That’s Not Crazy, That’s History!

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This is a episode #3 in the AI Toolkit for Teachers series where we learn to use AI in our classrooms. To get my free resources for teachers wanting to learn how to use AI in your classroom here: 👉 https://www.aaronmakelky.com/student-facing-ai 👈 If you know a student who wants to learn how to use AI for school without cheating have them check out: 👉 https://www.aaronmakelky.com/ace-college-wit...

Embracing Mistakes: The Power of Being Willing to Be Stupid This episode gets into Talent Tip #5: Be Willing to Be Stupid. The discussion highlights the importance of allowing oneself to make mistakes and embrace the learning process. The conversation emphasizes that acknowledging and accepting the possibility of appearing 'stupid' can lead to growth, innovation, and improved problem-solving skill...

AI Policy for Schools: A Practical Guide for Teachers Creating Effective AI Policies in Schools: Part 2 of the AI Teacher Toolkit To get my free resources and the student AI survey mentioned, click here: 👉 https://www.aaronmakelky.com/student-facing-ai 👈 If you know a student who wants to learn how to use AI for school without cheating have them check out: 👉 https://www.aaronmakelky.com/ace-col...

Talent Tip #4: The Power of Keeping a Notebook - Importance of keeping a daily performance journal, used by top performers like Serena Williams and Kurt Schilling. - Notebooks: can be physical notebooks, shoeboxes with scraps, or digital note apps. - Discusses various ways to organize and reflect on ideas, goals, and experiences. - Highlights the benefits of using a phone’s Notes app, Google Docs,...

This is episode 1 in the AI Toolkit for Teachers series where we learn to use AI in our classrooms. To get my free resources and the student AI survey mentioned, click here: 👉 https://www.aaronmakelky.com/student-facing-ai 👈 If you know a student who wants to learn how to use AI for school without cheating have them check out: 👉 https://www.aaronmakelky.com/ace-college-with-ai-course 👈 Check o...

Understanding Napoleon: Key Battles Explained In this episode of 'That's Not Crazy, That's History,' students from second block advanced world history class present detailed accounts of significant Napoleonic battles. The class covers the Battle of the Pyramids, where Napoleon's tactful use of divisional squares overcame the Mamluke cavalry. They discuss the impactful Battle of the Nile, highlight...

Child Labor During the English Industrial Revolution This episode is dedicated to Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity courtesy of my 2nd Block Advanced World History Class. Please add features like NotebookLM's audio generation to Perplexity! Our school blocks Google's NotebookLM but allows Perplexity, and we failed at creating Spaces for students to interview primary sources.   In this episode of...

- Discussion on Supreme Court reform with internet personality E on 'That's Not Crazy, That's History.' - Topics include implementing Supreme Court term limits, equalizing justice numbers per presidency, and restructuring the US circuit court system. - Suggestions for using an odd number of justices, bipartisan commissions, and enforceable ethics codes to eliminate political bias. - Pros and cons...

Reimagining the Supreme Court: Ethics, Reforms, and Radical Proposals- This episode of That's Not Crazy, That's History features 'E' discussing Supreme Court reform in the U.S. Government. - Topics include implementing term limits of 16 to 20 years for justices and ensuring each president appoints an equal number of justices. - Considers the idea of appointing justices through a national lottery t...

Building Hard Skills: Work Like a Careful Carpenter - Talent tip number eight: Work like a careful carpenter to build reliable hard skills. - Emphasizes being slow, careful, and attentive to errors. - Example: Suzuki music method teaches holding the violin bow correctly with repetition. - Example: Tom Brady carried a list of fundamental throwing techniques in his wallet for precision. - Neurologis...

We used Google's NotebookLM to turn our study guide into a podcast episode. Would content like this be helpful in studying for a quiz in your classes? We discuss information about the causes and key aspects of World War I. They highlight the  M.A.I.N. causes  of the war, which include  Militarism ,  Alliances ,  Imperialism , and  Nationalism . The documents also explain the significance of the  a...

As a history teacher, I've embraced that my role isn't about guarding facts. Admitting when I'm wrong in front of the class is second nature to me. But this week, Snapchat AI outsmarted me—something I didn’t see coming! I’m all about experimenting with my students. I observe their actions & knowledge in order to inform future lessons. While some teachers like to plan everything ahead, I believ...

Don't do drills. Instead, play small, addictive games. This tip is about the way you think about your practice. The term drill evokes a sense of drudgery and meaninglessness. It's mechanical, repetitive, and boring. As the saying goes, drill and kill. Games, on the other hand, are precisely the opposite. They mean fun, connectedness, and passion. And because of that, skills improve faster when the...

Talent Tip #13: Find the Sweet Spot Talent tip number 13. Find the sweet spot. There is a place right on the edge of your ability where you learn best and fastest. It's called the sweet spot. Here's how to find it. The comfort zone feels like ease, effortlessness, you're working, but you're not reaching or struggling, and your percentage of successful attempts is 80 percent and above. So that migh...

We learn about the French Revolution, specifically the Reign of Terror. We discuss the Law of Suspects & The Decree Against Profiteering issued by the Committee on Public Safety in 1793. We compare monoplists from Revolutionary France to toilet paper hoarders during the COVID Pandemic of 2020. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, l...

five ways to pick a high quality teacher or coach. Avoid someone who reminds you of a courteous waiter. Seek someone who scares you a little Seek someone who gives short, clear directions. Seek someone who loves teaching fundamentals. Other things being equal, pick the older person. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, s...

Talent Tip #11: Don't Fall for the Prodigy Myth The myth that talent is inherent and marked by early success is debunked. Notable examples of late bloomers include Michael Jordan, Charles Darwin, Walt Disney, Albert Einstein, and many others who were not recognized as prodigies. Research and observations suggest that early success can hinder long-term development because it may lead to risk-averse...

Talent Tip #10 from The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle. Honor the Hard the Skills. Hard skills are the trunk, soft skills are the canopy. First build the trunk, then work on the branches! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school d...

How can I use AI as a student today? In this episode we use Google Gemini to write a well researched resume for Napoleon Bonaparte & cite digital sources in MLA formatting for us. All in under 4 minutes & without typing more than two keys! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accele...

Talent Tip #9 is: To Build Soft Skills, Play Like a Skateboarder. What is a soft skill? How should I practice it? Do they matter in the age of AI? We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by indepe...

In this video, I address the questions and concerns surrounding the TikTok ban. I explain the process of how a bill becomes a law and discuss the current status of the ban. I present both perspectives on the ban, focusing on the potential security risks and the freedom of speech argument. It's important to consider the privacy rights we willingly give up when using TikTok. Understanding the contex...

How do I know what my ticket is for? How do I look it up? How can I use AI to help me understand the law? We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins Univers...

In this episode of That’s Not Crazy, That’s History! We learn about the difference between domains and websites with an analogy about parking spaces and cars. Since one of our students says he wants to learn how to build websites, we explained a skill that will actually “prepare our students for their next steps.” We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning pla...