Living On The Edge of Chaos

Listener Participation.Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comTopics We Explore Learning OutcomesIdentify 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 assessmentReflect on some internal questions about your practiceEngage in dialogue with other educators about the issues you are facing.Accept and complete the challenge! Your challengeCome join the learning here - https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-1/rethinking-assessments

Topics We ExploreNEWSLETTER LINK085: Ginger Lewman https://wp.me/s4covo-085034: Living On The Edge of Chaos Podcast with Ginger Lewman https://wp.me/p4covo-1LM3:00 Introduction of Guests5:50 - Framing the question from social media post by Ginger9:15 - Initial thoughts on the question from Patti19:30 - Can we actual force/require engagement?25:00 - How engagement is so vital as we compete against bigger issues as kids are no longer forced to be "in" class and the stakes at hand. This is not a temporary issue.29:00 - What are examples to help with engagement?The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self, Revised Edition by Miller, Alice Kansas Can School Redesign Project  Your challengeShare your insights over on this Flipgrid on the question, "Is participation the same as engagement?"Share how you handle participation in your class?How do you create engagement opportunities for students? Provide an example Here is the Flipgrid to add your thoughtsHere is the Wakelet to add resources and examples WHERE TO FIND GingerWebsite – https://gingerlewman.com/Twitter – https://twitter.com/gingerlewmanInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/GingerLewman/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GingerLewmanHer book, Lessons for LifePractice Learning by Ginger Lewman  https://amzn.to/2XdHSFO  WHERE TO FIND PattiTwitter – https://twitter.com/yoyosciteachLinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-duncan-15261a14/ 

2:00 - Coffee Conversation - Burnout and Class Size DOES Matter!UPDATES6:00 – Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes https://amzn.to/2EqZ46fMy Goodreads ReviewSandman on Audible 9:00 Marvel Avengers on XBOXAvatar: The Last Airbender(wikipedia)Avatar: The Last Airbender(Netflix)ComixologySUGGESTIONS FOR THE WEEKEND10:00 - ChilledCow 11:00 Levar Burton ReadsPockets short story12:45 - Weeklypedia NewsletterMinimal FitnessTemplate TrackerBrooks Ravenna 11 ShoesStravaPushfitPro AppCircadian Code

Topics We Explore3:00 - This Is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters by Dudley, Drew https://amzn.to/2QxViu55:00 - 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/31Df51KCheck out ebooks from public library(my library)12:00 - Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes https://amzn.to/2EqZ46f12:00 - X-Men: New Mutants Classic, Vol. 1 https://amzn.to/2YDQzvpAvatar: The Last Airbender(wikipedia)Avatar: The Last Airbender(Netflix)18:00 - 100 PushUp Challenge and Minimal Fitness19:30 - Episode 10920:00 - Sandman on Audible 21:00 - High Score - Netflix Documentary21:20 - LEGO SPIKE Prime Series - Episode 1: Unboxing https://wp.me/p4covo-2KzQuestion of the Week: What is your favorite family recipe that Ava and I can cook?

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 Videos13:30 - 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 communication33:00 - Perception and focusing on the good35:00 - How do we apply these ideas during times of living remotely?39:30 - Final ideas from Betsy and where to connect(see notes below) Betsy Resources.Her website: https://www.betsybutterick.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/betsybutterickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betsythecoachescoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betsy_thecoachescoach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BetsyButterick/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsybutterick/ Books MentionedCrucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition by Roppe, LauraFierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time by Scott, Susan TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking by Anderson, Chris for Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, Second Edition by Switzler, Al Catch Them Being Good: Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Coach Girls by Salzberg, Charles 

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 FriedIf you want to join for any of the future books, then reach out and let me know.Video Versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTABKULPYhI CHECK OUT THE SHOW AND EPISODES ON ITUNESThe show is now on Spotify!The show is also now on Google PlayThe show is also now on StitcherListener ParticipationOption 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comRoundtable Discussion ParticipantsThis is a solo adventure for this episode. Let me know what you think.Topics Explored:2:30 - Basis for connecting this book to the current situation of remote teaching and remote learning6:30 - Living Space can't be work space11:00 - Issues with mission statements13:00 - You need less than you think17:00 - Be a curator19:40 - Get started20:30 - Meetings are toxicBreatheAvoid these four letter wordsResourcesGoogle Geeking: Tips and Tricks for Productivity and Efficiency https://wp.me/p4covo-2HKConverting office for remote learning and teaching https://wp.me/p4covo-2H0

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, MalcolmIf you want to join for any of the future books, then reach out and let me know.CHECK OUT THE SHOW AND EPISODES ON ITUNESThe show is now on Spotify!The show is also now on Google PlayThe show is also now on StitcherListener ParticipationOption 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comRoundtable Discussion ParticipantsAll participants are from the Mississippi Bend AEA 9 who I am lucky to call both friends and colleagues.Brett Van DeventerTopics We Explore7:30 - Quick overview of the book10:30 - What story stood out the most to us as readers?Larry Nassar20:00 - How quick we are to judge others and get upset when others judge us25:00 - Brock Turner case, rape culture, and alcohol35:00 - Trauma/stress and impacts on brain40:00 - What can we actually take away from this book to impact our lives?ResourcesOur old podcast when we worked together talking about the OA - 041: Living On The Edge Of Chaos Roundtable Talk on The OAOur second conversation we used to hold on Fridays back in the day - 038: Living On The Edge Of Chaos 2nd Roundtable Insanity Talk Previous Book Discussions120: Atomic Habits Book Discussion with Nancy Peterson 116: Happiness Advantage Roundtable Discussion Part 2111: Happiness Advantage Roundtable Discussion Part 1 110: Coffee and Chapters with Coffeechug  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1won522XRAOprah Podcast link Joe Rogan podcast with Malcolm GladwellCrucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition by Roppe, Laura 

Listener Participation.Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comTopics We Explore.3:00 - Boone introductionAFOL5:00 - Why is hands on learning and exploration important?10:00 - How do we infuse hands on play at home and in schools?100 LEGO Element Challenge16:00 - How did you handle the feedback from the judges? How did it impact your building process and ideas?24:00 - How did Boone and Mark communicate together and solve problems when emotions are high and passion into the build process?34:00 - What are some build tips, techniques, and ideas for the LEGO builder to use?Bricks and MinifigsSeed Element - take one unique piece and build something based on that piece.Jacob Sadovich41:00 - Final words from BooneResources.LEGO Masters TV Show on FOXBoone Builds WebsiteBoone YouTube ChannelBoone InstagramBoone Facebook

In this episode, I am speaking with Krystle and Amie who make up the Team Unicorn. They were one of the incredible duos who appear on the FOX TV LEGO Masters Show. In this chat we talk not only LEGO, but all the other things they create and make and the mindsets needed to be successful as it applies to education.CHECK OUT THE SHOW AND EPISODES ON ITUNESThe show is now on Spotify!The show is also now on Google PlayThe show is also now on StitcherListener Participation.Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comTopics We Explore.5:00 - How did your trajectory in life lead you to LEGO, software engineer, coding, cosplay, and video game design?10:00 - How do you balance all of your projects and ideas? What is the workflow for you?https://trello.com/en-US13:00 - How do you get started on a big project?16:30 - How do you handle communication in a project where emotions are charged? How do you continue to work through emotions to get a job done while working with others?20:00 - How does the coaching work during your build process?  How is the feedback being received? Does that change your idea(connect to school and teachers)26:00 - How did they prepare for the show to be their best?28:00 - What are good LEGO build techniques that they use the most? Resources.LEGO Masters TV Show on FOXhttps://www.amiedd.com/ - Amie websitehttps://www.krystlestarr.com/ - Krystle Website

All notes can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/122 In this episode, I am speaking with Kate Fractal. Kate has a robust resume and body of work.  According to Twitter she is a computer science and math educator. Bridging gaps between K12 educators and computer professionals. Committed to broad diversity and inclusion. Still learning.Here is her bio from her website.Created innovative curriculum that connected computer science to diverse fields including psychology, creative writing, and history. Skilled at helping people make sense of abstraction and use these concepts to understand and influence their world. Began career in engineering and software development, giving industry experience that informs curriculum design.  Direct Link: Episode can be found here:   CHECK OUT THE SHOW AND EPISODES ON ITUNESThe show is now on Spotify!The show is also now on Google PlayThe show is also now on StitcherListener Participation.Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comTopics We Explore.5:00 - How Kate merged AI and teaching9:00 - What is universal information processing systems?11:00 - Google Translate15:00 - Explore AI beyond assistant platforms21:00 - Final Thoughts - concerns about bias in AIResources.http://katefractal.com/ Teaching AI: Exploring New Frontiers for Learning by Zimmerman, Michelle101: Michelle Zimmerman PodcastAI fights crime and sometimes mistakes sand dunes for porn China’s Ubiquitous Facial Recognition Tech Sparks Privacy Backlash @Diplomat_APAC