The EduGals Podcast

In this episode, we delve back into our discussion about the book 'Grading for Equity' by Joe Feldman. The third chapter which we are exploring is titled 'How Traditional Grading Stifles Risk Taking and Supports the Commodity of Grades' and opens up the conversation about belief systems and the prevailing view on student achievement. We discuss the stark differences between the Industrial Revolution beliefs and 21st-century beliefs regarding education, and raise questions about how grading methods should shift in light of these changes. We particularly focus on the harm that a heavy focus on extrinsic motivation can cause and the negative implications of traditional grading practices on the trust and relationship between teachers and students. Furthermore, we scrutinize how grades have become a commodity leading to competition rather than collaboration and debate whether traditional grading serves the purpose of preparing students for post-secondary education or not. Towards the end, we suggest potential solutions that look beyond punitive grading policies and value both the learning process and the students' individual expressions of learning. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/138** Support the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

In this episode, we delve deeper into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, examining the pillar of 'action and expression'. We review the importance of different methods and accommodations that allow students to demonstrate their learning in the most effective manner. We'll also highlight potential barriers, such as physical impairments and language difficulties, while emphasizing the value of alternative strategies and physical interaction with materials. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/137** Support the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

In this episode, we are discussing the challenges and successes that we have experienced with destreaming in our classrooms. Specifically, we'll chat about the new grade 9 English curriculum, continuing efforts with other destreaming program areas, and how to best support teachers that are implementing destreaming. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/136** Getting Ready for Destreaming - E081Destreaming Education: Our Two Cents - E048Support the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are talking all about how we start out using various opening routines in our mastery-based classrooms. Specifically, we will share how we set up our courses and some daily activities you can use with your students to get them ready for learning. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/135** Opening Routines For The Semester/School Year: GimKitDaily Opening Routines For The Classroom: Flippity Random Name PickerModern Classroom Project: Guide to Opening and Closing RoutinesSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are continuing our book study with chapter 2 of Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms by Joe Feldman. Specifically, we will dive into the history of schools and grading and examine what's changed and what's not changed (which is a lot!). 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/134** Chapter 1 - E130ManufacturingMigration and ImmigrationIntelligence Testing and CategorizationProgressive EducatorsQuiet vs noisy classroomsLearning skillsBell CurvesSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are chatting all about station-based learning. This instructional model is frequently used at the elementary level, so our focus for this conversation is how to implement station-based learning in the secondary classroom. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/102** Blended Learning in Action bookBalance with Blended Learning bookUDL frameworkModern ClassroomsSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are chatting about how Rachel's grading approach is shifting this year. Specifically, we will chat about standards-based grading, how Rachel is applying standards-based grading in her classroom, and where she hopes to be with her grading approaches in this school year. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/133** Rethinking Your Grading Scale - E122Specifications Grading - E107ChemEd talk on Standards-Referenced Grading in Chemistry Classroomsexample 1example 2Support the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are chatting about technology use with students and how parents can best support that at home. We will share a little bit of our own struggles as parents and also some ideas that we have as educators to help support families. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/132** How Technology Influences Student Thinking - E125This Week In Ontario EduBlogs - Stephen Hurley and Doug PetersonCanadian Paediatric Society screen time recommendationsSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are sharing our podcasting process. We'll get into our past and current podcasting practices, as well as the apps and tools that we use and love! Whether you are interested in podcasting for yourself or with your students, this episode is packed full of great tips and tricks to get you started. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/131** GarageBandAudacityHindenberg ProDescriptSamson Q2URode PodMicCloud LifterRodecaster ProBuzzsproutAnchor/SpotifySupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are starting our book study with chapter 1 of Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms by Joe Feldman. Specifically, we will dive into what makes grading so difficult to talk about and even harder to change. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/130** Grading for Equity by Joe FeldmanJesse StommelSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are chatting about providing options for comprehension in the classroom. Using the UDL (Universal Design for Learning) framework and representation pillar, we're going to share some different strategies on how we can help students make information accessible, but also how to transform that into knowledge they can use. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/129** CAST.org - Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworkWhy Don't Student's Like School? by Daniel WillinghamLearning That Transfers by Julie Stern et al.Modern ClassroomsSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

In this episode, we are exploring asset vs deficit mindsets in education. We'll go over our observations as well as some of our ideas to shift away from a deficit mindset in our classrooms. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/80** Google Sheets auto-translate words EduGIFGoing Gradeless, Grades 6-12 by Elise Burns and David FrangiosaAsset vs Deficit Mindset DefinitionsRachel's grading Twitter rantSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are setting our goals for the upcoming school year. We'll chat about both our professional and our personal goals, from mastery-based learning to leadership goals and maintaining a good work-life balance this year. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/128** Professional Goals: ChemEd Conference 2023Leadership Goals: Personal Goals: Support the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are talking all about how to build buy-in for ungrading in your school community. We'll discuss ungrading buy-in strategies for various different stakeholders such as teachers, admin, parents, and most importantly, students. Let's start talking about ungrading! 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/97** Teachers/Admin: Rethinking Letter GradesGrading for Equity by Joe FeldmanParents: Students: Support the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

In this episode, we are exploring ways to set up your Learning Management System (LMS) effectively and efficiently to optimize course organization and learning for your students. We'll go over tips, strategies, and ideas for setting up your LMS, whether it is Brightspace, Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, or something else. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/56** Brightspace Part 1Brightspace Part 2ScreencastifyCanvaDesign With CanvaCode AcademySupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

In this episode, we are talking all about an amazing, and easy-to-use tool called Canva. We will be diving into the how-tos, ideas for using Canva with your students, features within Canva, and the differences between the types of accounts (free, pro, and education). 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! News and Updates Our 10 most popular EduGals podcast episodes of 2020Featured Content Canva websiteCanva for Education account sign upCanva Pricing ChartGetting Started with Canva TutorialsCanva for Education TutorialsCanva TemplatesFont Combinations ToolColour Palette GeneratorCourseraedXmany moreCanva Design TypesCanva Distance Education ResourcesClassroom Kits TemplatesFlashcard TemplatesResume templatesInfographic Templates for EducationSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are discussing the why and how of creating effective instructional videos for your classroom. We'll share some considerations for creating videos, as well as tools you might want to use and tips and tricks to help you along the way. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/67** Unit Planning TemplateRetrieval practice for note takingSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

In this episode, we are getting into the debate of which tool we think is better - Google Slides or Google Jamboard. We'll do comparisons of different features and give you our overall impressions and preferences for these two tools. So stay tuned and make sure you listen right to the end! 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! News and Updates Set up Google Meet breakout rooms ahead of meetings in Google CalendarVersion history now available for Jamboard on webFeatured Content slides.google.comjamboard.google.comTemplate Gallery in SlidesSlidesJamboardToolbar in JamboardSlidesJamboardExplore Feature in SlidesJake Miller, Educational Duct TapeVersion History in SlidesAdding hyperlinks in Slideschanging slide dimensionsMaster in Google SlidesSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are talking about the use of digital portfolios in the classroom. We'll explore why you would want to use portfolios, how to assess or evaluate portfolios, and our best tips and suggestions to make portfolios a success in your classroom. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/74** Rachel's blogging assignmentKatie NovakGoogle SitesGoogle SlidesSlides ManiaBook CreatorWakeletNotionE068E050Conferencing prep example - Evidence JournalsHuman Restoration ProjectSupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show

This week, we are talking all about grading in a mastery-based learning classroom. We'll share our learning as well as guiding principles to keep in mind as you consider grading practices in your mastery-based structured classroom. 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! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/66** Modern Classrooms Project@JessiferUngrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning and What To Do Instead by Susan D. BlumAuto-Updating TrackerGrid System TrackerSingle Point RubricsMoteScreencastifySupport the showConnect with EduGals: @EduGals@dr_r_johnson@KatieAttwellEduGals WebsiteSupport the show