Standards-Based Grading: Preparing Our Students for the “Real World”?

About two months ago, my husband brought home his annual review (or employee evaluation) from work. I glanced over it and when I got to page three, I was shocked to find out his employer uses a standards-based assessment system to evaluate its employees. I ran into the kitchen and exclaimed, “Wait! This is standards-based! This is standards-based grading! This is how I assess my students! Do other companies use this?” My husband said, “Uh, yeah, this is how every company I’ve worked for evaluates employees.” It is? Corporate America uses standards-based grading… Read More

Augmented Reality Webinar featuring Collin Brooks and Naomi Hartl

by Collin Brooks (@CollinBrooksie)

The #PhysEdSummit 2.0

Strap up your boots, actually boot up your computer – we are going on a journey to the #PhysEdSummit. The #PhysEdSummit will be professional development chosen by YOU and facilitated by professionals within the physical education field. Topics will be relevant to today’s ever changing educational landscape. This virtual PD experience will accommodate the needs of the veteran teacher, the college student preparing for a career in physical education, and everyone in between. Before you read the rest of this post, please take some time to check out an email Adam Howell… Read More