

Living On The Edge of Chaos
Aaron Maurer
“Living On The Edge of Chaos,” hosted by Aaron Maurer, is a podcast that takes listeners on an intellectual journey through various facets of education and technology. The show features conversations with experts and innovators like Kevin Eastman, former assistant coach for the Boston Celtics to Lori Mazor, who enlightens on the fusion of Artificial Intelligence and creativity, Brittany Blackwell, who discusses educator burnout and mental health, and Laura McBain, exploring the intersections of design and learning. Through these dialogues, listeners are provoked to ponder on the unfolding narrative of education, making it a unique platform for those curious about the evolving educational landscape.
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Sep 23, 2020 • 28min
134: Self Care & Space with Dr. Robert Dillon
Learning OutcomesExamine 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. DillonConsider where in your current system needs an update/upgradeUtilize resource documents to choose one strategy to experiement on your process.Report findings to the groupQuestions to ConsiderHow has your routine changed? What is your new routine for these new times?What is your morning routine?What is your evening routine to create hard stops from work? What are you doing to ensure restful sleep?How could you possibly restructure some of your online calls/meetings with students?What are your strategies to bring everyone back together to ensure no misunderstanding is happening before having students work independently?How are you creating schedule for a brain break during the day?How have you created spaces or zones for learning vs. personal vs. entertainment vs. rest?https://youtu.be/4qZhTmlKrPsYour challengeCome join the learning here – https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-3/self-care-space

Sep 18, 2020 • 44min
133: Core Four With Jeff Utecht
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 Core FourEstablish understanding of reserch on what workApply the new knowledge What I will DO in this module:Determine your Core FourChoose one of four challenges to apply the insights from the sessino to your teaching.Share new learning with collegaues.Questions to Consider How do I need to change my mindset about online/hybrid teaching and learning?Do I have my Core Four figured out as a teacher? School? District?What do I need to improve in my recorded teaching lessons?How has the role of student changed in hybrid/online learning?What are the skills that students need for when the boss is not watching?Why live teaching through online platforms does not work?When you are ready to teach, how many students are ready to learn? Your challengeCome join the learning here – https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-2/core-four

Sep 16, 2020 • 41min
132: Strengthening Online Teaching & Learning
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 role of teacherProcess how to incorporate 3 types of interactionFigure out what is in your toolbox What I will DO in this module:Watch a conversation with Michele Eaton about strengthening our teaching practice.Reflect on some internal questions about your practiceEngage in dialogue with other educators about the issues you are facing.Accept and complete the challenge! Questions to ConsiderHow can we get started with blended learning in this new world of teaching and learning environments?What is your most important role as an educator when you are "live" with your students?When designing your lessons are you including three types of interactionStudent to StudentStudent to TeacherStudent to ContentHow does proximity to learning impact academic honesty?Where do we start in the lesson plans?Why can online learning has the potential to be incredibly powerful and personalized?Why is it important to simpify and use only a few tools? Your challengeCome join the learning here – https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-2/strengthen

Sep 13, 2020 • 39min
131: Rethinking Assessment with Becky Keene
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

Sep 11, 2020 • 50min
130: Is participation the same as engagement?
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/

Sep 4, 2020 • 29min
129: Burnout, Suggestions for Your Brain, and Minimal Fitness
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

Aug 28, 2020 • 24min
128: A New Season of Living On The Edge of Chaos Begins
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?

Apr 23, 2020 • 45min
127: Betsy Butterick - The Coach's Coach and Communication Specialist
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

Apr 17, 2020 • 34min
126: Rework by Jason Fried applied concepts to Remote Teaching and Remote Learning
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

Apr 9, 2020 • 1h 2min
125: Talking To Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
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


