The 8-Bit Instructor: Who Gets to Level Up? (EP006)

EP042 Reflections on a Crazy Year – The Educator's Quest

It's the final episode of the first season! I do some reflecting on this past year and the things I've learned as well as things that will hopefully continue on after things go back to "normal".

1. EP042 Reflections on a Crazy Year 28:31
2. EP041 Gamification with Michael Matera 47:25
3. EP040 Summer PL 38:08
4. EP039 What Marvel Strike Force Taught Me About Collaboration 42:04
5. EP038 Digital Escape Rooms with Karly Moura 47:50

Episode 6

In this week’s episode, we look at the history of grades. News and updates from Google and Quizizz. And, your 8-Bit Crew question of the week.

News & updates

• Check out my Udemy course on Google Classroom
  • AUGUST65 for 35% off
  • VIRTUAL for free access (first 10 to register)
• News & Updates
  • Quizizz lessons
  • Google Play Kids Space
  • Google collaboration with non-Google accounts
  • Google improves Braille accessibility

Treasure Chest: Share to Classroom

• Share to Classroom Chrome Extension: send webpages as announcements, assignments, etc.

Boss Battle: The History of Grading

• Resources about grading
  • History of Grading Systems
  • Grading Systems
  • Grade Inflation
• Takeaways
  • Grading and reporting are not essential to the instructional process
  • Grading and reporting serve a variety of purposes, but no one method does them all well
  • Grading and reporting are inherently subjective
  • Grades have some value as a reward but no value as a punishment

Crew Members’ Board (#8BitCrew)

QOTW: What is your take on grades?

Use the #8BitCrew on Twitter or post longer stories in the comments section here.

Get connected

• Twitter: @comicsock & #8BitCrew
• Web site
• Youtube 
• Email: 8bit.instructor@gmail.com
• Support the show on Patreon.

Check out my Google Classroom Udemy course. Try the following codes out:

• AUGUST65 for 35% off
• VIRTUAL for free access (first 10 to register)

Credits

Music by David Fesliyan (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/)

• Intro/Outro: “Retro Platforming”
• Boss Battle: “Boss Battle Rock”
• Crew Member’s Board: “Pirate Dance”
• Wrap up: “Game Over” by Patrick de Arteaga

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