Tom Schimmer

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2pbe6-fd05e7 In Don’t @ Me (3:51), Tom outlines the challenges we face when deciding whether someone is defending themselves or being defensive. Then, Tom is joined by Alexa Schmid (16:42), […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-c93wr-fc47ec In Don’t @ Me (2:13), Tom highlights the psychological phenomenon of “introspection illusion” (via Dr. Emily Pronin) and talks about its impact on both our disagreements with colleagues and […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7q6pt-fbe89a In this bonus episode, Tom is joined by Tom Guskey to discuss the recent decision by the Biden Administration to mandate that standardized tests proceed this spring. The conversation […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mv4i9-fb8256 In Don’t @ Me (2:05) Tom takes aim at those who (wrongly) use the terms like “EduSpeak” or “Buzzword” to refer to important, research-validated processes. Then, Tom is joined […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3s32n-fad5f5 In Don’t @ Me (1:34) Tom shares his thoughts on why (now more than ever) people use labels to undercut the credibility of those with whom they disagree. Then, […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2bb2b-fa2284 In Don’t @ Me (6:18) Tom examines the strange relationship some educators have with research and suggests that our experience be used to add the nuances of implementation. Then, […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hwhk8-f95daf In Don’t @ Me (2:50) Tom explains why he’s done talking about the “COVID learning loss” and why rich, engaging opportunities now are all students need going forward; that […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hxvxv-f898b7 In Don’t @ Me (1:58) Tom explores the psychological motives behind why some people believe strongly in conspiracy theories and potentially how to support those who realize the theories […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vi6bq-f7d9cc In Don’t @ Me (2:48) Tom asserts that now is the time for teachers to reclaim their professional judgment; however, to do so, he also asserts that teachers must […]

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ey9tq-f74b2f In Don’t @ Me (2:35), in the wake of the events in Washington, DC on January 6, Tom makes the case for why we need to rehumanize our human […]