Grading isn’t mandatory—decide what truly reflects learning in your micro school.
This video explores whether traditional grading is necessary in a micro school or homeschool setting. It challenges the historical purpose of grades and offers practical, learner-centered alternatives like portfolio assessments, student reflections, and project presentations. Viewers will gain insight into how to show student progress without relying on test scores or letter grades, even when working in hybrid learning environments. With a focus on growth, communication, and long-term learning, this video helps educators and parents rethink assessment in a way that better fits their educational goals and values.
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Seann M. Dikkers, MEd, PhD
Dr. Dikkers is a husband and father of two homeschooled children. He currently works as VP of Development at Portals developing support for new homeschooling families. He has worked as a middle school teacher, high school principal, researcher, the Department Chair of Education at Bethel University, and authored books including TeacherCraft, Mobile Media Learning, and Real-Time Research exploring the powerful impact of play, design, and, *gasp* even having fun while learning.
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