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Ali Brown reacts to Councilor Carlino's call for Hogsett to resign, Don Wettrick, Founder and CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit focused on encouraging students to view the world through the lens of entrepreneurship, Ayatollah: US Actions in Iran will cause irreparable damage, Woody WoodpeckerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City Councilor Carlino calls for resignation of Hogsett, and for Osili and Brown to lose their positions, What comes next with Iran? The WNBA really hates Caitlin Clark, Tucker Carlson contentious interview with Ted Cruz, Blue collar wage growth is up. City Councilor Carlino calls for resignation of Hogsett, Tony passes on interview with Governor Braun, Schumer doesn't want us to look into Biden's autopen because there are hungry children to feed, Pu Pu Platter for sale, strong storm move through Central Indiana. Ali Brown reacts to Councilor Carlino's call for Hogsett to resign, Don Wettrick, Founder and CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit focused on encouraging students to view the world through the lens of entrepreneurship, Ayatollah: US Actions in Iran will cause irreparable damage, Woody Woodpecker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark chats with Don Wettrick, CEO of the StartEdUp Foundation, to explore the future of entrepreneurship education. Don Wettrick talks about how the foundation is transforming high school students into proactive problem-solvers and innovators through initiatives like the Innovate Within pitch competition. This program empowers young minds by encouraging them to tackle real-world problems, leveraging tools like AI to enhance opportunity recognition, design thinking, and impactful execution. Wettrick gets into the importance of embedding entrepreneurship as a universal skill set that can be applied across various careers, enabling students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that extends beyond just starting businesses. Outline (00:00) Introduction to Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI (03:15) Entrepreneurship as a Universal Skill (06:30) Challenges in Teaching Entrepreneurship (07:57) Teacher Accelerator and Fellowship Program (12:54) Success Stories and Impact (18:57) The Role of AI in Modern Entrepreneurship (21:55) Vision for Innovation Hubs in Schools (24:10) Advice for Young Entrepreneurs and Educators (25:57) Encouraging Problem-Solving at Home (28:04) Closing Thoughts and Final Tips Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level Don Wettrick's LinkedIn StartEdUp Foundation Don Wettrick's Blog Don Wettrick's X
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The inaugural episode of 2024 features an invigorating conversation with Don Wettrick, the visionary behind StartEdUp Foundation. Don advocates for a revolutionary shift in education, urging educators and students to embrace innovation. StartEdUp's mission centers on empowering students to become adept problem solvers, leveraging schools as dynamic solution hubs. Don emphasizes the potential of local resources, particularly schools, in addressing community challenges. A key takeaway is Don's unconventional approach to reaching mentors indirectly, tapping into the networks supporting influential figures. The episode sheds light on the pivotal role teachers play in economic development, urging educators to enlighten students about the abundant opportunities within their reach. Don's poignant reflection on potential student regrets for overlooking opportunities resonates as a powerful call to action. This episode encapsulates Don's vision of educators as catalysts for transformative resources, setting the stage for an impactful 2024 in education. Connect with Don Wettrick on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick/ Check out StartEDup Foundation: https://www.startedupfoundation.org/ Connect with Alli and Peter Peter Hostrawser LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/ TW: twitter.com/PeterHostrawser Website: https://www.peterhostrawser.com Alli Privitt LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliprivitt/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendalli/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/My-Friend-Alli/100070164684007/ Website: https://www.myfriendalli.com/ Want to be a guest on the Disrupt Education Podcast? Please Fill Out This Form Check out our sponsors below spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! If you are interested in more info email the spikeview team at team@spikeview.com Host Peter Hostrawser talking about spikeview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/support
STARTedUP Foundation, founded by former teacher Don Wettrick, is reshaping the educational experience in Indiana by introducing students to entrepreneurship. This initiative provides a unique platform where students engage in real-world problem-solving, develop business ideas, and receive mentorship from industry experts. The foundation hosts annual competitions where students pitch their ideas, fostering a new generation of innovators who are equipped to tackle real-world challenges through creative solutions. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Don Wettrick.
Today it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Don Wettrick. Before we start, I wanted to apologise to Don for the delay in getting this episode out into the world; we recorded it some time ago. He is an author, TEDx speaker, an educator and a podcaster. Don is the founder and CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit focused on encouraging students to view the world through the lens of entrepreneurship. He is well-versed in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the importance of arming students with the skills and the network to succeed. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 27 years, Alicia, and their three children.
"This is the true joy in life; Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to make you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what I can. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard ShawThis week on Write Your Own Story, Rebecca is joined by Don Wettrick. Don is the CEO & Founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, where he empowers student entrepreneurs and provides training and seed funding.In this episode, Don and Rebecca share insight into how we can create opportunities for ourselves and begin our hero's journey.In this episode, you'll learn:How Innovate Within helps younger generations become entrepreneursWhy it's important to take chances over and over throughout your lifeThe impact something as simple as being kind can haveThings to listen for[04:48] Innovate Within: Don's statewide competition[13:18] Living your life as a continuous hero's journey[17:40] How to take chances at opportunities[24:58] Don's advice for those deciding on their next stepResources:Join the 1000 Thriving Women MovementLearn more about Rebecca and her workGet your copy of Write Your Own StoryListen to Rebecca's Audiobook Write Your Own StoryTake the Badass QuizConnect with Rebecca:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccafleetwoodhession/https://www.instagram.com/rebeccafleetwoodhession/https://www.facebook.com/fleetwoodhession/https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccafleetwoodhession
Looking for ways to think more creatively? Guest Don Wettrick shares his insight on how we can think more creatively about your business or brand.Don Don Wettrick is the founder and CEO of The STARTedUP Foundation, which hosts Innovate WithIN- Indiana's innovation and entrepreneurship programming and competition. He is also the author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation,” which aims to create innovation mindsets in our schools. Don is known for his award-winning work as a teacher, educational and innovation consultant, and educational speaker.Wettrick has also hosted a podcast for the past five years, where he has interviewed some of the top entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the country. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife of 27 years, Alicia, and his three children. MAIN TAKEAWAYS:When researching it's such a time for creativity and innovation. How do you engage yourself in new ideas and thought processes?Problems are opportunities for solutions- Don Wettrick. Complaining and talking about issues garner conversations and brainstorming. Conversations with people and solving challenges that people present can present opportunities to learn. If you don't like something or know how to do something, know more people who do and have conversations with them about it. Many people don't make space in their day to learn, be inspired, or brainstorm. Taking in information and uploading it is a mental process. It's detrimental to our brains to overindulge in social media and pornographic content (still a taboo subject). People get stuck on the endless scroll. It's damaging our brains and natural thinking process. The hardest things to do in the world are the things you say you are going to do. If you want to set a goal, don't tell anybody. You've told your brain you're 90% there.”Fear sometimes keeps us from accomplishing the things we want to accomplish. We fear not reaching our goals.
Don Wettrick was an inspired teacher giving his students entrepreneurship when the Indiana Economic Development Commission asked him to start a "Shark Tank for Students." He decided to tweak the idea, leading to the STARTedUP Foundation. The CEO & Co-Founder joins me to talk about the power of entrepreneurship and innovation in a high school student's life and their programs Innovate WithIN and Indiana Innovation Educator Fellowship. Learn more at https://www.startedupfoundation.org. Video - https://youtu.be/NVp3Az2MpCE Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- Thanks to our sponsor, Lions of Liberty. Unlock the power of freedom with Lions of Liberty - the premier libertarian/anarchist podcast network. Join John Odermatt on Mondays for a dose of inspiration, health, and faith with 'Finding Freedom.' Get a good laugh with Brian McWilliams on Wednesdays as he takes on the broken world with 'Mean Age Daydream.' And don't miss out on the infamous 'Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor' episodes and 'Meme Wars' and 'Hatewatch' on Fridays. Take the first step towards true freedom and listen to the Lions of Liberty Network on all major podcast platforms today. Learn more at https://www.lionsofliberty.com. ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health insurance on their own. You might feel overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated, and if that's you, feel in control of your health with Matt Allen's help. Visit www.iconic-insurance.com/libertarians to get started. --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don Wettrick was an inspired teacher giving his students entrepreneurship when the Indiana Economic Development Commission asked him to start a "Shark Tank for Students." He decided to tweak the idea, leading to the STARTedUP Foundation. The CEO & Co-Founder joins me to talk about the power of entrepreneurship and innovation in a high school student's life and their programs Innovate WithIN and Indiana Innovation Educator Fellowship. Learn more at https://www.startedupfoundation.org.Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians----This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health insurance on their own. You might feel overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated, and if that's you, feel in control of your health with Matt Allen's help. Visit www.iconic-insurance.com/libertarians to get started.---Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/---Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net.----Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Get full access to Indiana Podcasts at www.indianapodcasts.com/subscribe
The next generation of our investigation kicks off, and who better to lead us into the future than a man who is bringing up the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs? Don Wettrick is a teacher-turned-startup founder with has an intense passion for tapping into young talent and reframing the way we approach education. Don spent well over 20 years in the classroom, flipping traditional education on its head and developing a curriculum for high school students to tap into their entrepreneurial side. From this sprung the founding of his state-backed education startup, STARTedUP. In this episode, Don shares insights into what his decades-long teaching career taught him about how we can all approach teaching (whether in a classroom or in our own organizations), and what can happen when we dare to not set a ceiling in our own lives. Learn more about the STARTedUP Foundation
I am joined by author, teacher and entrepreneur, Don Wettrick. Don Wettrick is the founder and CEO of The STARTedUP Foundation, which hosts Innovate WithIN- Indiana's innovation and entrepreneurship programming and competition. He is also the author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation,” which aims to create innovation mindsets in our schools. Don is known for his award-winning work as a teacher, educational and innovation consultant, and educational speaker. Wettrick has also hosted a podcast for the past five years, where he has interviewed some of the top entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the country. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife of 27 years, Alicia, and his three children. You can check out there page at: https://startedupfoundation.org/team Gent Style can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/c/GentStyle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/support
JAMAL CROOK is an assistant principal in the Tampa Bay area of Florida and a co-host of the StartEdUp podcast with Don Wettrick. FOLLOW Jamal: On Twitter @JamalCrook (https://twitter.com/JamalCrook) On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8I00930Uk5PQMocAIqv9WQ VISIT https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! FOLLOW Teachers on Fire on social media On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) Song Track Credits Business as Usual by Causmic Distant Love by Causmic *all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support
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This is Season 1, Episode 9 of FocusED, and it features guest, Don Wettrick. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don't miss what Don has to say about the future of schools, innovation, and project-based learning. “This is as simple as doing relevant things and then taking it a little bit higher.” ~ Don Wettrick ________________________________________ Don Wettrick Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level and Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, central IN. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. ------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening to FocusED, an educational leadership podcast brought to you by TheSchoolHouse302 @ theschoolhouse302.com. FocusED is your educational leadership podcast where our mission is to dissect a particular focus for teachers and school leaders so that you can learn to lead better and grow faster in your school or district with more knowledge, better understanding, and clear direction on what to do next. This episode was brought to you by GhostBed, a family-owned business of sleep experts with 20+ years of experience. With 30K+ 5-star reviews, you can't go wrong with GhostBed. Their mattresses are handcrafted, and they come with a 101-night-at-home-sleep trial. For a limited time, you can get 30% by using our code — SH302 — at checkout. And, even if you tell someone about GhostBed, you can earn a $100 referral reward. Go to Ghostbed.com today and use SH302 at checkout.
Featured ContentIn episode 14 we spoke with Don Wettrick about Genius Hour and we've known for years how amazing this experience can be for students. But planning it and implementing it can be a daunting task.In this episode, we're speaking with a friend of the show Dani Kennis about how she created and implemented Mini Genius Hour with her students.HighlightsWhat is Genius Hour?What is a Mini Genius Hour?What elements from traditional genius hour did you include?What will the beginning of the year look like with this project and experience?What are the time constraints?What did presentations look like?ResourcesMini Genius Hour Google DocDani's IG Post See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Don Wettrick knows the power of curious youth. He empowers them as the President of STARTedUP Foundation. He believes not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, but everyone should think like one in this skills based economy. He shares his educational journey, what the foundation is doing, and excellent nuggets of wisdom for the next generation of learners. Learn More at https://startedupfoundation.org/ The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support
Tallal was just like you and wanted the same things. Tallal was just a Math Lecturer and wanted to surround himself with super successful people so he could learn from them, follow in their footsteps and achieve the same results as them. The only problem was Tallal had no idea about how to build those relationships with strangers in the first place. Since embarking on his journey, Tallal has interviewed Super Achievers, including Corey Poirier, Gene McNaughton Dorie Clark and Don Wettrick. Tallal has also been featured, multiple times, on The Mentee podcast (one of the top Business podcasts on iTunes) and featured in The Book of Public Speaking by Corey Poirier (International Bestselling Author and multiple times TEDx speaker) and also on Corey’s radio podcast Get Paid to Speak. In ‘Turbocharged Networking’, Tallal outlines the key lessons and insights that he learned on his journey. What makes ‘Turbocharged Networking’ different is the focus on getting started. Building relationships with strangers can be a daunting task, but Tallal breaks this down to simple steps and includes exclusive networking tips from the many Super Achievers he now calls friends. Preorder here: www.turbochargednetworking.com You can reach Tallal directly at: Email: TurboChargedNetworking@gmail.com LinkedIn: @tallal.gondal Facebook: @tallal.gondal In this book you will learn: The 7 ‘Golden Rules’ of Networking to make every interaction a successful one The 1 ‘Magic’ Question that instantly builds rapport and allows you to connect with literally anyone How to identify and find and the Super Achievers in your area/field/industry How to strategically connect with the Super Achievers and start the initial conversation by leveraging social media How to prepare and network successfully at formal, informal and virtual events Why building and leveraging a platform is so powerful for Networking The ‘Unorthodox’ approach that can be more successful than the standard networking strategies The Networking strategy with a nearly 100% success rate Practical advice for staying in touch and maintaining your network Insights from over 15 Top Networkers from Tallal’s own network
In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Don A. Wettrick CEO, President at the STARTedUP Foundation. Don talks us about how (and why) we can incorporate entrepreneurship in middle and high school. He also discuses his take on the difference between being clever and innovative. Listen in to hear a very innovative practical example of a win, win, win scenario that a few of his students created! Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, central IN. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!
Today, Getting Smart team member Rashawn “Shawnee” Caruthers is sitting down with Margarita Geleske of Uncharted Learning and Tom Leonard, the Superintendent of Texas’s Eanes Independent School District. Margarita worked with the founding Uncharted Learning to create INCubatoredu, which helps students develop future-ready skills as they build real businesses. She also served as chairperson and trustee for the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation and as well as a trustee for Barrington Youth & Family Services. As a native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Tom Leonard served as Superintendent in the Barrington 220 School District in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago for seven years. He has been in his current role as Superintendent of Eanes ISD also for nearly seven years, having first entered the role in 2014. Together, Margarita and Tom talk about student engagement and powerful entrepreneurial experiences within the community. Listen in as Shawnee talks with these incredible guests about INCubatoredu as well as their secret to success in engaging communities and students! “We really need to change what we’re doing in our schools because the traditional curriculum that we’re using is not the world we’re living in now. And if we’re not venturing into entrepreneurial studies … we’re preparing kids for the world of the 1970s — and that’s gone.” — Tom Leonard Key Takeaways: [:09] About today’s episode with Margarita Geleske and Tom Leonard. [1:10] Shawnee welcomes Margarita and Tom to the podcast! [1:48] Tom introduces himself and speaks about his school district, Eanes ISD. [3:05] How Tom and Margarita met. [4:28] About Uncharted Learning. [6:01] Tom shares about how Eanes ISD connected with Uncharted Learning and about INCubatoredu. [10:25] Why is community such an important focus for Tom and why it is important for Eanes ISD to partner with organizations such as Uncharted Learning? [11:50] Why the INCubatoredu program has been so impactful in particular. [12:29] How to connect your community with your school district. [14:10] How is a volunteer role in Uncharted Learning different from traditional roles? [16:27] How have their relationships with mentors and coaches changed (as well as the relationship between schools and communities) changed since the pandemic? And what have they done to combat any potential negative shifts? [19:54] About Getting Smart’s new report on what’s next in learning! [20:53] The transparent, real-world look into the lives of business owners that students were uniquely provided over the course of the pandemic. [22:09] What do business professionals bring to the student experience? [25:47] The importance of “failing forward.” [27:28] Tom shares why this work is so important to him. [29:09] Margarita shares her “why.” [31:56] How do people volunteer for the kinds of roles that Uncharted Learning offers? [33:24] Tom shares some suggestions on what Superintendents and school districts can do to build or rebuild engagement with their communities. [36:26] Tom and Margarita share some closing thoughts about community. [39:51] Shawnee thanks Tom and Margarita for joining the Getting Smart Podcast! Mentioned in This Episode: Rashawn “Shawnee” Caruthers | Getting Smart Margarita Geleske’s LinkedIn Uncharted Learning INCubatoredu | Uncharted Learning Tom Leonard’s LinkedIn Eanes Independent School District (Eanes ISD) Barrington 220 Educational Foundation Barrington Youth & Family Services Barrington 220 School District Getting Smart’s Newest Report: “20 Invention Opportunities in Learning & Development” Getting Smart Podcast Ep. 216: “Don Wettrick on Teaching Entrepreneurship” Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review, and subscribe. Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include “Podcast” in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!
Today I had the pleasure to talking to Mr. Don Wettrick. Don is the Founder and CEO of StartEdUp foundation, and author of Pure Genius. He is a very intelligent, well spoken, and innovative man that has developed this amazing program for young adults. Please enjoy this video and discussion.
Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and host of the "STARTedUP Podcast". Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. ------------------- ----------------- Don Wettrick"s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick/
In episode 53 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten speaks with Don Wettrick, CEO and Co-Founder of StartEdUp, whose mission is to empower students and teachers to actively change education through employing innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom. Don Wettrick is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker.
How can you instill the skills and values of innovation and entrepreneurship in kids? And if you can teach it to kids, why can’t you teach it to grownups? This week I’m joined by Don Wettrick, an award-winning middle school, and high school teacher and the CEO and co-founder of StartEdUp, which has a mission to empower students and teachers to apply innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom. He’s author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level, and also the host of the StartEd Up Podcast. Tune in to hear: how to get kids AND grownups excited about this stuff the rules Don uses for brainstorming his processes for turning problems into real solutions for real customers how those of us with young kids can encourage them to be producers not just consumers Full show notes
Innovate WithIN is a dynamic program targeting Indiana high school students helping them to ‘view life through a lens of innovation and entrepreneurship while building a life of purpose.’ The program is unique in the US and is looking to expand further into Indiana communities. Don Wettrick, founder of the program, speaks with Lee Lewellen in this episode of ‘IEDA In Your Ear,’ sponsored by Wabash Valley Power Alliance.
September 4 2020 - Episode 18The EdTech Chat Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction & Prize Sponsor - Education Perfect2. Question for the Audience - What EdTech Tools do you use in your classroom?3. Audience Question - When does the media hype around creating the new normal become the reality of just normal?4. EdTech Tool of the Week - PearDeck5. EdTech Tip of the Week - Blended Learning6. Interview with Don Wettrick and Justin Hardman7. Win this weeks prizes ($250 Education Perfect Subscription) by going to bit.ly/edtechwin and completing the short form (Competition ends 9am SGT on Wednesday 9 September).8. Subscribe, Rate and ShareIf you have a question that you want answered on the podcast please email craig@mrkempnz.comConnect with Mark Quinn here or via email markquinn9129@gmail.comLinks from PodcastEducation Perfect - Click here for a FREE trial#ep 'Creating the New Normal' Video Series (see more by following #ep on Twitter and Facebook)Don on TwitterDon on LinkedInStartEdUp FoundationTina Seelig (recommended by Don)The Future is Faster than you Think and Seth Godin - LinchpinJustin on TwitterJustin on LinkedIn21CLIConnect with Craig on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook to stay up to date.Find episodes you might have missed here.Thank you for your support. Please share your favourite part of today's episode and tag me on your social media and don't forget to rate our podcast so we can reach more people!
Who do young people look up to today? The lifestyles marketed on MTV and social media not exactly something to aspire to, but where can the next generation go to find something different? Inspired by the work of her father, Don Wettrick, and feeling like she needed to take charge of the issue, Ava Wettrick created MentorZ, a platform designed to introduce great people to Generation Z. As a young child, Ava thought her dad was the smartest guy in the world. It wasn't until she got older that she realized he wasn't necessarily smart, he just read a lot. She's witnessed his transition from teacher to owning a non-profit and embrace the experience. Being a voracious reader, it didn't take much pushing from her dad to begin consuming content from the likes of Tom Bilyeu, Simon Sinek, and Victor Franco and having an influence over her peers. Since getting to know several entrepreneurs, Ava questioned whether or not college is worth the time and expense. She was surrounded by highly successful people telling not to go to college, but she is attending college and has found it helpful to have the financial support of her parents and scholarships while growing, learning and choosing the information she wants to consume. Don acknowledges that for some majors, college is still relevant, and for those who have the money should go, but have a plan. He thinks the best thing students can do is to start doing the thing they might love and begin to shadow people to determine if it is a good fit. Majoring in entrepreneurship at Ball State, Ava is learning about accounting, marketing, running a business, and being a CEO which has only accelerated her drive to make the podcast a success and provides quality content and great messages. Interviewing guests for her podcast has been a significant personal learning experience and changed her perspective on the power of an interview. She waited a year to release the episode recorded with Tom Bilyeu because she feared it wasn't good enough and yet people think it was one of her best. And following her interview with Dov Baron, she received feedback that he believed in her and wanted to mentor her. While there are ways of doing things to make them appear more important than they are, “fake it til you make it” can have its drawbacks. Don believes humility can be key when it comes to Imposter Syndrome. When it comes to second generation FI, Don says it happens by osmosis. His kids have been raised under a frugal lifestyle. Since his last appearance on the podcast, Don left his teaching job to take the non-profit to the next level, growing both the team starting chapters in co-working spaces and tech hubs. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S CONVERSATION The StartEDUP Foundation The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill Learn to be a better writer with Grammarly Premium Register for The Simple StartUp Fall Challenge ChooseFI Episode 013 The Unfair (FI) Advantage of Teachers 457b Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Impact Theory Podcast ChooseFI Episode 087 Education Through Innovation Sign up for ChooseFI's FREE FI101 Course! IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT CHOOSEFI: Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.
Feeling tired of the extreme virtue-signaling competition happening on social media, I tweeted last week, “I can’t wait until people get tired of cancel culture and the ‘woke’ mob.“My friend Don Wettrick replied, “I think many, MANY are. It’s just that Twitter pushes them to the top. I would like for people w principles and calm would speak out more. @naval ^ @ZubyMusic come to mind.“Zuby saw it and retweeted my original tweet with a comment, “Some of us have been for 5+ years.“A quick look at the comments showed just how many people are sick and tired of the virtue-signaling social justice warriors, cancel culture, and the woke mob.Yet, very few are speaking out against this because of how vicious social justice warriors are when you oppose them, or have any sort differing opinion (they’ll try to “cancel” you).I must do a podcast about this, I thought. If people don’t want to follow me or listen to my podcast anymore because of this episode, then so be it. I don’t exactly value people who are a part of cancel culture and the “woke” mob as listeners of my podcast anyway so I could care less if they “cancel” me. Plus, as one listener puts it, “I don’t see how anyone is able to absorb self-improvement info while maintaining a victim mentality which is essentially what creates cancel culture.”So, I emailed Zuby. He replied 59 minutes later: “Let’s do it.”We discussed…The mindless destruction of statuesWhy Zuby says black people actually aren’t oppressedSocialismThe media’s effect on peopleWhy radical feminism is a greater threat to humanity than climate changeWho social justice warriors really areThe truth about “Black Lives Matters” (the organization, not the statement)How to deal with cancel culture and the “woke” mob if they come after youRegarding Black Lives Matter, I thought the George Floyd killing was terrible. Everyone agrees on this. However, my first suspicion that something was a bit off with the whole movement was when I realized everyone saying something to the effect of, “If you say silent, you are a racist.” I disagree. Strongly. One virtue-signaler on LinkedIn went so far as to tag me and a few of my podcast guests like Grant Cardone and Mark Manson in a post with our follower counts attached to our names whilst pressuring us to speak out. Seriously. Check it out.“This is not to shame anyone,” she says, “but I’m simply asking you to say something.” Actually, shaming people is exactly what you are doing, “Whiskey”.At the time, I planned on staying silent for fear of the woke mob trying to cancel me.I live as the best person I can be every day, loving everyone. I don’t feel the need to shout from the mountain top about how great and virtuous I am. I don’t feel the need to prove that I am virtuous because I operate through a place of love and kindness every single day and prove it through my actions.But apparently I’m “part of the problem” for not posting about it. I treat people of all races and genders with respect in real life, I am against racism, and I don’t have to tell people about it on social media. For that, I’m part of the solution.Anyway, after doing more research about the BLM organization, I see that many of the founders describe themselves as “trained Marxists.” Interesting.Then, seeing people violently protest in the streets and mindlessly tear down statues of historic figures made me realize these are anarchists who, in the words of one BLM leader in a Fox News interview, “will burn down this system and replace it.” And by the way, socialism is what they really want. Also interesting to note here is the first amendment, which states that the people have a right to peacefully assemble. The first amendment does not include the right to violently assemble. Make no mistake: Those who violently protest in the streets, killing people and looting small businesses in the process, are terrorists.But I digress. The content in this post and my conversation with Zuby is only the tip of the iceberg regarding the truth behind the Black Lives Matters organization. I encourage you to do your own research about Black Lives Matters. It’s scary.While I am wholeheartedly for the immutable fact that black lives do matter, I am wholeheartedly against the “Black Lives Matters” organization._____Zuby(@ZubyMusic) is a British rapper, podcast host, and author. He was born in England and raised in Saudi Arabia. In March 2019, Zuby garnered worldwide attention by posting a video in which he claimed to have broken the British Women’s deadlift record of 238kg (528 pounds). Zuby claimed that he “identified as a woman whilst lifting the weight”. Zuby later declared on Twitter that he “took the UK women’s bench press record too”. He stated that “I don’t think trans women should be allowed to compete in women’s sport.”Follow Zuby: Twitter | Instagram | SpotifyListen to Zuby’s other podcast appearances that I enjoyed: The Joe Rogan Experience | The Candace Owens Show | The Ben Shapiro ShowListen to Zuby’s podcast, Real Talk with Zuby. I recommend the episode with Lauren Chen.Visit Zuby at https://www.zubymusic.com/.
Don Wettrick is the founder and president of StartEdUp, an organization dedicated to help transform the school culture toward innovation and enable student-led entrepreneurship. He is also the author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation." Wettrick has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host. Don has lectured across the US, Europe, South America and Africa about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. Through his travel, he has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Ghana, and seeks to bring that entrepreneurial mindset into our classrooms. His podcast, StartEdUp, has featured some of the most successful entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the world- focusing on educational change. Most importantly Don works with educators, students, and entrepreneurs to bring innovation and collaborative skills into education.
Don Wettrick is a leader and educator that supports innovation and entrepreneurship in schools and communities. Don Wettrick is the President and founder of STARTedUP, a nonprofit that provides entrepreneurial events, training, and seed funding for young entrepreneurs. STARTedUP also supports Innovate WithIN, a state wide pitch competition in Indiana. Don is also a podcast host for STARTedUP, which hosts some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and authors.
Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation” and a vetern 21 year educator. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. His podcast, STARTedUP, has featured entrepreneurs and innovators like Seth Godin, Gary V, and Daniel Pink. Connect with Don Wettrick: Website: https://startedupfoundation.org/ https://innovatewithin.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonWettrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/donwettrick Book: Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level Don's Podcast: STARTedUP Nice Sponsors: Grab your copy of Stan Millers Book Your American Legacy Powerful Strategies that Instill Lasting Values for Generations Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Check out the "Entrepreneur's Toolkit" Giveaway Check out Headliner to create social media posts with video easily- make.headliner.app Simplecast is the easiest way to set up your podcast hosting- Simplecast.com Zoom is the easiest way to schedule meetings and record your podcast interviews- Zoom.us Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life. Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments Simply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links: The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest." Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation” and a vetern 21 year educator. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. His podcast, STARTedUP, has featured entrepreneurs and innovators like Seth Godin, Gary V, and Daniel Pink. Connect with Don Wettrick: Website: https://startedupfoundation.org/ https://innovatewithin.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonWettrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/donwettrick Book: Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level Don's Podcast: STARTedUP Nice Sponsors: Grab your copy of Stan Millers Book Your American Legacy Powerful Strategies that Instill Lasting Values for Generations Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Check out the "Entrepreneur's Toolkit" Giveaway Check out Headliner to create social media posts with video easily- make.headliner.app Simplecast is the easiest way to set up your podcast hosting- Simplecast.com Zoom is the easiest way to schedule meetings and record your podcast interviews- Zoom.us Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life. Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments Simply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links: The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest." Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
The world tends to change faster than we can recognize it, and most of us know what it’s like to wish that we could have learned what we know now just 10 years earlier. Fortunately, there are people out there working to give our young people the skills and knowledge to grow in confidence and incredible success. Don Wettrick is a prime example - he is the founder and President of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in our youth. Don is also the author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and has worked as an educator himself, as well as an innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host. In all these roles, and in everything else, Don is committed to inspiring massive global change. On this episode of Abundantly Clear, Don and Malorie discuss the ups and downs of introducing classes and events based on innovation into traditional school systems, helping prepare kids for life in a skill-based economy, and how adults can do their part to help the next generations turn their creativity into action and become producers rather than consumers. Listen in to reset your perspective on what “education” means. You’ll Learn How Don’s work is helping kids step out of “comparison culture” and into a space where they can engage, intellectually and interpersonally What kids are learning in STARTedUP workshops that make them invaluable in their communities Why a college degree isn’t what it used to be, and what it takes to thrive in the current market And much more! Favorite Quote “My favorite word in education is innovation and my least favorite is tradition. Some of the traditions are going to start getting questioned. And I think that's a wonderful thing.” - Don Wettrick Connect with Don: Visit The STARTedUP Foundation How to get involved Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!
The STARTedUP Foundation, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based educational innovation foundation, announced this week that it's making available free digital curriculum in the wake of widespread coronavirus school closures. In today’s episode, Curt Mercadante interviews Don Wettrick, president and CEO of the foundation. "What an opportunity we have. A lot of people, millions of students are going to have downtime and my fear was that they were just going to get on TikTok and watch 18 different people dance renegade the same damn way and the same damn time," said Don Wettrick, president of the foundation. "So instead I wanted to like, 'Hey, might you be introduced to a new way of thinking? Might you be introduced to some skills that we have kind of worked on and refined over the last five, six years in our class?' "And so yeah, in design thinking I had empathy for our end-user, which is either parents, teachers or students. And we decided to kind of give an abbreviated version of our class." Listen to the full episode to learn more. Get the curriculum: https://startedupfoundation.org/oae
Watching these students lose is difficult... and awesome by Don Wettrick
Year over year, Gallup student polls have revealed a disturbing, but unsurprising trend: student engagement in school declines steadily with each grade, and sharply from elementary to middle to high school. One of the proven contributors to this decline over time is the inability of many schools to build the strengths of each student and make learning relevant. This is especially true for the nearly 50% of polled students who have entrepreneurial ambitions. So what can schools do? If you ask Don Wettrick, CEO and Co-Founder of the StartEdUp Foundation, the answer can be found in the word purpose. For 20 years, Don has taught students to connect to a larger life purpose through innovation and entrepreneurship. What started in the classroom, has grown into a global network of renowned innovators, educators and entrepreneurs. The StartEdUp network is dedicated to helping teachers and students change education by building innovation and entrepreneurship into the fabric of the classroom. In this episode Don talks about the StartEdUp story, what it looks like in action, and how educators and school leaders can get started.Connect with Don and StartEdUp:Website: https://startedupfoundation.org/ and http://www.startedupinnovation.com/Twitter: @donwettrick and @letsstartedupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick/If you liked what you heard, rate and review Off the Assembly LineConnect with Rebecca on LinkedIn or at rebeccaareed.com.Learn more about the Teacher Mastermind at http://teachermastermind.comFollow Off the Assembly Line:twitter @offassemblylineinstagram @offtheassemblyline_podcastfacebook @offtheassemblylinepodcast.Special thanks to Scott Holmes for our intro music. You can check out more from him at https://scottholmesmusic.com/. Thanks for listening to Off the Assembly Line. Share it with someone who needs to hear it and then go make a ruckus!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7A6ET6FCSJ86N&source=url)
Google News and Updates New interface in Google Classroom (Post from Alice Keeler) 1,000 of the most stunning landscapes in Google Earth Helpful shortcuts for Google apps on iOS From pop quiz to final exam: Chromebooks pass the test Featured Content "Today’s students must be prepared to thrive in a constantly evolving technological landscape. The ISTE Standards for Students are designed to empower student voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven process. Connect with other educators in the ISTE Standards Community and learn how to use the standards in the classroom with the ISTE Standards for Students ebook." (ISTE.org) ISTE Student Standards: Empowered Learner: Student leverage technology to take an active role in the choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Digital Citizen: Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. Knowledge Constructor: Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others. Innovative Designer: Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions. Computational Thinker: Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions. Creative Communicator: Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. Global Collaborator: Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally. Resources Kasey’s post on Empowered Learner We hit on a lot of support with this in episode 105 How to Cite Sources in Google Docs 8 Ways to Support Digital Citizenship Skills with Google Slides for creation: Google Slides to the Left (e60), Slides to the Right Cha Cha Cha (e61) Don Wettrick’s students doing genius hour all the time (Innovation and Open Source Learning) … creating apps, hosting events, creating businesses If/then conditional logic (Google Forms) - How to Differentiate Questions in Google Forms Choose your own adventure stories Made with Code CS First Teachable Machine ePortfolios with Google Sites Magnetic Poetry with Drawings or Slides Every Student Should Publish for the World! On The Blogs Matt - The Ditch That Textbook Video Library Kasey - Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners
Esports, #FETC, and Daniel Pink by Don Wettrick
Our guest challenges us to reexamine our thinking about the value and cost of college. Are there valid alternatives, and what does this view mean to those of us who work every day to prepare students for higher education? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @donwettrick @bamradionetwork Don Wettrick is the Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School and author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. He has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host; founder StartEdUp. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Don Wettrick is the founder of the STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and was the Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School in central Indiana. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. During our conversation, you'll hear about Don's experience inspiring teens both in and out of the classroom and about the important work the STARTedUp foundation is doing. You won't want to miss Don's advice to teens about the steps they can take NOW to get started on their journey to discovering their path to a happy and fulfilled life.
Is college a waste of time?Featuring conversations with James Altucher, Naveen Jain, Grant Cardone, Dan Lok, Don Wettrick, Ron Carucci, and JT McCormick.Episode webpage: https://JordanParis.com/ep160
Episode #027 - On today’s episode of the podcast you have the pleasure of listening to Don Wettrick. Don is the founder of StartEdUp, a company that wants to revolutionise the education system. Teachers across the globe are yearning to prepare their students to become innovators and thinkers. There is no future in memorisation. StartEdUp are creating producers, not just passive consumers. We need innovation. You’ve heard the complaints too many times: When am I ever going to use this in the real world? Why are we learning this? When are we going to learn about something interesting? But what if students came to class excited? What if they were passionate about their projects? What if they grasped the connection between today’s work and tomorrow’s careers?This is what Don and his team are here to do. Don spent 21 years as a high school teacher, teaching a class called innovation and open source learning at Noblesville Highschool in Indiana with award winning work. So, he is well equipped when it comes to discussions on the current state of the education system. He’s also an educational speaker and author of Pure Genius. Don has been featured by some of the top media publications including Forbes and has talked with some of the most influential entrepreneurs of today such as Gary Vaynerchuck and Seth Godin on his StartEdUp podcast. As somebody who has recently finished the education process this is a topic extremely relevant and close to home for both myself and many of the listeners. I can’t wait for you all to hear what Don has to say about the current state of the system and what needs to be changed to have future ready kids who aren’t simply just good test takers. -------------- Make sure you connect with Don Wettrick on LinkedIn, buy his book Pure Genius, listen to the StartEdUp Podcast, and check out his foundation at https://StartEdUpfoundation.org Follow me on Instagram: @CEOJOURNALS / @ETHANBRIDGE_ -------------- DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW IF YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW!
Has Anyone Noticed How Online Gambling Is Being Marketed? by Don Wettrick
In this episode, Don Wettrick and I talk about passion-based learning and why it's so important for today's learners.
Don Wettrick is the Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School, and is the author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level." Wettrick has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host. He is also the founder of StartEdUp, an organization dedicated to help transform the school culture toward innovation and enable student-led entrepreneurship. Don has lectured across the US, Europe, South America and Africa about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. Through his travel, he has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Ghana, and seeks to bring that entrepreneurial mindset into our classrooms. His podcast, StartEdUp, has featured some of the most successful entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the world- focusing on educational change. Most importantly Don works with educators, students, and entrepreneurs to bring innovation and collaborative skills into education.StartEdUp is a global network of the most renowned innovators, educators and entrepreneurs. We define and employ the tactics of real innovation and leave the buzzwords in the dust.Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast
Featured ContentThe beginning of another school is upon many of us and some teachers do amazing things on the first few days while others either don't know how or can't or think they can't make the first few days of school engaging and less about the rules and regulations.In this episode, we discuss and explore a number of ideas you can implement at the beginning of the school year. Our conversation was inspired by an episode of StartED Up with Don Wettrick.The Toilet Paper GameRock, Paper, Scissors30 CirclesWe also speak to special guest, Robbie Lindes about his own experiences on the first days of school from a student's perspective.What We're Listening ToRather than recommend additional episodes and podcasts, these are the podcast episodes we've used so far in our Summer Podcast Listening Group:Cult of Pedagogy, episode 90 – OMG Becky. PD is Getting SO MUCH BETTER.Future Focused Podcast, episode 2 – Goal Setting Workshop: How to Set Goals to Change Your LifeThe 5 AM Miracle, episode 27 – Service and Selflessness at Work: An Interview with August TurakStartED Up – Promise Me You will NOT Start Your School Year Off with ThisMindshift – Be the Change You Want to SeeFocus 3 Podcast, episode 39 – A Turning Point in Education See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we are joined by genius innovator Don Wettrick who shares stories about rebranding himself from TV production teacher to Innovation Specialist, helping students find their passions beyond 20% time, introducing the world to those who inspire and motivate him (check out his podcast StartEdUp), and a recent interaction with the most famous Jedi of all time!Don gets real about what innovation is and imparts practical advice about starting our kid young when it comes to genius hour. We hope you enjoy our hour of genius with Don and then stick around to what we're listening to and learning.Featured ContentDon Wettrick is an Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, just outside Indianapolis, IN. He is the author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level.” Don has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. Don is passionate about helping students find their educational opportunities and providing them with the digital tools they need to give them a competitive edge. He has lectured across the US and Europe about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. He also creates and hosts a podcast, StartEDUp. But most importantly, Don works with educators and students to bring innovation and collaborative skills into education.Connect with Don:TwitterStartEdUp WebsiteFacebook PageYouTubeEmailLinks and ResourcesTina SeeligNew York Times ArticleXQ super schoolNaveen JainTim FerrisMark CubanElon MuskGary Vaynerchuck (link to Don's podcast episode with Gary Vee)Tucker Max (link to Don's episode with Tucker)Seth GodinIOT – internet of thingsWhat Are We Listening ToStacey: Just finished up a series on Hidden Brain called You 2.0 all about self-improvement. Episodes included Deep Work with Cal Newport, Dream Jobs, Embracing Chaos, WOOP, Making Decisions, and Getting Unstuck.Chris: School started – back to listening to podcasts each morning and afternoon on the drive!AJ: Revisionist History w/ Malcolm Gladwell: McDonald's Broke my Heart AND StartEdUp w/ DW Ep 78 – Monday Motivation – Do We Want Student Leaders or Well Behaved KidsWhat We Are LearningStacey: Instructional Coaching with Jim Knight-PEERS goals Powerful, Easy, Emotionally Compelling, Reachable, Student FocusedChris: Miles' loft bed is no more… Mom and Dad lost the ability to snuggle with their favorite oldest child.AJ: HyperDocs Kate Baker – 9-11 hyperdoc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I've been wanting to have Rich Czyz on PodcastPD since Chris, AJ, and I re-launched the podcast in January 2017. An engaging PD facilitator and advocate for QUALITY professional development, Rich's voice, message, and ideas are a natural fit for PodcastPD. During the conversation, we discuss what makes PD relevant, how to create PD educators want to attend, and building habits for a writerly life. We know this episode will help you set some amazing PD goals.Featured ContentRich Czyz, author of The 4 o'clock Faculty site and book, shares strategies for creating meaningful and relevant PD for all educators. He discusses how to move beyond sit and get learning toward PD that is engaging, models best practices, offers voice and choice, and includes elements of fun (think ultimate rock-paper-scissors). The former fifth-grade teacher, come principal, shares his writing habits and what it really means to go ROGUE with your own PD. In the end, we hope that you create your PD cohorts/PLCs and schedule a weekly PD meeting.Educator and author, Rich Czyz is on a mission to revolutionize professional learning for all educators. In The Four O'Clock Faculty: A Rogue Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development, Rich identifies ways to make PD meaningful, efficient, and, above all, personally relevant. This book is a practical guide that reveals why some PD is so awful and what you can do to change the model for the betterment of you and your colleagues.Links and Resources4 O'clock FacultyThe Four O'Clock Faculty: A Rogue Guide to Revolutionizing Professional DevelopmentThe Legend of Rock, Paper, ScissorsWorld Rock Paper Scissor SocietyWhat Are We Listening ToChris: StartEDUp with Don Wettrick – guest Gary Vee! – Followed up with watching A LOT of GV YouTube videos.Stacey: #PodcastPDUnGeniused PodcastThe Yarn PodcastRich:Malcolm Gladwell – Revisionist History Podcast – McDonald's French FriesSong Exploder PodcastWhat We Are LearningChris… recently completed building a new loft bed for Miles. The plans came from Ana White – http://www.ana-white.com/2012/07/plans/camp-loft-bed-stair-junior-heightStacey… had great success at a recent PD offering that was followed up with a great email of gratitude for making the training fun. Plans are to dissect the methods used during the four days of tech training/PD and offer similar types of sessions in the coming year.Rich… is exploring and creating purposeful learning spaces. This includes asking for donations and improvising/repurposing less expensive items for standard classroom furniture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode is part of the disruption series. We're going to discover how incredible people disrupt their lives, their industries, and the world to create a powerful impact. Don Wettrick is an Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School and author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. He is disrupting the education system and teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs. Don teaches a class called Innovation and Open-Source Learning. They explore how to network, how to collaborate with intelligent people, how to market, and so much more. Businesses have been launched from his classroom. In one year, four patents were filed. The class has their own methodology. They call it R.O.T.H. I.R.A. Realization – Related to flow states, realization often comes about through movement. They start the school day by walking and talking. Open Discussion – The thoughts generated through realization will fade if they aren't discussed. Tussling – “I love a good fight.” Debate challenges people to think. Homogeneous Grouping – Kids split off to collaborate on the same projects, but coming from different perspectives. Ideation & Prototyping – “We jokingly call this the difference between December 31st and January 15th.” It's fun to brainstorm, but it's hard to actually do it. Reflect – Every project is two weeks, because that gives you enough time to know whether or not you are interested in the subject. Adjustment – This loops back to the ROTH for Realization #2. Don started the class because he didn't see any passion for learning – or much of anything – in his students. They were being churned through a system that destroyed their interest in learning. Not only is the current educational paradigm passionless, it's just old. As a culture and a society, we are moving exponentially faster outside of education. What did your phone look like five years ago? Vastly different. What did your public high school look like in 1980? Roughly the same. “Here's the cruel joke we're playing on a lot of our students: we're preparing you for a future that used to exist in 1970.” Why is education innovating so slowly? We still measure success by test scores. You get into college largely based on your SAT score. They're accepting the kids who are best at not taking risks. We reward memorization far more than creativity. Some teacher unions have pushed back (not all). Don can't disrupt the entire educational system on his own. If you are a parent, student, or teacher and you want to change something about your local school system, Don will help. You can head to StartEdUpInnovation.com for a podcast, consulting, teacher training, and all the core services necessary to start and strive with new educational initiatives. -- Don't be a podcast junkie… Resources: Connect with Don & his class: https://twitter.com/DonWettrick?lang=en (Twitter) | Facebook Learn more & Listen to the StartEdUp Podcast Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level by Don Wettrick TEDTalk - “The Puzzle of Motivation” by Dan Pink The Art of People by Dave Kerpen -- We are also brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. The are your one stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs. Visit LawtonMG.com for more info. Production & Development for The Impact Entrepreneur Show by Podcast Masters
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In this episode, I talk to Don Wettrick about innovation, the important role of failure and leaning into adversity, and what that means to innovation, creativity and collaboration. We also talk about adversity in the classroom and why it needs to become a more important part of education. Guest Bio: Don Wettrick is an Innovation… The post SA 044: Don Wettrick, on Building Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators appeared first on Nick Dinardo.
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