Living On The Edge of Chaos

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To access links, images, quotes and more head to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/066 Topics We Explore The shift in schools of disengaging students in learning when we forced teachers and students to learn from a scripted textbook and curriculum. The power of our classrooms being the community The power of field trips What is the Matrix of a Learner How all of these elements in the graphic above overlap...

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We must stop letting the pressure to be "busy" override our ability to do great work. We must learn to say no to things that don't bring us the joy we need. We must start by saying no to one thing this week. https://coffeeforthebrain.com/064/

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Topics We Explore The guilt many of us feel for not working all the time, even during the weekend. How do we establish priorities to not be one dimensional? How getting away from work can actually make us better at our job. Take advantage of the time we have with friends and family. Show Notes & Quotes “I’m an Educator but I’m Also Human” by @RafranzDavis The Tail End - Wait But Why via @waitb...

Topics We Explore Who are these two amazing brothers and what are they doing as students making a difference in the lives of many students interested in EV3 and FIRST LEGO League? How did they get started in their own learning journey to reach the point they have achieved at the ages of 13 adn 15 at the time of the recording. What is your process when thinking and designing solutions to problems?...

PODCAST OVERVIEW In this episode I get a wonderful opportunity to connect with Tara Linney who is the author of Code Equity, a book about how to get more females and minorities involved in STEM, coding, and Computer Science in education. She is an international educator and coach who has been able to teach in many countries to expand her work and message. Tara is amazing. We talk about the issues...

Once again, I have gained invaluable knowledge and insight from someone more than half my age younger. In this episode I chat with Kyle, but many of you know him as BuilderDude35 on YouTube. If you have done anything with FIRST LEGO League, then you have used his videos at some point in your journey. Even if you don't build with LEGO EV3 or participate in FIRST LEGO League, then don't run away. Wh...

CHECK OUT THE SHOW AND EPISODES ON ITUNES Topics We Explore What is leadership? How do you rise about the crowd of sameness? How do we learn how to lead? What is his current WOW project of the moment? How do we create enrollment in our ideas? How do we take the first step in leadership? Show Notes & Quotes “Leadership is someone who drives other people to their passions” “Leadership is helping...

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Check out the show and episodes on iTunes Another great episode speaking with my good friend Todd Beard who is helping to change the education landscape of STEM across the nation. Jen Goetz Junior High Special Education Teacher Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for Pleasant Valley Show Notes How do define the word leadership? (4:15) What is the process to become a leader? (5:45) Self Confidence...

Todd Beard MIE Fellow He also works with Youth Spark and a host of other job details as part of the Microsoft Philanthropy. Todd is also part of the Hack STEM team. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeacherBeard Show Notes 8:00 - How Todd taught grades k-12 Computer and adapted ideas to the real world 14:00 - As STEM is becoming more a buzzword, there are still many singletons trying to figure out what...

In this episode I share the battle we all face with the voice in our head. We speak to ourself more than anyone else so it is important what we say in these conversations. And I challenge you to frame your words in a way that has worked for me to check myself before I wreck myself.

In this episode I share an insight I gained while running bright and early one morning last week prior to the grand opening. It is an important lesson for all of us to remember as I am sure at some point we have compared ourselves to others.  Don't do it. Let me know your thoughts. I would love to hear from you. Check out our 212 STEAM Labs website

In this episode I am sharing out the importance of not settling. This episode is one that I have listened to my own words as my stress levels have gone up preparing for the Grand Opening and all that needs to be done. I am learning to listen to my own advice as I have moments where I doubt the journey I am on, but I know that I am creating something of value for the community and have to ride out...

In this episode I am sharing one of the ways to leverage technology to enhance authentic learning for students. This is not a list of apps or tools, but examples of teachers who have crafted quality projects and infused technology to take learning to the next level by empowering students to take the driver seat in learning. This was part of a hour long Skype call I held with a college education ma...