In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Nick welcome Kellie Ady from http://schoology.com (Schoology) on the program to discuss how teachers can approach a https://www.schoology.com/blog/5-ways-approach-standards-based-mindset-schoology (Standards-based mindset). What is Standards-based Grading?Standards-Based Grading measures a student’s mastery of grade-level standards by prioritizing the most recent, consistent level of performance. The learning targets are aligned with the standards and students are offered multiple ways to demonstrate understanding and proficiency. As this goes own, students monitor their own progress toward hitting these targets and teacher feedback is given consistently to help build motivation and progress. https://edulastic.com/blog/standards-based-grading/ (Everything You Need to Know About Standards-Based Grading) http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/oct08/vol66/num02/Seven_Reasons_for_Standards-Based_Grading.aspx (Seven Reasons for Standards-Based Grading)
http://cu-portland.edu/letsconquer (This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland) In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Last Week: Tech Coach Roundtable Building a Tech Coach brand is important and something that needs to be discussed. Didn’t realize that so many components went into creating a website.Domain Hosting Theme / Colors Logo Content Strategy Tech Coach Mastermind Join the http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind (Tech Coach Mastermind) and learn how to help your school district today!2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts2 Month Promo Code: 50 6 Month Promo Code: 100 12 Month Promo Code: 150 Websitehttp://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind (www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind) Do You Have a Question For Us? http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net https://www.schoology.com/blog/5-ways-approach-standards-based-mindset-schoology (How To Create a Standards-based Mindset) What is a Standards-based Mindset? 5 Ways to Approach a Standards-based MindsetGet Proficient with Standards and ScalesShow several examples Give students a clear goal to achieve Talk your students walk through the rubric and how they would grade the assignments Realize the Power of RubricsFigure out what standards you are addressing and discuss what each of the levels of a rubric would look like. Have students collaborate with you on the rubric Factor in the 0 FactorNot everything needs to be in the official grade book. How can we give kids feedback without it being negative on their grade? Try more TriesGive students additional opportunities to get it correct. Should our goal be to rank our students or to get our students learning and progressing? Master the Mastery AreaMoving students beyond the traditional grading portal and giving them a way to check their understanding of skills. Creating a culture around Standards-based learning?Mindset Shifts around grading practices Thinking in terms of proficiency Thinking in terms of perception Using Schoology for Professional Development Modeling blended or hybrid learning Extending the learning Leveraging things like badges & gamification http://www.askthetechcoach.com (On the Next Episode) Online Courses Creating Tech Coach Resumes
About our GuestKellie AdyKellie Ady, an “almost native” of Colorado, spent 25 years in public education before joining Schoology in 2016. In her current role as the Senior Director of Instructional Strategy, she works with districts across the country who are implementing digital learning initiatives. As an educator, she spent the first half of her career