Every once in awhile you post something and I think ... who took Hank and how do we get him back?? Then, I realize, nope that's Hank...❤️

TL;DR
You can't just implement a new/different grading system and hope it works.
You must change how instruction is designed and delivered.
You must engage students in the process every step of the way.

I also do not believe the whole "grades are motivators" ... for a certain set of students, sure. For the students who benefit most from a no-zero system, absolutely not. But, it's an easy fix to a system that requires a fundamental shift in practice.

gradebook. Formative tasks must build skill and content knowledge needed to complete the graded summative tasks. Also a vital piece is the conversations happening with sts about what the system is, how it works, and why it is beneficial. And those conversations are not one-and-done...but continuous.

instructional design. One of the major problems with implementing a no-zeros or SBG system is in the initial rollout. Training on how to design instruction in such as system cannot be overlooked. You cannot do what you always did before and just decide some assignments don't need to go into the

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this! Sometimes I just need to read versus hear and keeping show notes like this keeps me in the know without missing out. I <3 everything about it!!

Now add the increasing reliance of kids on generative slop machine crap.

Training a generation to not be able to absorb information, not be able to think, not be able to communicate, can't build community = absolute isolation.

The perfect consumer.

Which would actually be hilarious (not really, but ... world we live in, right) ... b/c he would probably be one of the most conservative choices...

This is how close we are to hiding people in attics...

and when groups of men such as those in the video approach, form a wall and keep moving. It will take large numbers. It will take fortitude. Some will need to have their phones on and recording the entire incident. Ignore the "authorities". When the numbers are high enough, what can they do...