The Geeks react to a fantastic Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian. There's so much to talk about including reactions to a surprise appearance, new story plots, emotional endings, and much more. Major spoilers ahead. May the Force be with you! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. READ BOB’s BATUUAN RECCE BLOG https://therecce.substack.com/ AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading "Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Trailer III Music Cover | The Force Theme" by Parademics at https://youtu.be/iop__6nlNJE

Learning is a skill and considered the most fundamental skills of our time. In this episode, Lisa Christensen (Director of Learning and Development CoE at McKinsey & Company) and Matt Smith (Partner and CLO at McKinsey & Company) join the show to discuss their research on Intentional Learning. The crew discusses the mindsets and skills of intentional learners, why it’s difficult to master and support, and steps you can begin today to unlock intentionality in your career. MORE ON INTENTIONAL LEARNING https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/the-most-fundamental-skill-intentional-learning-and-the-career-advantage CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading WHAT IS A VCR? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videocassette_recorder

It's that time of the year again - The Mandalorian Season 2 premiered so a Star Wars aftershow is in order. Special guest Dan Zehr sticks around to breakdown the episode and nerd out with us. If you didn't catch the previous Learning Geeks episode, Dan joined us to discuss teaching with pop culture. Dan is a high school educator, podcast host of Coffee with Kenobi Podcast, and author of the “Teaching with Star Wars” blog on StarWars.com. May the Force be with you! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. READ BOB’s BATUUAN RECCE BLOG https://therecce.substack.com/ FOLLOW DAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @MrZehr Facebook: CWK Cafe Group SUBSCRIBE TO COFFEE WITH KENOBI PODCAST https://coffeewithkenobi.com/ COFFEE WITH KENOBI PATREON PAGE https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeWithKenobi READ DAN’S NEW BOOK – “THE STAR WARS BOOK” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/636357/the-star-wars-book-by-cole-horton-pablo-hidalgo-and-dan-zehr/ WORK WITH DAN https://danzmedia.com/ AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading "Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Trailer III Music Cover | The Force Theme" by Parademics at https://youtu.be/iop__6nlNJE

Special guest Dan Zehr - high school educator, podcast host of Coffee with Kenobi Podcast, and author of the “Teaching with Star Wars” blog on StarWars.com - joins the show to discuss how educators in K-12, Higher Ed, and corporate education can learn from the Star Wars franchise. Dan has become well-known for being a teacher who uses Star Wars and pop culture in his classroom to teach about failure, mentors, teachers, family, diversity and much more. So even if you're not a fan of Star Wars, this is still a must listen! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. READ BOB’s BATUUAN RECCE BLOG https://therecce.substack.com/ FOLLOW DAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @MrZehr Facebook: CWK Cafe Group SUBSCRIBE TO COFFEE WITH KENOBI PODCAST https://coffeewithkenobi.com/ COFFEE WITH KENOBI PATREON PAGE https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeWithKenobi READ DAN’S NEW BOOK – “THE STAR WARS BOOK” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/636357/the-star-wars-book-by-cole-horton-pablo-hidalgo-and-dan-zehr/ WORK WITH DAN https://danzmedia.com/ AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Learning from failure is powerful, but sharing stories of our failure takes courage. A recent epic fail inspired us to share stories of our past/recent failures, including why failure feels bad, what can be learned from failure, how to create a culture that accepts failure, and much more. Plus, Bob ends the episode with one of the most inspiring quotes of all-time! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading “The Jedi Lives Forever (Star Wars fan made soundtrack)” by Luis Humanoide at https://youtu.be/gwWGG_Kgags

Following performance reviews, it's often the time to plan our future development. And that’s where learning kicks in. So in this episode of the Learning Geeks, the guys discuss development plans, how to make them relevant for you, what our development plans typically look like, and why we believe in balancing prescription with self-direction. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Covid-19 has disrupted traditional modes of safe practice, but the advances in virtual reality and simulations are making it possible to provide memorable and impactful learning through practice. In this episode, Carrie Straub, Executive Director: Educational Programs and Research at Mursion, joins the Learning Geeks to discuss the advances in immersive, virtual practice. With Carrie’s immense experience on helping others authentically practice interpersonal skills, she shares why it’s important to create psychologically safe environments, how AI could play a role in the future, and why authentic, safe practice is essential for today’s most important issues (e.g. racial inequalities, unconscious bias). CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. RESOURCES Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab (Publications) – https://vhil.stanford.edu/pubs/ Diamond Age – by Neal Stephenson DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In this episode, we explore why it’s okay to be bored, and the science on why it can positively impact creativity, imagination and learning. Finally, we discuss how we should seek boredom during our day to be better learners. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading RESOURCES Link to Manoush Zomorodi’s Ted Talk – How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas https://www.ted.com/talks/manoush_zomorodi_how_boredom_can_lead_to_your_most_brilliant_ideas?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

In Part 2 of a two-part series, Tad Leckman, Professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, continues to share tales of his abrupt end of the traditional university classroom and everything he has learned to deliver remotely. Part two focuses on the light side (meaning everything good!) of remote teaching. The findings are incredibly relevant and allow many learning professionals to gain empathy for not just the instructor, but also the learner as well. The guys discuss certification from a distance, remote collaborative game-play, attrition, things that will stick, and much more. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In Part 1 of a two part series, Tad Leckman, Professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, joins the show to share his tales of his abrupt end of the traditional university classroom and everything he has learned to deliver remotely. The findings are incredibly relevant and allow many learning professionals to gain empathy for not just the instructor, but also the learner as well. The guys discuss concentration fatigue, psychological changes, exhaustion, learner collaboration, economic factors, design, and much more. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading