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Living On The Edge of Chaos139 - Scott McLeod: Ideas For The New World of Teaching & LearningListener Participation.Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comTopics We Explore1:30 - Who is Scott McLeod?3:30 - What are schools doing to find success in this hybrid, online, and F2F teaching?8:30 - How do we begin to tackle engagement when it is more important than ever before?13:50 - Why we need to do less, not more! 20:00 - How do we blend the online, hybrid, F2F worlds into one cohesive thought process, lesson planning...2020-10-1536 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos138: Flipgrid, Tool Integration, and Engagement in a South Africa Classroom with Kerry-Ann Van der MerweListener Participation.Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comTopics We ExploreWhy is Flipgrid such a wonderful tool for educators to consider using?How is Kerry-Ann using Flipgrid to help manage the hybrid teaching?How can a teacher use Flipgrid for assessment?What are some ways to integrate Flipgrid with other tools such as Wakelet?How does Kerry-Ann handle all the videos and organizing time and energy to review and give feedback?2020-10-1327 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos137: How To Design Interactive Learning in Virtual Classroom Environments with Doug BergmanListener Participation.Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comTopics We ExploreLearning Outcomes Understand the science and research about online teaching and learningApply the concepts of F2F teaching to online/hybridEngage students in exploring their curiosityDevelop lessons to move our thinking to deeper connection What I will DO in this module:Watch/listen to the conversation with Doug BergmanAnswer the qu...2020-10-0656 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos136: Flipgrid with the Amazing Ann KozmaListener 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 OutcomesDifferentiate between planning for various modes of engagement, representation, and expression, with a focus on engagement.Provide choice and autonomy in order to promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation.Design for engagement in both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.Design intra/interpersonal routines to foster behaviors for engagement. What I will DO in th...2020-10-0537 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos133: Core Four With Jeff UtechtListener 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...2020-09-1843 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos132: Strengthening Online Teaching & LearningListener 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 ab...2020-09-1640 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos131: Rethinking Assessment with Becky KeeneListener 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 ab...2020-09-1339 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos126: Rework by Jason Fried applied concepts to Remote Teaching and Remote LearningIn 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 ITUNES...2020-04-1734 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos125: Talking To Strangers by Malcolm GladwellIn 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...2020-04-091h 01
Living On The Edge of Chaos124: Boone from LEGO Masters TV ShowListener 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...2020-04-0647 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos123: Krystle and Amie from LEGO Masters TV ShowIn 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 Stitcher...2020-03-3144 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos122: Kate Fractal and Artificial IntelligenceAll 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 an...2020-03-2431 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos016: Living on the Edge of Chaos: Courage PBLThis episode is designed to do two things. 1. To showcase another amazing project created and developed by a teacher here at Bettendorf Middle School on the topic of courage. We hope that as we continue to share out our projects that it inspires others to develop projects, connect with us, and share out additional ideas and resources so everyone can improve. 2. The students have podcasts and they need an authentic voice. Below you will find a link to their blogs and podcasts. We would love it if you checked out their work and left them a few comments. If...2014-04-1114 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos014: Living on the Edge of Chaos: PBL Exhibition Nighthttp://coffeeforthebrain.com/coffeechug-cafe/ Our school has implemented project based learning throughout all grades 6-8 this year where we have asked teachers to develop and come up with four projects this year. As we have worked through the many ups and downs of changing a culture and mindset of learners we have started to see the true value in what we are trying to achieve. Coming up in a few weeks we will host three exhibition nights where we will be celebrating the hard work and learning of students. As we continue to promote their learning we realize that w...2014-04-0922 min
Living On The Edge of ChaosCoffeechug Cafe Episode #2: Why Go Global in the Classroom?I do apologize for my voice during this podcast. I had a bit of a head cold as of late. I hope to be back to normal soon. In order to go global in your classroom and develop a real world audience, you have to first understand WHY you need to go global and bring in a real world audience. I believe there are four key reasons WHY you need to connect with the world and bring down your classroom walls before you learn HOW to accomplish this goal. 1. Power of One 2. Idea Generated Jobs 3. Real World Skills 4. It...2013-07-2036 min