Podcast appearances and mentions of aj juliani

We're tackling one of the biggest challenges educators face today: keeping students engaged in a world full of distractions.  AJ Juliani joins me to explore how to create meaningful and relevant learning experiences that resonate with today's learners, even in the age of TikTok, smartphones, and endless notifications. He's an educator, author, and speaker who serves as an instructor for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PLN). AJ has worked towards innovative learning experiences as the Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District, as Curriculum Coordinator, as Tech Director, English teacher, football coach, and K-12 Instructional Coach.  His favorite role is being dad to five kids. You might know AJ from his books Adaptable, Empower, Launch, or The PBL Playbook. Here's what you'll learn: Why simply removing phones or distractions won't solve the engagement problem. How to balance direct instruction with collaborative, student-centered learning. Why meaningful, relevant tasks are more effective than “rigorous” assignments for long-term learning. The “traffic light” system for integrating technology and AI into classroom activities. How to help students develop focus, self-regulation, and intrinsic motivation. Strategies for using choice and ownership to foster deeper learning experiences. The surprising truths about rigor, assessment, and knowledge transfer. How to create performance tasks that build real-world skills and make learning stick. Why human connection and relationships are more vital than ever in education. Practical advice for building long-term habits of engagement that go beyond quick fixes. AJ also shares insights from his latest book and offers actionable strategies for educators who want to make their teaching meaningful and impactful in a rapidly changing world. Get the shareable article/transcript for this episode here.

If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I love to share sharing practical ways that we can empower our students to own the learning from day one. This is the core idea that AJ Juliani and I wrote about in our book Empower.... The post Taking a Gradual Release (GRR) Approach to Student Choice appeared first on John Spencer.

In this impromptu podcast, George Couros calls on his friend and brilliant mind in learning, AI, and technology integration to discuss the negatives and positives of AI, how it can benefit our personal lives, professional lives, and most importantly, student learning. This is based on the following blog post from George Couros: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/four-questions-to-consider-on-using-chatgpt-in-education/ Please consider using this for a professional learning day, and model it alongside your colleagues. It was a great practice for us to dig into these ideas! __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

0:00 Episode Intro 3:57 Intro Music 4:06 Dr. Kimberly Miles 7:49 AJ Juliani 11:46 Tisha Richmond 16:53 The Happiness Project Epic Book Review 18:49 Eric Koonce 20:45 Outro Episode Introduction George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on a quote from John C. Maxwell about being a thermostat, not a thermometer. Couros reflects on a recent story about how he recognized the importance of making sure people know that we are there and that we care. By assessing that something is going on, and instead of prying, just letting the people we are around know that we are there for them. Couros shares how being a thermostat not a thermometer helped his daughters have a better day. Link to The Daily Reader on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-Daily-Reader-Insight-Influence/dp/1400203392 Dr. Kimberly Miles: The Importance of Shared Leadership in Schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncUxHax9HAU Leadership can happen from the front, the sides, and behind. In this clip from The Innovator's Mindset Podcast: Dr. Kimberly Miles - The Importance of Shared Leadership in Schools, Couros and Miles discuss the impact of great leaders. Miles reflects on what she does to empower teachers to be leaders. This has created a momentum of forward-thinking learners and has reduced teacher turnover rates at Miles' school site. Being Adaptable and Using ChatGPT in Education - 3 Questions with AJ Juliani https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbFMbZ-4lqg George Couros and AJ Juliani talk about Chat GPT and the learning process. Juliani shares some realistic uses for Chat GPT to further our learning. Be sure to watch this clip from the full episode, Being Adaptable and Using ChatGPT in Education - 3 Questions with AJ Juliani! Tisha Richmond: Make Learning Magical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqzK8bR600I Tisha Richmond shares how her district has trusted her to take on responsibilities outside of her school district. The flexibility that Richmond has from her district, while rare, has empowered her to bring additional opportunities to the students she serves at each of the district's school sites. Couros reflects on how he had something similar and how these opportunities - outside of district contract time - allowed him to bring innovative ideas to the district. "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin - Epic Book Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkrYXpB1vOY Gretchen Rubin's book, The Happiness Project, discusses the idea of the arrival fallacy. In this clip from The Happiness Project - Epic Book Review, Couros reflects on the importance of learning to love the process. Eric Koonce: Using Technology to Deepen Student Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Wxg2MlzNc Scholars only get one chance in this grade level. Eric Koonce reminds us to stay strong and give the scholars we serve everything we have. This clip from the full episode, Eric Koonce: Using Technology to Deepen Student Learning shares a powerful reminder from Koonce. Remember to like, subscribe, and comment below! __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Check out AJ's new book "Adaptable: How to Create an Adaptable Curriculum and Flexible Learning Experiences That Work in Any Environment" on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KP2GYSG?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=B09KP2GYSG&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin George Couros welcomes “the Tom Hanks” of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast where he asks AJ Juliani a whole new set of questions! This very special Three Questions episode is all about Juliani's new book, Adaptable, which will be coming out in the spring of 2023! George Couros and AJ Juliani are running a giveaway - anyone who comments on this podcast will be entered for a chance to win a FREE copy of Adaptable. Watch or listen to Juliani answers these three questions: What do you hope that your new book, Adaptable, changes in education? What opportunities do you see educators having because of Chat GPT? What is your new book, Meaningful & Relevant, about? Links: AJ Juliani Twitter - http://twitter.com/ajjuliani AJ Juliani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/LearningwithAJ/ AJ Juliani Website - https://www.ajjuliani.com/ Chat GPT - https://chat.openai.com/chat Our Job As Educators Quote - https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FEdustartGlobal%2Fstatus%2F1074357481122467840&psig=AOvVaw27Lf0O7f2S0qfHR62dqmT6&ust=1675813143874000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA8QjRxqFwoTCKjo8cqIgv0CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE Minority Mindset - https://theminoritymindset.com/ Epic Book Reviews - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQJE_z8wFZqAm2c9FrXY_hilr4DPjicQS Clip Description: George Couros and AJ Juliani talk about Chat GPT and the learning process. Juliani shares some realistic uses for Chat GPT to further our learning. Be sure to watch this clip from the full episode, Being Adaptable and Using ChatGPT in Education - 3 Questions with AJ Juliani! Links for Clip: AJ Juliani Twitter - http://twitter.com/ajjuliani AJ Juliani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/LearningwithAJ/ AJ Juliani Website - https://www.ajjuliani.com/ Chat GPT - https://chat.openai.com/chat __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Over the last month, I have been sharing practical ways that we can empower our students to own the learning from day one. This is the core idea that AJ Juliani and I wrote about in our book Empower. It’s a journey I began in... The post Taking a Gradual Release (GRR) Approach to Student Choice appeared first on John Spencer.

Get your copy of "Because of a Teacher, Volume II: Stories from the First Years of Teaching" here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X Welcome to a very special episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast! Join George Couros in this episode as he shares the inspiration behind Because of a Teacher 2: Stories from the First Years of Teaching and reads the introductory chapter. Couros writes a chapter for each section of the book and in this special episode, he reads the introduction and adds his own commentary. Couros reminds us that once you quit learning, your teaching days are numbered and that having a tough day is okay! Couros also shares several powerful tips for educators including a reminder about asking questions because it is easier to ask the question than it is to fix something that was done incorrectly. This episode and the book, Because of a Teacher 2, will push your learning no matter where you are in your career! Links: George Couros Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/George-Couros/e/B016Z06O5S/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk The First Days of School - https://www.amazon.com/First-Days-School-Effective-Teacher/dp/0962936022 Kid Being Interviewed - https://www.romper.com/p/this-little-boys-viral-interview-was-so-sweet-he-did-it-again-2-years-later-77397 My Dog Skip - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0156812/ AJ Juliani & John Spencer Empower (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Empower-Happens-Student-Their-Learning-ebook/dp/B073HJR8HR Marc and Angel Quote - https://twitter.com/marcandangel/status/795811874671566849 Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Such great advice for teachers whether you are in your first-year of teaching or last! 0:00 Intro 1:58 Steve Bollar 3:16 Naomi Toland 5:38 Dr. Shaun Carey 7:27 Lauren Kaufman 10:35 Deidre Roemer 14:25 Stephanie Rothstein 16:57 Dwight Carter 18:16 Livia Chan 19:44 Katie Martin 21:09 AJ Juliani Steve Bollar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUyUJWJqjx0 Steve Bollar takes on the role of the learner and shares how he started off wanting to be the “cool teacher” and reminds us not to worry about that and to let our actions speak for themselves. Naomi Toland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi6x9pIuiV4 Naomi Toland reflects on her first year teaching and shares that it is important to communicate when we are not okay. Toland also shares how her first year taught her to remember to be kind and reflects on why she appreciates her the experiences she had in her first year of teaching. Dr. Shaun Carey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDO0k3fASU Dr. Shaun Carey shares some advice about not taking yourself too seriously and explains why that is advice that should be taken. Dr. Carey reminds listeners and viewers that we are all growing as learners! Lauren Kaufman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl4rErF8b1g Lauren Kaufman, who shared more of her answer in Because of a Teacher (bit.do/BOAT), reminds us that “significant learning happens when you connect to hearts and minds…” Kaufman reflects on her first year and shares a few pieces of powerful advice in this short segment from Three Questions on Educators that Inspire. Deidre Roemer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQy-la_05_A Deidre Roemer starts off her advice by sharing some perspective about her first year of teaching by reflecting on what some of her students shared with her about what they thought they were at school to do. Roemer shares a piece of advice about figuring out what learners need and what we can do to meet those needs. Stephanie Rothstein - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3NFmuIOLs Stephanie Rothstein shares the advice and reflections she shared with her student teacher about collaborating with people and opening up to the world. Rothstein reflects on how this advice has helped her become a better person! Dwight Carter - https://youtu.be/u0juQOEtYYA Chill out, adjust, pivot, and move on! These reminders from Dwight Carter lead to a conversation about the emotions that happen in the first year of teaching. Livia Chan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkhSUcT_vz0 Livia Chan reminds us how much heart their is in teaching! Chan's advice includes a reminder that our interactions are opportunities to show kindness. Katie Martin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BucFqhDWrDw Katie Martin shares two pieces of advice - one that she received about creating relationships and another piece of advice focused on documenting and sharing our learning. This is a great reminder to be consumers and creators of content! AJ Juliani - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kGu-GIG4wA AJ Juliani closes out this episode with a reflection on a teaching practice that he thought was going great until he realized what students were doing to earn the incentive. Juliani reminds us to learn from our mistakes! Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

AJ Juliani is the Founder/CEO of Adaptable Learning and serves as Faculty for the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (PLN). Prior to his current role, AJ served as Head of Learning & Growth at NextLesson, Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District, and Education and Technology Innovation Specialist for Upper Perkiomen School District. Previously AJ worked as a K-12 Staff Developer (Instructional Coach) in the Wissahickon School District where he also taught middle school and high school English/LA. Juliani's latest book is Adaptable: How to Create an Adaptable Curriculum and Flexible Learning Experiences That Work in Any Environment. Previously he authored EMPOWER, an education best-seller and the award-winning LAUNCH on bringing design thinking into K-12 classrooms. Juliani's previous books include "Learning By Choice" and "Inquiry and Innovation in the Classroom: Using 20% Time, Genius Hour, and PBL to Drive Student Success" available from Routledge Press. Juliani now speaks at conferences, organizations, universities, schools, and events around the world on innovation in learning, teaching, and leadership. Juliani spent two summers in South Africa and Swaziland, volunteering at clinics, running kids camps, preparing a community structure to be used for a medical clinic, church, school, and food shelter. Since then Comfort For Africa built a six-building school that has over 300 students! AJ received his MS Degree from Drexel University in “Global and International Education”. He founded –Project: Global Inform – a project that gives students the power to do something about human rights violations. Most importantly, AJ is someone who truly believes in the "inquiry-driven" education movement. He has five kids of his own and wants them to grow up in a world that values their ideas. His award-winning blog and website serve as a place to share ideas and thoughts around "Intentional Innovation" and the future of learning. Social Links LinkedIn: @ajjuliani Twitter: @ajjuliani

Join #Empathetic_Educators​​ for our third episode of Season 6 with amazing guests reflecting on how we can have empathy for ourselves and those around us. So great to have AJ Juliani on board discuss how empathy can empower learners and our communities. Exploring our takeaways from his book - Empower with John Spencer as well as looking the importance of failing and having a growth mindset. Find out more about AJ Juliani: https://www.ajjuliani.com/   View the video format of this session:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7sxMCbcBsI   Look forward to hearing your takeaways!   We will be streaming on: Twitter: @naomi_toland (https://twitter.com/naomi_toland​​) Youtube: @Naomi Toland or #Empathetic_Educators​ Linkedin: Naomi Toland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-tol...) Find out more on our Free App: bit.ly/educatorsapp

Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month's highlights, you will hear some great insights from Dr. Kischa Campbell, Morgane Michael, John Cabral, @JaredSmithPhD,@StephRothEDU, @ajjuliani, @Mr_Matkovich & @MPPresentations, @MDiffenbaugh, and George Couros! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below! Dr. Kischa Campbell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3UJfQRfCl4 Dr. Kischa Campbell explains more about how we are three-part beings - mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Campbell relates these three parts to the needs of various personalities and tendencies. Dr. Campbell and Couros talk more about meditation and regulating emotions. Morgane Michael (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKzrHDi00Y4&t=9s In this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire, Morgane Michael tells more about how her practices and social-emotional learning have helped her learners better understand themselves, their emotions, and their interactions with each other. John Cabral: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV7zF6uT-hM A heartwarming clip where John Cabral and George Couros talk about their families and the impact that their parents had on their learning. Cabral shares more about how his parents and their story have influenced his academic pathway. Dr. Jared Smith (need link): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPl5ldAeACs Dr. Jared Smith and George Couros talk more about the various skillsets of administrators and school leaders. The two talk about the idea that being a great teacher does not mean that the person will be a great leader. Stephanie Rothstein (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3NFmuIOLs Stephanie Rothstein reflects on the importance of letting things go for the next thing to begin. Rothstein shares her reflections and how she will push this forward. Rothstein also shares a letter that she left to the next learner who will take over her classroom. This heartwarming clip has an amazing message about the way that we leave a space and why it stays great because of us. AJ Juliani (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kGu-GIG4wA This clip starts off with a reminder from AJ Juliani that our role is to help learners prepare themselves for anything. Juliani and Couros continue on to have a powerful conversation focused on empowering learners. Matt Matkovich & Phil Januszewski: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOYD1lxB6dY Being well-rested and taking care of ourselves allows us to give more of ourselves to our students. Phil Januszewski shares more about the importance of self care. Matt Matkovich shares more about how he builds powerful connections and stays transparent with his audience. Marita Diffenbaugh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdZRUsQLL8o Marita Diffenbaugh shares more about how she involves her learners in the process and lays out everything that the grade level she is teaching needs to learn. Hear more about how Diffenbaugh “cleans the garage” with her learners. George Couros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTIPbCuYsc George Couros shares more about a blog post that talks about 5 ways that we can drive meaningful change. Being in a place where we are ready for change and seeing the value in the change will culminate in new actions that may lead to better outcomes. Couros reminds us that there are things that we do today that we thought we would never do; there are times when we are not ready for that change and Couros reminds us that is okay and to give ourselves and others grace!

How do we move from compliance to engagement to empowerment? AJ Juliani and George Couros talk about the importance of empowerment and share ways to empower others during this conversation! Hear this and more as Juliani answers these questions: Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why? What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self? Links: AJ Juliani Twitter - https://twitter.com/ajjuliani?lang=en AJ Juliani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/learningwithaj/?hl=en Intentional Innovation - http://ajjuliani.com/ Empower on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Empower-Happens-Students-Their-Learning/dp/194644443X Quotes: "We can't focus all of our time on preparing our students for something. Our role is to help students prepare themselves for anything." "If you want to improve and get better, you cannot just do that by yourself- you need coaches, you need mentors, you need colleagues...a whole crew of people that are going to be there..." Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during #TheInnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month's highlights, you will hear some great insights from Clement Townsend, Debbie Tannenbaum, John Cabral, Erin Murphy, Ross Cooper, Marita Diffenbaugh, AJ Juliani, Morgane Michael, Phil Januszewski and Matt Matkovich, and George Couros! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below! Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:04 Intro Music 4:11 Clement Townsend 8:31 Debbie Tannenbaum 9:26 John Cabral 14:14 Erin Murphy & Ross Cooper 20:02 Marita Diffenbaugh 20:57 AJ Juliani (need link) 22:59 Morgane Michael (need link) 23:47 Phil Januszewski and Matt Matkovich 24:17 Clement Townsend 25:55 George Couros 28:36 Closing Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Mike, Julie, Jeannine, and Matt strike up a conversation with EL Education's Ron Berger. Ron gets into EL's purpose, its core values, and some of the reasons why it's held back a bit in growing its network, despite calls for more EL schools around the country. Ron talks about EL's free resources, including their notable literacy curriculum and his own path as a teacher in a small rural town in Massachusetts. This week's plugs include: Maverick Teachers by Dave Baugh and AJ Juliani, Wide Open School, Rivet- a free reading practice tool, and Better Together by Tom Vander Ark and Lydia Dobyns. Music by Ketsa.

How do we get to the place of being "whelmed" in our learning? What does empowerment look like in an online environment? How can "Genius Hour" push the learning of both kids and adults in education? I had the opportunity to discuss all of these ideas with my friend AJ Juliani, an amazing parent and educator, as well as the co-author of the book "Empower". You can connect with AJ on the following platforms: Blog: http://ajjuliani.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajjuliani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningwithaj/

In this episode, award-winning blogger, speaker and author AJ Juliani talks about his passion for implementing an "inquiry-driven" educational system that places an emphasis on empowering schools to use passion and purpose to fuel curiosity in winning the "attention battle" with Generation Z students. Juliani also discusses the importance of Design Thinking and offers tips from his new book, The PBL Playbook: A Step-By-Step Guide To Actually Doing Project-Based Learning, that includes ideas and lesson plans to help bridge the gap to new opportunities for students. Finally, Juliani shares his passion for Genius Hour and 20 Percent Time with four key factors that will allow schools to move away from "recipe-based learning" that will ultimately turn beginning cooks into world-class chefs. Twitter: @ajjuliani. Websites: www.ajjuliani.com. About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Website: www.reimagineschools.net. Become A Supporter: You can now help keep the conversation going by supporting the Reimagine Schools Podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Thanks for your support! anchor.fm/greg-goins/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

In this first of a two part series on the use of "Genius Hour" Rob sits down with Upper School Spanish Teacher Enrique Escalona to discuss how and why he decided to give 20% of class time over to students to explore anything they want. For more information about genius hour check out the work by AJ Juliani: http://ajjuliani.com/category/genius-hour/. If you have questions about this episode, are curious about this podcast in general or have people or topics you think we should cover in coming episodes please email us at vannoodr@catlin.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elevatelearning/message

AJ JULIANI is a dad, a sought-after speaker, and prolific author of several education books, including The PBL Playbook, Empower and Launch. He is a recognized authority on design thinking, genius hour, growth mindset, IBL, PBL, and all things innovation in education. Read more from AJ at http://ajjuliani.com/ and follow him on Twitter @AJJuliani. In our conversation, AJ recalls his professional turning point 2011, when he moved from a teacher discouraged by the game of school to an educator set on fire by the possibilities in education. He goes on to share essential advice from the PBL Playbook, the power and purpose of blogging as an educator, and the ideas behind “be more chef.” He also discusses his current professional work, a learning obsession, and some of the voices that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today. Follow AJ: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajjuliani On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajjuliani/ On YouTube: https://bit.ly/2EfmXui On his website: http://ajjuliani.com/ At the PBL Playbook: https://amzn.to/2X9iYXR Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Our First Episode!  We introduce the book Empower by John Spencer and AJ Juliani, with guests Brandon Lutz and Dr. Tamara Thomas Smith.     

KRISTIN HUNDT is a devoted wife and mother of four boys, a 6th grade teacher, lifelong learner, and global citizen. Her passions include genius hour, project-based learning, the outdoor classroom, the 40 book challenge, and student voice. In our conversation, Kristin talks about her drive to provide good reading materials for her students. An engaged reader herself, she advocates for student voice and choice, genius hour, going gradeless, standards-based feedback, and revision of work. Kristin also shares some awesome recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, and much more. Kristin was recently featured in The PBL Playbook by AJ Juliani. Check out that title on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2noKqQM. Follow Kristin! TW: https://twitter.com/KMHundt Blog 1: www.voicechoiceandpaperairplanes.com (education) Blog 2: www.theluckiestnomatterwhat.blogspot.com (parenting) Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for more show notes on this episode, including timestamps and links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Connect with Vrain Waves Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalb Connect with AJ Juliani Twitter: @ajjuliani | Website: http://ajjuliani.com/ | Books: AJ Juliani on Amazon Links & Show Notes Skip to Minute 9 to get to the Interview with AJ Juliani What is Genius Hour? (01:33) Out of Our Heads and Into the Classroom (02:07) Structure (02:30) Getting Started with Genius Hour Genius Hour Blueprint Numbers app template Inspiration (03:45) | Kid President on Empowerment | Jack Andraka TED Talk | Caine’s Arcade | Genius Hour Examples Authentic Audience (05:17) Three N’s (06:46) - What did you learn that’s new, what do you need from me, what are you going to do next? #20time / #geniushour AJ Juliani Intro (9:07) - Director of Technology and Innovation at Centennial School District Genius Hour, what it is, how AJ started with it (10:40) Read Daniel Pink’s book Drive - Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose The 20% Project blog post | #20Time Joy Kirr, Gallit Zvi, Hugh McDonald, Denise Krebs The Genius Hour Manifesto Examples of Genius Hour projects (15:28) How Genius Hour works (17:42) Planning → Topic Selection → Pitch → Research → Making → Presentations → Reflection Topic Selection: March Madness Bracket for ideas Shark Tank Pitch - 1 minute What they’re going to learn / make Why they’re going to learn / make it How they’re going to learn / make it What will success look like Mapping to Standards (21:12) Managing Time (22:53) Getting started with Inquiry-based learning (25:35) Get kids comfortable talking without the teacher asking a bunch of questions: Discussion games, sentence stems, fishbowls, symposiums, etc Genius Hour / Passion Projects for teachers (28:34) Teacher Innovation Pitch in Centennial SD Student Innovation Lab / Centennial X Design Thinking (31:50) Launch book | co-authored with John Spencer Chris Lehmann quote: “If you assign a project and get back 30 of the exact same thing, that’s not a project, that’s a recipe. HBR Article on Design Thinking Stanford d.school IDEO Failures to watch out for with Design Thinking & Genius Hour (36:08) Managing expectations & building early Project Global Inform Prototype early Trust & Relationships - be self-reflective Compliance - Engagement - Empowerment Continuum (42:34) Empower book Developing choice & decision skills (44:47) 14,000 hours with students - how much of that time do we give them practice making choices and decisions? Other podcasts / interviews with AJ Cult of Pedagogy | AJ’s podcast, Inside Innovation | TLTalk Radio Homework for teachers (47:46) What were the last 5 things you learned and why were you excited about learning them? Then, think about how you learn best, and then think about your classroom Ajjuliani.com - @ajjuliani on all social media Post interview takeaways with Becky & Ben (49:34)

In the season 4 premiere, George Couros, Katie Martin, and AJ Juliani talk about the importance of pushing and honoring the learning of each other. We also talk about the first thing you can do tomorrow to bring "innovation" to your classrooms, and why it is important to empower learners.

AJ Juliani, author of Empower: What Happens When Students Own Their Learning talks about the empowerment of students. How teachers can be the “guide on the ride” and help students find their passions. We can do this! Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e165 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)

Back to school night is a sure sign that the school year is well underway and the gang shares their insight into approaching this event from the perspective of a teacher and as parents.Featured ContentAt Chris' high school, BTSN is run as a fair where parents tour the building and the high school departments prepare presentations to overview their department. Parents and families are toured through the building via the school's Peer Leaders and National Honor Society.At AJ's middle school, BTSN has parents move through their child's schedule and AJ and his colleagues make 6-7 minute presentations to groups of parents.For Stacey, she recalls her time in the 1st-grade classroom and how she was afraid of parents and can't imagine repeating herself for multiple groups of parents.Links, Resources, & StrategiesTips for Improving Back to School NightCreate stations in your classroom for parents to move through.Flip Back to School Night – create a video for parents to watch before they arrive.SMILE! Have energy and be warm and welcoming.Lose the slideshow and be authentic with parents.Be Funny. If you're not – TRY!What Are We Listening ToStacey: Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers episode 106Chris: PodcastPD can also be heard on voicED.ca! Also, check out the #AssistLearning Podcast with Jennifer Cronk!AJ: Inside Innovation from AJ Juliani & The Creative Classroom with John Spencer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this first episode of #IMMOOC for Season 2, we talk with AJ Juliani and John Spencer, on their book, "Launch", and then discuss the introduction of "The Innovator's Mindset". Links are in the description below:

Tonight we got to close out 2016 with teacher, tech director, author, coach, etc., etc., A.J. Juliani http://twitter.com/ajjuliani. He talks about his recent book, the Mars challenge, and coaching others' kids vs his own kids. It's a very 'Merican show! Book: Building School 2.0: https://www.amazon.com/Building-School-2-0-Create-Schools/dp/1118076826 Video: Santa grants 5 year old's wish: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/terminally-ill-5-year-old-boy-dies-santa-s-arms-n695096

Genius Hour is a movement to empower kids to uncover their passions, skills, and strengths through designing projects they care about. In this week's episode, I'm bringing you the best of Genius Hour--what the most effective teachers are doing in this area, and HOW they’re doing it so you can learn from their experiences.  So, I’ve invited AJ Juliani to share his observations. AJ has created an entire online community of educators discussing Genius Hour, as well as an editable Genius Hour journal and an online Genius Hour course for teachers. Visit geniushourmastercourse.com to learn more from AJ and get started!

AJ Juliani currently works as a K-12 Technology Staff Developer overseeing a 1:1 initiative. He’s a firm believer in #20time & #geniushour. He’s also the founder and chief-editor of Education Is My Life. Enjoy this awesome conversation.

MSM 249: In spite of it all, here’s a show.... Presented in collaboration with the Association for Middle Level Education. Jokes You Can Use: Eileen Award: iTunes: Twitter: Michael Smith, Todd VanHorn, Sue Waters, AJ Juliani, Shelley Burgess, Patrick Larkin, Lisa Linn, Alec Couros, Darin Jolly and Vicky Smart, Diigo: Ron King. Facebook: Kathy Rose Advisory: 7 Word Autobiographies http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/07/11/nypl-live-holdengraber-7-word-bios/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Design Based Troubleshooting I was recently reading the March, 2013 issue of Science Scope, a magazine for middle school science teachers, published by the National Science Teachers Association. An article that caught my attention was: "Troubleshooting: A bridge that connects engineering design and scientific inquiry." It was written by David Crismond. This article compares classic troubleshooting versus design-based troubleshooting. The emphasis of troubleshooting is on observing, diagnosing, explaining, and fixing. Troubleshooting stands ready as a bridge that can link the practices of engineering design with those of scientific inquiry. From the Twitterverse: #mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Resources: ISTE Videos http://www.youtube.com/playlist?hl=en&gl=US&client=mv-google&list=PL6aVN_9hcQEFDH57WbT4sY8xQ6Mpp5kbO&nomobile=1 Goals http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2013/07/why-you-should-set-soft-goals-for-your.html?m=1 How to Nap http://holykaw.alltop.com/how-to-nap-effectively-infographic?tu2=1 ColAR Color in the book pages and then see them come to life as they pop out of the page as 3D models on your mobile http://colarapp.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/colar-mix/id650645305?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 RSA Videos: Sir Kenneth Robinson - How to find your element http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDhhIghXxfo Carol Dweck - How to Help Every Child Fulfil Their Potential http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyVZ0KKJuTg Web Spotlight: ISTE Follow Up Everyone loves Instagram. Pinterest is gaining popularity as a way to collect and share resources. Google Glass has the biggest “wow” factor amongst the ed tech crowd since the first iPhone. The shift from tools to best practices has made major strides (or maybe I just picked better sessions this year.) ISTE is less about technology and more about education reform, transformation, and 21st century learning. The commercialization of education is far too prominent at ISTE. My best learning still takes place in unstructured situations. We as teachers need to learn how to be learners again. Students need to hear less talking and have more time for exploration, self-directed learning, and failure. We need to take back play and bring the fun and games back to learning. Teachers don’t share their work because they don’t think they have anything remarkable to share. You and I are the change makers. http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2013/06/big-ideas-from-iste-2013.html The world’s most famous teacher blasts school reform The most famous teacher in the world is not a fan of high-stakes standardized tests, Teach For America or the Common Core State Standards. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/07/16/the-worlds-most-famous-teacher-blasts-school-reform/?wprss=rss_education&clsrd Music that you listen to as you work: Wait, what about teachers?..... http://columnfivemedia.com/work-items/sonos-infographic-working-jams-what-music-to-listen-to-on-the-job/ Half-Baked Ideas . . . BossJock Visual Notes.

Sustainable innovation is the subject of this segment. Today we talk with three teachers who are making innovation work in the trenches. Follow:@coolcatteacher @djesponsito @ajjuliani @stevenjmogg @bamradionetwork Rosie Esposito is a 9th grade math teacher from Philadelphia, PA. AJ Juliani is a K-12 Technology Staff Developer at Wissahickon School District and former English teacher. He is also the founder and chief editor of EducationIsMyLife.com. Steve Mogg is a co-founder of Education Is My Life. He currently teaches high school English at Wissahickon High School.