and has taught Jr High humanities and done some instructional design and coaching as well. She also hosts the always inspiring EduCrush Podcast. Natalie is absolutely fired up about rehumanizing education through dialogue, community, and creativity. In this episode Natalie and Natalie discuss the ins and outs of assessment and how to best use assessment tools to foster growth and enthusiasm around learning. Topics discussed include co-designing success criteria, the importance of formative assessment and how to use professional judgement above all else.    Timestamps  Just two small town girls talking assessment [2:10] Natalie Vardabasso answers a question with a question [4:58] Co-designing success criteria [6:29] The importance of building background knowledge [8:48] Purposes and impacts of formative assessment [10:19] Experimenting with portfolios [11:42] Shifting to inviting others to change [14:40] Assessment is cyclical, not linear [16:57] The ultimate debate in assessment [17:34] Professional judgement over gradebook calculations [19:13] Caution! Delay showing students their score [20:40] Switching to learning outcomes and proficiency scales [21:50] Consistency within your teaching team [23:48] What are grading conferences? [25:43] Students have all the answers! [27:37] Special Education and Assessment [28:37] The outcomes isn't a task or test, it's the learning [29:17] Applying all this to math [32:05]   Selected Links from the Episode This Week's Freebie! Feedback Conversation Guide for Educators Websites! Spaces Website - https://spacesedu.com/ Peter Liljedahl's Website - ​​https://www.peterliljedahl.com/teachers Books! Upgrading by S. Blum and A. Kohn Building Thinking Classrooms in Math by Peter Liljedahl

Creativity is an energizing force that allows us to breathe new life into our work as educators. In this solo episode by host Natalie Vardabasso, learn more about what exactly creativity is (and isn't), why it needs liberating, and how to do just that in our classroom and schools. View the episode as a blog post at https://www.educrushpod.com/liberating-creativity/   

EduCrush is a podcast that aims to reimagine and rehumanize education. In the second season, host Natalie Vardabasso will continue to feature the dope and disruptive humans who are leading change and unleashing authentic learning. Season two will also introduce bite-sized project features and strategy hacks to equip educators to make innovative ideas a reality in their classrooms.

We have gathered an amazing team of teacher-poet-edupodcasters to read and review poems about teaching!  Featuring...   Natalie Vardabasso from Educrush @educrushpod Traci Browder from Intelligogy the Podcast @intelligogy Gerardo Muño from Too Dope Teachers and a Mic @TooDopeTeachers Tudisco and Mealey from Unprofessional Development @unprocast And thank you to all of our poets! Batsheva Frankel from Overthrowing Education for her poem "My Two Hearts" @JoshuaSiegel for "Let's Hear It For Teachers" @VictoriaTheTech for her Haiku "In September" by @chrisjcluff   Sponsors: HelloFresh

No teacher is an island, we get where we are going with the help of others and my interview today is an incredible example of two passionate teachers coming together to share in their journey.  Join me in my first ever podswap with teacher/podcaster Natalie Vardabasso from the EduCrush Podcast, as we dive into the creative process and what meaningful learning looks like in our classes.  Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter  https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook  Follow our guest:  https://educrushpod.com/ - website  https://twitter.com/educrushpod - Twitter https://www.instagram.com/educrushpod/?hl=en - Instagram  

In Don't @ Me (1:58), Tom expresses his appreciation to all teachers who have, over the past 12-14 months, done heroic work in supporting learners through these unprecedented times. Then, Tom is joined by Natalie Vardabasso (12:57), Assessment Instructional Design Lead at Calgary Academy and host of the EduCrush Podcast. Finally, in Assessment Corner (58:35), Tom discusses the importance of knowing your assessment purpose and why it sets up everything else throughout the assessment cycle.   Natalie Vardabasso on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush Podcast on Twitter: @educrush EduCrush Podcast on Instagram: @educrushpod   Achieve Virtual Institute (August 16-18, 2021)   Email the Podcast: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Follow Tom on Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com

We sit with fellow edupodcaster Natalie Vardabasso!  We discuss what type of students we were, how to fix all of education, and the true meaning of a song from the musical Annie...   Check out the EduCrush Podcast! Follow her on Twitter @educrushpod She also suggested Readicide by Kelly Gallagher.   Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us!   Sponsors: Podgo Joshua and Casey Yell About Movies!

With so many different learning management software systems available and various digital tools, we are exploring how we can make assessment more efficient, meaningful, and less onerous for teachers.Noa Daniel (@noasbobs) leads a vibrant team of educators in a conversation on ensuring that our assessment is both meaningful AND manageable:Christine Chin @MmeChinYRDSBDeb McCallum @bigideasineduNadia Bearcroft @literacynadia Jason Trinh @jasontriesJen Giffen @virtualgiff Natalie Vardabasso @natabasso

As an educator, instructional designer, assessment specialist, and podcast host, Natalie has lived into her belief that learning is driven by our passions, aligned with our strengths, and at the heart of our humanity. Whether working with kids or adults, she strives to create an inclusive culture that embraces learning as the vehicle through which we find out who we are and how we might make a positive impact on the world. Natalie is currently the Assessment Instructional Design Lead for a K-12 special education school in Calgary, Alberta, and the host of the #EduCrush podcast (https://kite.link/EduCrush) which features inspiring educators, innovators, and activists who are reimagining education.

In Episode 42 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about The Power of the Book Talk. Chey and Pav participated in a fantastic Book Talk meeting with a group of educators and the author of the book "From the Ashes," Jesse Thistle. During this conversation, Chey and Pav both learned a tremendous amount about the major themes of the book, as well as many other perspectives surrounding the memoir. Jesse offered so much insight into the writing of his memoir, including some of the interesting logistics with writing, as well as with recording the audio book. He provided the participants of the book talk with insight on how he wrote the book and what were the themes involved in writing it. Book talks offer an incredible amount of value with regards to expanding teachers or readers deeper understanding of books. They allow for the reader to be able to see and understand perspectives that they would otherwise not be able to see. Book talks also offer teachers a deeper understanding of differing themes sot that they can teach a book better to their students. They also offer an opportunity to engage in discourse surrounding the parts of a book that otherwise would not emerge if we were simply reading and understanding a book on their own. Chey and Pav introduce Natalie Vardabasso, an Instructional Designer from Calgary, Alberta, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Natalie talks about assessment and how it can create a more vibrant classroom and school culture. After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by discussing a few of their favourite takeaways from their book talk with Jesse Thistle, author of "From the Ashes." Find out more about Jesse Thistle here: https://jessethistle.com/ Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies. You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest Natalie from Calgary, Alberta at: Twitter: @natabasso ----------------------------------------------------------- The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/ Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney Sponsorships: off for this episode