Starr Sackstein
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Hacking Assessment: Empowering Educators for Student Success
Keynote Description:
Join us for an inspiring journey into the heart of assessment innovation with Starr Sackstein, a renowned educator and author who is redefining the way we measure student learning. In this thought-provoking keynote, Starr will share practical strategies and insights from her bestselling book, "Hacking Assessment". Get ready to challenge your perspective on assessment and discover how to empower both educators and students in the process.
Learning Outcomes:
Reimagine Assessment: Explore fresh approaches to assessment that move beyond traditional testing, and learn how to create assessment methods that capture a more comprehensive understanding of student learning.
Promote Student Ownership Discover techniques to shift the assessment process from something done to students to something they actively engage in. Learn how to foster a sense of responsibility for their own learning journeys.
Foster Growth Mindset: Gain insights into how assessment can encourage a growth mindset in students. Understand how to create a culture where mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning.
Effective Feedback Strategies: Learn to provide actionable and timely feedback that drives student improvement. Explore the power of feedback in the assessment process and how it can be a catalyst for growth.
Assessment for All: Discuss inclusive assessment practices that address the diverse needs and abilities of all students. Learn how to adapt assessment methods to create equitable learning opportunities.
Technology and Assessment: Explore the role of technology in modern assessment. Understand how digital tools can enhance assessment and support a more data-informed, personalized learning approach.
Practical Implementation: Leave with a toolbox of practical strategies that you can immediately apply in your classroom. Gain the confidence to start hacking your assessment practices to better serve your students.
Starr Sackstein's "Hacking Assessment" keynote is a call to action for educators who want to engage, inspire, and empower their students through innovative assessment practices. Join us and be part of the assessment revolution that is shaping the future of education.
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Books by Starr Sackstein
“Assessing with Respect: Everyday Practices That Meet Students' Social and Emotional Needs” (2021)
The book addresses the five SEL competencies identified by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making—and explains how teaching students to develop their abilities in these areas can help them improve their learning and assessment experiences. Sackstein also raises important considerations for educators, urging them to * Examine their implicit biases to improve their relationships with students. * Deepen their understanding of the impact of grades and assessments on students' self-image and their ability to reach their full potential as learners. * Develop personalized assessment systems that ensure an accurate, fair, and equitable portrayal of what students know and can do. In addition to presenting the relevant research, Sackstein draws from personal experience and the reflections of students, teachers, and administrators to present a compelling case for approaching assessment through the SEL lens. Educators at all levels who have witnessed the devasting effects that testing can have on students' beliefs in themselves as learners will find Assessing with Respect to be an invaluable guide to ensuring better outcomes—and better emotional health—for all students.
“From Teacher to Leader: Finding Your Way as a First-Time Leader without Losing Your Mind” (2019)
Amazing. Exciting. Terrifying. Your first year as a school leader can be all those things at once. Emotions seem to swing from one end of the spectrum to the other and back again in a single hour, not to mention the school year. You miss the classroom even as you hope to make an impact on a larger scale. You wonder where you fit in now that you’re one of them—a leader. Whether you have already made the move into leadership or are wondering whether a role in administration is right for you, Starr Sackstein’s insight in From Teacher to Leader will help you make the best decisions for yourself and those you serve. In this honest and practical guide, Sackstein prompts you to reflect as you stretch for personal and professional growth. How do you know when you’re ready to move into leadership? What do you do when you miss being in the classroom? How can you make sure you’re leading well? What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Leadership isn’t easy, and being a first-time leader carries its own set of challenges. But with From Teacher to Leader, you’ll be equipped to thrive in your new role.
“Hacking Homework: 10 Strategies That Inspire Learning Outside the Classroom (Hack Learning Series)” (2016)
What happens when students actually choose to learn outside the classroom? They become independent, lifelong learners, who never need to be told: "do your work." It's easy when you say Goodbye to traditional homework The research is done, the results are in, the debate is over. Kids hate homework, most parents hate homework, and many teachers only assign homework because administrators say it's school policy. Now, traditional homework is being hacked. Learning outside the classroom is being reimagined, and student engagement is better than ever. A new vision of out-of-school learning World-renowned author/educator Starr Sackstein has changed how teachers around the world look at traditional grades. Now she's teaming with veteran educator, curriculum director, and national presenter Connie Hamilton to bring you 10 powerful strategies for teachers and parents that promise to inspire independent learning at home, without punishments or low grades.
“The Power of Questioning: Opening up the World of Student Inquiry” (2015)
Teaching and learning cannot happen without questions. Inquiry is the offspring of curiosity and creativity. Questions are incredibly powerful tools that open the world up. In the age of Google, the way we teach needs to change and students need to be reconnected with their early childhood curiosity. Let’s put that control back into kids’ hands by teaching them to question better. The Power of Questioning will help you to make students partners in their own learning.
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