Living On The Edge Of Chaos

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 learnin

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

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 i

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

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, Lau

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 cur

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

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 w

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 (

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