Living On The Edge of Chaos

In this episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with Kallie Moore. Kallie Moore manages the paleontology collection at the University of Montana and co-host the YouTube channel PBS Eons . She has also consulted for Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on renovations to the DINOSAUR ride, as well as hosted a livestream for the newly opened Deep Time Hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natur...

In this episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with Tammy Watchorn and her latest book and work real truth about understand and creating change. In particular her book, Change Ninja Handbook , places the reader in an interactive approach that will appeal particularly to non-linear thinkers and those who learn best through action and application. It’s pragmatic, focusing on tips for getting peo...

TOPICS WE EXPLORE Who is Jessica Vance? How can we consider what is happening in our practice and connect with others? The issue of disconnect that happens between leaders and staff. How do we recalibrate our brain to support the work we know is best for kids The difficulty of letting go and truly listen to where to go next. The power of community and not going alone in the ambiguity of inquiry. I...

In this episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with two of the most wonderful people I know, Robyn Hrivnatz from Microsoft and Scott Bricker, a Director of Educational Technology & Innovation for district in California. This conversation was part of the Microsoft  EDU Live.  Join @RobynHrivnatz and @ScottBrickerEDU as our friend Aaron Maurer joins #USMicrosoftEDULive to talk about how building...

In this episode, Aaron Maurer (Coffee For The Brain, Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor), Beth Campbell (teacher-librarian, Forest Grove Elementary), and Sarah Vice (6th grade educator, Forest Grove Elementary) discussion how education is hard. Rebalancing our mindset and learning space can be even harder when so much is swirling in the realms of chaos. Let's take a breath and expl...

In this episode, Aaron Maurer (Coffee For The Brain, Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor), Beth Campbell (teacher-librarian, Forest Grove Elementary), and Sarah Vice (6th grade educator, Forest Grove Elementary) share many ideas to enhance authentic learning for students. This is not a list of apps or tools, but examples of teachers who have crafted quality projects, authentic learn...

In this episode, I speak with Steven C. Smith is the Education Specialist for NASA’s Educator Professional Development Collaborative at the Johnson Space Center. Steven helps to develop, package, and deliver professional development and STEM Engagement opportunities that translate the work and discoveries of NASA for use in the classroom. His work allows students to participate directly in NASA’s...

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Robin, a former art teacher at High Tech High and one of the original founders of the campus. Jeff has a long career of doing what is needed most for education and not being afraid to disrupt the system that does not work. It is a complete honor to have a chance to talk with him for an hour to learn more about the keys to learning and education. This is my second...

Topics We Explore 1:20 - Who is Jacqueline Russell 2:00 - Exploring MakeCode 4:30 - micro:bit update to hardware coming November 5:00 - Using micro:bit in remote environments 8:30 - What is difference between micro:bit and Raspberry Pi and Arduino? 11:47 - Going through the updates of new micro:bit 18:45 - How to access block coding, Javascript, and Python 19:30 - More features of the micro:bit 28...

Topics We Explore 1:40 - Who is Mark Sparvell? 3:49 - What is some of current research and ideas in the field of SEL across the globe? 10:30 - What can we do for the legit concern of educator burnout with all the pressures in schools? 18:00 - How do we integrate SEL that does not feel fake or forced? 25:40 - The importance of collective efficacy, isolation, and trying to find ways to come together...

Listener Participation. Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com Topics We Explore 1:30 - Who is Scott McLeod? 3:30 - What are schools doing to find success in this hybrid, online, and F2F teaching? 8:30 - How do we begin to tackle engagement when it is more important than ever before? 13:50 - Why we need to do less, not more! 20...

Listener Participation. Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com Topics We Explore Why is Flipgrid such a wonderful tool for educators to consider using? How is Kerry-Ann using Flipgrid to help manage the hybrid teaching? How can a teacher use Flipgrid for assessment? What are some ways to integrate Flipgrid with other tools such...

Listener Participation. Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com Topics We Explore Learning Outcomes  Understand the science and research about online teaching and learning Apply the concepts of F2F teaching to online/hybrid Engage students in exploring their curiosity Develop lessons to move our thinking to deeper connection   W...

Listener Participation. Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com Topics We Explore   Learning Outcomes Differentiate between planning for various modes of engagement, representation, and expression, with a focus on engagement . Provide choice and autonomy in order to promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation. Desi...

Topics We Explore 5:30 Why wonder is so important? How did Jason create wonder in museum settings and convert that to online spaces? 6:30 What is the illusion of knowledge? 8:00 How does the right question change everything? 11:00 When does a revolutionary idea start off popular? 14:30 What is process to creating magic and wonder? 16:20 Magic is everything we don’t understand 19:00 How do we organ...

Learning Outcomes Examine impact of social isolation/stress/health/safety needs, interruption of basic needs. Identify self-care activities to support well-being for self . Recognize when additional support is needed. What I will DO in this module: Watch/listen to conversation with Dr. Dillon Consider where in your current system needs an update/upgrade Utilize resource documents to choose one str...

Listener Participation. Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com Topics We Explore   Learning Outcomes Identify Core Four Establish understanding of reserch on what work Apply the new knowledge   What I will DO in this module: Determine your Core Four Choose one of four challenges to apply the insights from the sessino to your te...

Listener Participation. Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com Topics We Explore   Learning Outcomes Identify role of teacher Process how to incorporate 3 types of interaction Figure out what is in your toolbox   What I will DO in this module: Watch a conversation with Michele Eaton about strengthening our teaching practice. Re...

Listener Participation. Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com Topics We Explore   Learning Outcomes Identify purpose of assessments. Create a quality assessment. Learn to let go of previous practices as you embrace the new.   What I will DO in this module: Watch a conversation with Becky Keene about rethinking assessment Refle...

Topics We Explore NEWSLETTER LINK 085: Ginger Lewman https://wp.me/s4covo-085 034: Living On The Edge of Chaos Podcast with Ginger Lewman https://wp.me/p4covo-1LM 3:00 Introduction of Guests 5:50 - Framing the question from social media post by Ginger 9:15 - Initial thoughts on the question from Patti 19:30 - Can we actual force/require engagement? 25:00 - How engagement is so vital as we compete...

2:00 - Coffee Conversation - Burnout and Class Size DOES Matter! UPDATES 6:00 – Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes https://amzn.to/2EqZ46f My Goodreads Review Sandman on Audible  9:00 Marvel Avengers on XBOX Avatar: The Last Airbender (wikipedia) Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix) Comixology SUGGESTIONS FOR THE WEEKEND 10:00 - ChilledCow  11:00 Levar Burton Reads Pockets short story 12:45 - We...

Topics We Explore 3:00 - This Is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters by Dudley, Drew https://amzn.to/2QxViu5 5:00 - PowerPoint to Guide Conversation for Podcast Guests (Reach out if interested in joining the show!) 9:00 The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers Book 1) by Chambers, Becky https://amzn.to/31Df51K Check out ebooks from public library (my library) 12:00 - Sand...

Topics We Explore. 3:00 - Who is Betsy? 6:00 - How is she helping others understand the importance of building relations with teams, peers, players? 10:30 - How do we communicate better? ACT Videos 13:30 - How do we fix communication if we have already started off on the wrong foot? 19:00 - How do we communicate that those "above" us are not communicating well? 28:00 - Successful examples of great...

In this episode I am sharing the fourth book in my new podcast project for this podcast called Coffee and Chapters with Coffeechug . Head to this page to learn more, listen to the podcast about the format, and get involved. Today I am sharing the book,  Rework by Jason Fried If you want to join for any of the future books, then reach out and let me know. Video Version https://www.youtube.com/watch...

In this episode I am sharing the third book in my new podcast project for this podcast called Coffee and Chapters with Coffeechug . Head to this page to learn more, listen to the podcast about the format, and get involved. Today we are sharing the book, Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know by Gladwell, Malcolm If you wan...