Tricia Pettis & Michaela Loo

• Personalized Learning Coaches at South View Middle School, just outside of Minneapolis
• You can find them both on Twitter @triciapettis10 and @MichaelaMLoo

In this episode:

•  The 30,000 foot perspective of personalized learning
•  Misconceptions about personalized learning
•  Example of personalized learning at it’s finest
• How do students initially respond to this pedagogical shift? How have they evolved?
• This is a big mindset shift for many teachers. What are some of the mental obstacles you think teacher’s face? How do we get over them? 
•  Strategies to “go personalized” 
•  Big picture/philosophical advice for teachers/administrators to implement personalized learning? 

 Arthur Chadwick 

Double Major at VCU, Mechanical Engineering & Disruptive Innovation 

Founder & President of Hyperloop VCU

Where to Find Arthur and His Work:

LinkedIn - Arthur Chadwick

www.hyperloopatvcu.com

In This Episode:

Hyperloop technology and the future implications for travel

Past educational influences and experiences

Hyperloop at VCU and Elon Musk

Learning from failures and successes

What do you do with a disruptive innovation major?

How do you balance it all?

 

Ted Dintersmith

Author, Speaker, Producer, Advocate

Find anything and everything about Ted at www.teddintersmith.com and on Twitter @dintersmith

• What’s the disconnect between our personal passions for education and kids coming out great and what is stated about education in polls? Is it sign of our hopelessness rather than our not caring? Or is there something else going on entirely?

• You’re a Virginia guy...a lot of times I hear people say “we can’t do that here.” So, let’s debunk some things what’s possible in the Commonwealth as far as innovation is concerned?

• When you look at modern organizations that are truly thriving, a lot of the decision making is decentralized. I think of a few different things and maybe you can draw a connection with all of these, but I think of Toyota, Clayton Christensen’s work, lean startup principles from Eric Ries, and design thinking at IDEO. And yet, in education, if I have a great idea, I can’t implement without approval from 10 different people. I’m not flexible enough or agile. Why is that and what are the intended & unintended consequences? 

• You were recently in the Richmond Metro area helping to launch the Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network. Would you talk a little about what the network is hoping to achieve and why?

• Final question Ted. I want to be a voice for students for a minute. At some point in their school career, they will begin to hate school. What should students say and/or do about that? Or should they just sit down and do what they’re told?

 Todd Nuckols 

Executive Director, Lighthouse Labs

Somiah Lattimore

Managing Director, Lighthouse U

Director of Experiential Learning, VCU da Vinci Center

www.lighthouselabsrva.com

• Self-introductions
• 
  
• What is Lighthouse Labs?
• 
  
• What is Lighthouse U?
• 
  
• Why the focus on colleges and universities?
• 
  
• What are the principles behind Lean startup?
• 
  
• How does someone think like an entrepreneur?
• 
  
• Can the status quo and entrepreneurship co-exist?
• 
  
• What do you hope the long-term outcome is from our upcoming panel, ReimagineRVA, on innovation, entrepreneurship, and reimagining the purpose of school?

Julia Freeland Fisher

Author, Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students' Networks

Director of Education Research, Clayton Christensen Institute

HOW TO FIND HER WORK:

https://www.christenseninstitute.org/

Twitter @juliaffreeland

WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?

Disruptive innovation

• What is it?
• Why should folks in education care?

You wrote a blog post at the beginning of the year titled: A Look Back At What We Learned in 2018. People can read the article, but I’d like to combine a couple of those questions into one:

• What does the future of K12 and Higher Education look like?

Her book

• How can social capital unlock student potential, what can we do to get it for students, and whose responsibility is it?

Innovation & ESSA( Every Student Succeeds Act)

• What can & can’t be done in schools?
• See the report HERE

Final Question

• What conversations do we need to have in our own neck of the woods to move the needle in the right direction in education?

An end of the semester conversation with my 7th grade Inventions & Innovations class. We talked about some of their favorite projects, the purpose of school, and reimagining education. None of them are experts in the field, but they get the big picture. Tune in!

 Tom Vander Ark 

-CEO, Getting Smart

-First Executive Director of Education for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

-Former Superintendent

Where to connect with Tom:

-Getting Smart

-On Twitter @tvanderark

In this episode:

-Profile of a Virginia Graduate, Henrico Learner Profile, and how to use it

-Tom’s recent article titled “What Game Are You Playing: Improvement or Innovation?

-Relationship between innovation and equity

-Future of work and its implications

-The value of an entrepreneurial mindset

-”Advanced” degrees and higher education

-The “Guidance Gap”

Kelly Young Executive Director of Education Reimagined In this episode... From Anthropology to Law to Education…? Education: How we’ve ended up here Is learner-centered education “just another thing”? Why is the status quo so committed to standardized testing? Better alternatives? Examples of what education should look like in 2018? Final question: what would you tell a district that is considering creating a space for disruptive innovation? Find Kelly and her work at: www.educationreimagined.org @EdReimagined Make sure to check out Pioneering Magazine too at: https://education-reimagined.org/articles/

Garret Westlake, Executive Director of VCU da Vinci Center In this episode... -Self-Introduction -How’d you end up in RVA? -For those that may not know, what does the Da Vinci center do? -Could you talk about Hyperloop for a minute? -You know I’m a middle school educator, why is middle school such a great time for creativity and innovation? -Taking the education focus a step further: what’s working and what needs to go? -Why should people be paying attention to what’s happening at VCU and in Richmond?

Founder & CEO, EdConnective @edconnective Google “edconnective” Email will@edconnective.com -Why did you create EdConnective? -Why aren’t principal observations good enough? -Part of what I tell my students and colleagues all the time is “some people are going to love what you do, but some are going to doubt your abilities and hate on you for trying to change things.” What do your haters/doubters say? -A friend of mine, Don Wettrick says that every student doesn’t need to be an entrepreneur but all of them should be able to think like one. What are your feelings about that? -What does a kid “need” to thrive in the real world? -If you could waive a magic wand and change one thing about K12 education, what would it be?

Designer, Founder of Zero Pattern In this episode... -You talk a lot about value. What is it and how do you provide it? -More importantly, how do you monetize your value? And does it “matter” what sector you are in? -How do you build trust on social media? -How should people go about setting and reaching goals? -If you could waive a magic wand and change one thing about K12 education, what would it be? Find Youssef... -On Twitter @YS Check out Zero Pattern too.. -On Twitter @zeropattern

Just what it sounds like. A collection of some of the greatest moments from the first year of the AfterEd podcast. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a review. I understand how it's a bit of a hassle to leave your app and rate. Makes all the difference in the world to me though. I hope you enjoy the "Michael Jordan Episode" aka the Episode 23!

Rachael Mann -PD Director at Western Maricopa Education Center in Arizona -Co-Author of The Martians in Your Classroom: STEM in Every Learning Space -Founder, #TeachlikeTED In this episode: -Love the title. How’d you come up with it? -Why did you choose “every learning space”? I have to think you gave that some thought -Ok, let’s get to the heart of the book: How does STEM get students ready for life after high school? -How do teachers prepare for the “new future?” -What then do educators need to change in regards to their mindset or pedagogy to be prepared to meet the needs of this generation of students? -What is the single most important thing I need to focus on taking over a STEAM-focused classroom this year? Plus, shout out to The Whining Pig (where she would take Elon Musk for dinner). Phoenix residents...what do you think!? Where to connect with Rachael: Twitter - @RachaelEdu Website - rachaelmann.co

Jen Molitor Renegade Teacher Founder, Lift Up Leaders In the episode: -At its core, what does innovation mean to you? -Hypothetical example here: An educator works in a school that has great test scores, relatively no behavior issues, and endless resources. Does a school like this need innovation? Why? Why not? -You mentioned earlier to me about shifting your perspective from “everything happens to me” to “how can I rise above my circumstances.” -How did you get to this kind of “innovative thinking?” -And, how can others get there? -Part of what I tell my students and colleagues all the time is “some people are going to love what you do, but some are going to doubt your abilities and hate on you for trying to change things.” What do your haters/doubters say? -No one really knows what the future of education is going to look like, but should adults do TODAY/THIS SUMMER to prepare? Where you can find Jen: Liftupleaders.com

-Principal -Author of Lead With Culture: What Really Matters in Our Schools In this episode, you will hear Jay’s answers to: -Who influences culture the most in a school building? -Why is risk-taking so important? -How do we get students (and teachers) to walk in and walk out with smiles on their faces? -What is innovation? -Why is it so important ? -Would you be willing to share a practical example? -How do we get parents on board the “innovation train?” -Look into your crystal ball and tell us what the future looks like and how we get teachers and students ready for it Where you can find Jay: Twitter - @jaybilly2 Blog - principalbilly.blogspot.com Buy his book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Culture-Really-Matters-Schools/dp/1946444790

One of the risks I will be taking this year will be implementing Scrum into my classes. In this segment, hear my conversation with Mark Pushinsky, COO of Hard Yards. This episode won't tell you everything you need to know to do it yourself, but it will give you some insight into how it will look and feel for middle school students in Richmond, VA. Don't forget to check out Hard Yards at https://www.hardyards.com/

Teacher Speaker Author of upcoming book, #LEAPeffect Maker Mentor for www.YearInTheMaking.com Co-founder of #LeadUpTeach on Twitter and YouTube Speaker with Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® Member of the Teacher Advisory Group with the State University of New York 2016 New York State Teacher of Excellence New York PBS Digital Innovator of 2017 NextGen Leader in Education Award in 2017 Questions You Will Hear Elisabeth Answer on this Episode -How do we truly empower educators? Students? -Talk about makerspaces. What should they How do they transition from superficial to substantial? -What is innovation? Why is it so important ?Would you be willing to share a practical example? -How do we get parents on board the “innovation train?” -Look into your crystal ball and tell us what the future looks like and how we get teachers and students ready for it Where You Can Find Her Twitter - @elisabostwick Website - elisabethbostwick.com

Bioinstrumentation student at University of Wisconsin-Madison Former Inventor's Club President Researcher What you will hear in this episode: - What innovation is & why she is so passionate about it at a relatively young age - How we ensure that we have a culture of innovation rather than just pockets -Why being innovative AND good at the school "game" go hand-in-hand for her -How their makerspace went to solving real problems, rather than just making trinkets -How younger students can be prepared for life AfterEd Also hear about: -Gopika's go-to playlist on her phone -Who she would take to Micky's Dairy Bar -The last book she recommended someone read You can find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gopikasenthilkumar

Founder & Executive Director, Workspace Education In Episode 16: -What is Workspace? -What is Workspace’s relationship with K-12 schooling? -What is “deeper learning?” How does Workspace get students there? -Why are innovation & entrepreneurship important areas for students of all ages? -My brother-in-law builds schools...we don’t need $40 million building. -How has the “space” of education changed? -Workspace plans for the future? Where to find Cath & Workspace Education: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-fraise-037361126/ Workspace Website: http://workspaceeducation.org/ Instagram: @workspace_education

Ashley Hawkins Executive Director of Studio Two Three In this episode: -All About Studio Two Three -Why a co-working space? -Is the starving artist a myth or reality in RVA? -Not just talking, helping creatives make a living (Bizness for Creatives at Studio Two Three) -Describe some of your work with schools in the area -How do we as teachers and educators get kids #lifeready? Where can people find you and the work of Studio Two Three? IG: @studiotwothree Website: www.studiotwothree.org Email: ashley@studiotwothree.org