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Goal Smasher Podcast Welcome to the Goal Smasher Podcast, your go-to source for quick and effective success hacks extracted from Audrey Lawrence's book, "Goal Smasher." In this episode, we're diving into the incredible power of harnessing your learning style. Join our host, Larry Playton, as we unlock the secrets to maximizing your learning potential. Audrey Lawrence, a renowned expert and author, will guide us through science-backed techniques to tailor your learning approach based on your unique style. Discover how to leverage visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or other learning modalities to absorb knowledge like never before. In just 3 minutes, we'll equip you with the tools to become a learning powerhouse and fast-track your path to success. Are you ready to master your learning style and unleash your true potential? Subscribe now to the Goal Smasher Podcast and join us on this transformative journey. Tune in for the 3-minute success hack that will revolutionize the way you absorb information and pave the way to your biggest achievements! Audreylawrence.org Learning Style, Success Hack, Goal Smasher, Audrey Lawrence, 3-Minute, Quick and Effective, Science-backed Techniques, Visual Learner, Auditory Learner, Kinesthetic Learner, Learning Modalities, Tailor Your Learning, Maximize Learning Potential, Learning Powerhouse, Fast-track Success, Unleash Potential, Transformative Journey, Knowledge Absorption, Achievements.
We're in an education crisis, and many teachers fear they won't make it through this year. Some are begging for help; some are preaching self-care. Others are quitting--just walking out of their classrooms and schools and moving on to something else.In this episode of the Hack Learning Podcast, Mark Barnes is asking you to help solve this crisis. He shares a disheartening Twitter chat, in which educators from across the country share the issues:> teachers being told to "stick it out," no matter what> a massive substitute teacher shortage is pulling teachers from their classes and moving them into others, during their plan times and lunches> teachers feel obligated to work, even ignoring doctor's orders to stay home> some fear a return to distance learning, while others hope for it> feeling of helplessness and overwhelming stress are pushing educators to the brinkYou can find the Twitter conversation Mark references here: https://twitter.com/imacoolibrarian/status/1450146195779690497?s=20Comment there and mention @markbarnes19 and add #HackLearning. Mark asks for your feedback, and your Hacks. What can we do now to solve this problem in the short term? How can we end this crisis?Find more episodes at https://www.10publications.com/Episode Photo by Olya Kobruseva from Pexels
In 2017, Mark Barnes amassed a collection of chapters of books from the Hack Learning series. He put the best of the best into one book, allowing readers to “try before you buy” for the full book. Great for novice teachers or those who want to try something new or switch things up a bit.
The Tub: An Educational Podcast featuring a mic, a hot tub, & a Superintendent.
In 2017, Mark Barnes amassed a collection of chapters of books from the Hack Learning series. He put the best of the best into one book, allowing readers to “try before you buy” for the full book. Great for novice teachers or those who want to try something new or switch things up a bit.
Angela shared that her, "best learning and work happens at the intersections of making, writing, and attending to issues of equity. She spent twelve years teaching elementary, middle, and high school writers in western New York state before stepping out the classroom to become a professional learning facilitator. Most weekdays find her learning beside K-12 writers and teachers in classrooms and schools throughout the United States and into Canada. She is the author of two Hack Learning books--Make Writing: 5 Strategies that Turn Writers Workshop into a Makerspace and Hacking the Writing Workshop: Redesign with Making in Mind. Her next book, Creating Inclusive Writing Environments in the K-12 Classroom: Reluctance, Resistance, and Strategies that Make a Difference, will be released by Routledge later this year."
Teacher, author, keynote speaker Chrissy Romano Arrabito was the student who always raised her hand first, always had the answer, was eager to share, was well-behaved, and made good grades. She was, from any teacher's perspective, a well-adjusted child. Little did most, if any, of her teachers realize, Chrissy was a quiet kid--an introvert. She struggled with her emotions constantly. How did her teachers miss this? Are you misunderstanding your own quiet kids? Learn more about introverts and one easy strategy for helping them cope, in this episode of the Hack Learning Podcast. Read the introduction to Quiet Kids Count at http://hacklearning.org/quietkidsLearn about Chrissy's new book, Quiet Kids Count, at http://weleadforward.comListen to more Hack Learning episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.com
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I’m not perfect, but still it’s worth it to change what’s beyond the surface. But what if I never changed?" Dr. Maya Angelou’s quote “Do the best you can until you know better and then, when you know better, do better.” “Being the change takes practice. Not the kind that you do until it’s perfect. The kind that you do because it’s worth it.” Today’s Guest: Tony Vincent Tony has been an educator for 20 years. He started out teaching 5th grade, and then was a tech coach. He left school teaching to be a self-employed consultant, on a mission to empower teachers & students w/ awesomeness. He went back to teaching 5th grade for the 2018-19 school year, but most importantly, Tony is the father of 1st grade twins. Contact Info: learninginhand.com, instagram.com/learninginhand, @tonyvincent Classy Graphics - learninginhand.com/classygraphics Shapegrams - Shapegrams.com Google Drawings design tips Math Curse - amazon.com/Math-Curse-Jon-Scieszka/dp/0670861944 2 Truths & 1 Lie Question #1: How can you communicate classroom routines and expectations so students grasp key concepts but also are active participants in the process? (Audience Submitted Question - Matthew Meyer) Tony’s Strategy: 1st - Class Brain Dump/Brainstorming 2nd - students sort the items in Google Drawings, goal to have 4-8 “essential agreements.” 3rd - Typorama app, Word Swag app → save as png file → cut on Cricut Cricut - cricut.com Typorama - apps.apple.com/us/app/typorama-text-on-photo-editor/id978659937 4th - playing on loop on a classroom TV or display 5th - posted on website 6th - Essential agreements referenced on the form used for when students break the essential agreements. Table Toppers IB School - ibo.org Tony’s Class’ Essential Agreements - pixelpaws.us/agreements Socrative - socrative.com Start a Vote From a Short Answer Quick Question - help.socrative.com/en/articles/2155358-start-a-vote-from-a-short-answer-quick-question Question #2: How can we help our students get to know their new classmates? Selfie Activity Tony’s Activity: Google Slides, side profile picture, create a silhouette, add images of things that they like After kids presented their slides, they were looped on the class TV and then the students reflected on all of them to find commonalities Those commonalities led to a class branding: Pixel Paws Class Website, with logo: pixelpaws.us Cricut Iron-on Vinyl - cricut.com/en_us/cutting-materials/iron-on-vinyl.html 360 Spreadsheets Referenced in the book Hack Learning by Jennifer Gonzalez & Mark Barnes - amazon.com/dp/0986104906/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qnOBDb67WZ0R1 Free Template - teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-360-Spreadsheet-1429449 Content from the Duct Taper Community This Week’s Apple Podcast Reviews: Ann Cannon Favorite #EduDuctTape Tweets: (each handle is linked to the mentioned tweet) @ResetEdu @engageducate @hartel30 @readingin6th @Mo_physics New #EduDuctTape Tweeps: @alisamcelroy @AndreaSyukur @apsitjen @AutomagicalApps @bcook922 @CharityDodd @CoachHolleyT @D_D_Collins @DrTLovesBooks @EatWriteTeach @EdTechCoachLisa @EDTSoapBox @eduprotocols @edutechguys @EPool01 @FindingMsZ @GingerPickren @GuiseGotTechEd @janeamenicucci @jennagibert @Marishawkins @mcconnellh88 @Midogonpapa @MissKnightSci @MissLwbt @Mr_Brilla @mrdearybury @mrsantimaw @mrsturner_1st @NASDTechCoach @NinaMassion @pnabbie @rachbath @SadafSh20003141 @smittygetstechy @StacyFord77 @TechnicallyTina @TechWarriorKES @TunefulTechie@TXEDMod @winland_shs #EduDuctTape FlipGrid Responses: Paul West -@pdubyatech Jennifer Ellison - @jellison23
Back to school is here! We're starting up the year with principal Dr. Sanée Bell, author of the new book, Be Excellent On Purpose, Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership. Today, Sanée shares her eleven principles from the book and gets us motivated for an epic school year. (We've also included the transcript.) Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Sanée's publisher, Times 10 Education publisher of the Hack Learning series and the new Lead Forward Series of which Sanée's book is the first. See the full transcript at: www.coolcatteacher.com/e531 Dr. Sanée Bell - Bio as Submitted Dr. Sanée Bell is the principal of Morton Ranch Junior High in Katy, Texas. She has also served as an elementary principal, assistant principal, teacher, and coach. In 2015, Sanée was recognized as the Katy ISD Elementary Principal of the Year. She earned her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Sanée is passionate about authentic, purposeful learning for students and teachers, and she also has a strong passion for leadership and its impact on teacher engagement, student learning, and school culture. Sanée recognizes her impact as a leader and uses her role to inspire, motivate, and empower others. Sanée has presented at state, national and international conferences, and has contributed to several publications, including Brené Brown's Dare to Lead. She has also been a guest on several podcasts focused on leaders hip and its impact on students and teachers. Sanée is co-author and co-editor of the Education Write Now Series, and is the author of Be Excellent on Purpose: Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership. Sanée shares her thoughts on leadership on her blog saneebell.com.
People said they don't have time to teach empathy, compassion, and self-awareness. Mark Barnes responds, and you may be surprised at what he says. At first, you might say, "That's not Hack Learning." But if you listen till the end, you might agree that this attitude is what Hack Learning is founded on.
Hack Learning host Mark Barnes lost his temper recently. If only he had taken his own advice, which he shares in this episode, things might have been different.What's this earth-shattering advice? Three words: Take a breath!Sounds easy, right? It's not so simple, and in order to make it work, you have to be intentional about that purposeful pause. Take a few minutes, listen, and learn how to PLAN your breaths, change your own behavior, be a better professional and person, and model empathy for colleagues and for kids.This might be the hackiest Hack ever, and it might change your life.Learn more in Hacking School Discipline and other books that include mindfulness strategies at http://times10library.comSubscribe to the pod at http://hacklearningpodcast.com
Mark shares a story from Hacking School Discipline, about Amarra, a troublemaker that many teachers might have given up on. Instead of quitting on her, though, her teachers instilled a growth mindset in Amarra, and a once troubled young lady became a school leader and student mentor. Learn more about Amarra and creating a growth mindset in Hack Learning book number 22, Hacking School Discipline. It's on Amazon now.Subscribe to the podcast at http://hacklearningpodcast.comBrowse the library at http://hacklearningbooks.com
When is it a good time to take risks as a leader? This week’s guest, Mark Barnes, discusses how every leader needs to take chances, the ways to handle criticism, the importance of listening, and increasing the love of learning. About our Guest: Mark Barnes is a longtime educator, bestselling author, founder of Times 10 Publications and the creator of the Hack Learning Series. Mark is the author of six education books, including Assessment 3.0, Role Reversal (a 2013 Best Professional Book), and two books in Corwin’s Connected Educators Series. Mark co-authored Hack Learning’s Flagship Book: Hacking Education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every School, a Benjamin Franklin award winner. Mark is also a blogger, podcaster, keynote speaker, and education presenter. Follow Mark Barnes: Twitter: https://twitter.com/markbarnes19?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/markbarnes19/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-barnes-bb60955/ Website: http://hacklearning.org/times10/ Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.
Mark Barnes is a 23-year classroom teacher, author, international presenter, and the Founder of Times 10 Books. After writing six books for three different publishers, Mark began work on the Hack Learning Series in 2014. He envisioned a different kind of education book, so he founded Times 10, in order to create a unique team and maintain an active role in every project. Six months later, Times 10 published the fourth book in the series, and the #HackLearning movement exploded around the world. There are now dozens of books in the series with more on the way. In 2017, Mark partnered with Teachonomy's Chuck Poole to create the new uNseries, which launched in 2018, with Book 1 — uNforgettable: Your Roadmap to Being the Teacher They Never Forget.
Episode 39In this episode, I interviewed Mark Barnes (@markbarnes19), an educator, speaker, and best-selling author and publisher. We discussed connecting and engaging in education spaces on social media, writing and publishing content, the success of Mark’s Times 10 publishing company and the Hack Learning series, and even some new projects that are in development.For more information about this episode or to catch up on past episodes of the Leader Of Learning podcast, visit https://www.leaderoflearning.com.To connect with Mark Barnes:Twitter - https://twitter.com/markbarnes19Blog/Website: http://hacklearning.org/To connect with the host, Dan Kreiness:Twitter - https://twitter.com/dkreinessPersonal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dkreinessPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaderoflearningFacebook Profile - http://www.facebook.com/dkreinessFacebook Page - www.facebook.com/leaderoflearningEmail - dan@leaderoflearning.com
Episode 39In this episode, I interviewed Mark Barnes (@markbarnes19), an educator, speaker, and best-selling author and publisher. We discussed connecting and engaging in education spaces on social media, writing and publishing content, the success of Mark’s Times 10 publishing company and the Hack Learning series, and even some new projects that are in development.For more information about this episode or to catch up on past episodes of the Leader Of Learning podcast, visit https://www.leaderoflearning.com.To connect with Mark Barnes:Twitter - https://twitter.com/markbarnes19Blog/Website: http://hacklearning.org/To connect with the host, Dan Kreiness:Twitter - https://twitter.com/dkreinessPersonal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dkreinessPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaderoflearningFacebook Profile - http://www.facebook.com/dkreinessFacebook Page - www.facebook.com/leaderoflearningEmail - dan@leaderoflearning.com
Florida is considering bonus pay for the "best and brightest teachers," but who are they? According to one plan, they are the teachers whose students perform well on standardized tests. This is a flawed system, for many reasons. Is there a better way to identify the "best and brightest?" Mark Barnes went to the Hack Learning audience for answers. If you think bonus pay for educators is a good idea, forget test scores, and consider this hacky plan instead.Subscribe and rate the show at http://hacklearningpodcast.comVisit our library at http://hacklearningbooks.com
Do you have a class that you probably should get a little extra in the paycheck for coping with on a daily basis? Do you have students who dominate your thoughts...and not in a good way, when you're away from school? Do you catch yourself having imaginary confrontations with certain kids? Do you have a class that causes you great anxiety as they roll through the door each morning? If you do, join the club. I had such a class last semester. I was wondering, Do I still have it? So, I set to work bonding with these challenging kids. This episode will describe my approach. What I love about this episode, is that all my suggestions are totally in the teacher's control. You're not reliant on student compliance in order to implement these strategies. My hope is that over time your calm, consistent, and persistent efforts will be rewarded. Give my ideas a try. I have confidence in your success!
Mark Barnes shares some tough questions that, he says, all teachers should ask themselves. Are you ready to answer them?Browse the Hack Learning library at http://hacklearningbooks.comSubscribe to the show at http://hacklearningpodcast.com
Mark Barnes shares Hack 7 from the new Hacking Instructional Design, in which the authors explain how to use mental velcro--must one of 33 extraordinary ways to create a contemporary curriculum. Grab the authors' 61-page free resource at http://hacklearning.org/designListen to more Hack Learning episodes at http://HackLearningPodcast.com
A concerned educator and parent writes: "My kids tell me that [their classes are] basically -- take notes, do worksheets, take tests. They don't really DO anything with the stuff they're learning. No discussions or projects or anything really hands-on. Just information in, information out." This sparked some remarkable conversation and evidence that many kids across the country are exposed to old-school practices that make them hate school. Mark Barnes shares the conversation and is asking you to help Hack this problem.Share this episode and comment on Twitter at #HackLearning and tag @markbarnes19Join the conversation on the Hack Learning Ambassadors Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HLAmbassadors/Improve your practice by browsing our library at http://hacklearningbooks.com Start your own conversation and ask for solutions.
How I made the change from an average 'C' student to getting Straight 'A's as a Honours Psychology Student in University. This proven Three Step process will help you learn and retain new information when in class at school, at work in meetings, or at home learning on your own. Here's the Formula:Step 1: Identify Key TermsStep 2: Understand & Summarize Related InfoStep 3: Study Your Own WordsAlso in this Episode: 1. Recognition vs Recall. 2. How Memories are Associated. 3. Multiple Choice vs Open-Ended Questions. 4. Why the Way You Learn Influences the Way You are able to Execute on that New Knowledge.Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!
Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping Education
Episode 020: George Couros, https://georgecouros.ca/blog/ When it comes to innovation in the classroom, George Couros is simultaneously the man, the myth and the legend! He stops by Vrain Waves to discuss mindsets, guinea pigs, and what parents really want for their students...tune in to find out more! Connect with George Couros Twitter: @gcouros | Website: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/ Connect with Vrain Waves Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalb Links & Show Notes Episode 019 with Denise Pope (01:00) Episode 018 with John Hattie (01:30) Out of our heads and into the classroom (02:10) Last week: Classroomscreen.com Gamestorming.com / Atomize (03:10) Checklist co-creation (04:54) Atul Gawande: Checklist Manifesto book; articles (06:27) - concise, clear, collaborative #makesomevrainwaves George Couros Intro (07:05) What is an Innovator’s Mindset (07:44) Carol Dweck’s work on Growth Mindset Innovator’s Mindset definition: ‘the belief that abilities, intelligence, and talent are developed so that they lead to the creation of new and better ideas.’ George on being innovative (11:16) Blog: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/ Based on the Alberta Principal Quality Standards On balancing values / principles with fresh perspective (14:42) Writing to learn 360 view of ideas (15:42) Clive Thompson: “It’s easy to win an argument inside your head. But when you face a real audience, you have to be truly convincing.” Smarter Than You Think Uber driver story (18:20) Purpose of education (21:21) Strengths-based vs. deficit-based vs. data-driven vs. learner-driven (25:05) Strengths inside your own district, in your own colleagues RTI - Response to Intervention (27:57) Develop people instead of fix people Evidence-informed vs. data-driven (29:56) Compliance → Engagement → Empowerment (31:30) “Change never fails because it happens too early.” (35:51) Blog posts and trends in education (40:43) Stephen Covey - Speed of Trust Post on cursive / time for content Twitter: @gcouros | georgecouros.ca | Innovator’s Mindset Book Katie Martin | Vrain Waves Episode with Katie Martin George & Katie’s Podcast
A tennis match was interrupted by, of all things, coaching and, possibly, a little gender bias, and Mark Barnes has some simple hacks to put a stop to this insanity. In a departure from his usual education hacks, Mark discusses the women's US Open tennis championship and an outburst from star Serena Williams that may have overshadowed a young player's victory but shed light on a big problem in sports and society. Share you thoughts on Twitter at #HackLearningVisit our episode library at http://hacklearningpodcast.comBrows books at http://hacklearningbooks.comphot by: y.caradec http://www.flickr.com/photos/10288162@N07/8883127266"
When celebrities stand by and protect bullies, without punishment, how can adults teach kids to stand up? Mark uses a high-profile example of a celebrity covering for an abuser, wondering if the person goes unpunished how it will impact our ability to teach kids to do what's right. Continue the conversation on Twitter at #HackLearningView all episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.comBrowse the library at http://hacklearningbooks.com
In another uncut edition of the show, Mark Barnes challenges you to take a chance and ask students to rate your in-class presentations or lessons. Channeling Hacking Engagement author and podcaster James Sturtevant, Mark shares Hack 35 from Sturtevant's 50 Tips & Tools to Engage Teachers and Learners Daily, along with one nifty tech tool to easily empower your student focus groups. Listen now and learn how to leverage student opinion to be the best teacher you can be.Check out Hacking Engagement and the entire Hack Learning Series at http://hacklearningbooks.com.Listen to more podcast episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.com.
In this interview I speak with Mark Barnes about how he went from being a teach to running his own publishing company. Mark says he started out wanting to make a change in the way children are educated. You can see some of his written work and formative ideas on his blog HackLearning. From there, Mark decided that he wanted to keep creating training materials for teachers. He ended up publishing an entire series of books by partnering with other authors. Fast forward to today and Mark runs a successful publishing company x10 Publishing. Mark says he has a consistent pipeline of authors that want to publish under the x10 umbrella. These days mark is in the position to accept or reject authors as he sees fit. Since he has consistent business, the authors that make the cut to partner with x10 are some of the best. Mark’s company now publishing books about learning as well as professional development materials for teacher. Mark says that the journey to where he is at took a lot o
Mark Barnes says he used to penalize kids for insignificant things like using a pencil or putting their names in the wrong spot (a bad practice he now admits). But failing a kid for not printing a Google Doc? Mark argues that this is the stupidest school policy ever. He explains why and how this needs to be hacked ... immediately, while providing a few hacks from numerous Hack Learning experts.Check out the books referenced in this episode at http://hacklearningbooks.comBrowse the podcast archive at http://hacklearningpodcast.com
Mark shares the worst thing he did to his students and how you may be doing the same thing right now. Then, he provides one simple hack to avoid doing it again.View the archive at http://hacklearningpodcast.comBrowse books at http://hacklearningbooks.com
Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping Education
In this episode, we talk hack learning and Results-Only Learning Environments with the original ed hacker - Mark Barnes. Mark challenges us to rethink some of our most fundamental systems - grading, feedback, peer observation - and empowers teachers to make revolutionary changes in their classroom.
Mark Barnes is angry and Uncut, as he unabashedly says No to the president's plan to arm teachers, in an attempt to stop school shootings. Not only does Mark say educators must say no to guns, he provides a few more ways to stop school shootings. Listen and comment on Twitter at #HackLearning.More from Mark Barnes and Hack Learning at http://hacklearningpodcast.com
The Mississippi State legislature wants to mandate nightly homework, including spelling, across the state. Mark Barnes explains why any homework mandate undermines teachers, learners, and parents. He also declares that politicians must stay out of education policymaking, unless they enlist the help of progressive-minded educators.Learn more at http://hackinghomework.comListen to more episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.com
Schedule a call with Jethro As a review for a year that has included a lot of changes for me professionally, I wanted to list some of the greatest events from the podcasts that I released this year. You can check out my current Top 10 podcasts here, but this list is going to talk about the top 10 things I implemented this year as a result of interviewing some amazing guests. Improving the school scheduling nightmare with Adam Pisoni Transformative Principal 185 The most downloaded podcast released this year is my interview with Adam Pisoni, where we talked about improving the school scheduling nightmare. Here’s my big takeaway. Adam said (5:58–8:35) that he started asking instead of asking what was possible in schools, he asked what prevents traditional schools from iterating. This train of thought led me to make a decision to intentionally combat those things that prevent us from iterating, and make sure we can still iterate even with the struggles we will face. Enjoy the Journey with Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 1035 - This one is a bit of a cheat, since the episode where I shared my 4 year plan for my school was really a culmination of so many things that I have learned from this podcast. But, here goes. (19:50–24:42) What’s cool is that instead of my plan starting next year, it is already starting this year. Advisory and flexible learning block with service learning. Teachers are coming to me asking for these things. Don’t Try to Change People, Change Behavior with Tom Hierck Transformative Principal 188 - 18:55–19:29 In this episode, it was really about the powerful thing that Tom shared about how to be a transformative principal. He said, “Ensure that relationships are healthy and positive. Being positive doesn’t guarantee a good outcome, but being negative does guarantee a negative outcome.” Rules turn students into classroom lawyers with Tom Hierck Transformative Principal 187 - In this episode, 5:00–7:26 I found that the most powerful statement from this was when Tom said, “I have yet to meet a kid who is connected who disappoints”. Since this interview, I have worked hard to make sure that kids are connected. I’ve found what he said is true, when kids are connected, they rarely disappoint. Last week, a student threw some trash across the cafeteria and he made a mess. He needed to clean it up. Because we had worked on a relationship, I put my arms out as if to say, “what are you doing?“ and then had to wait about 30 seconds before he decided to stand up and take care of his mess. He didn’t disappoint. What I Wish I Knew as A First Year Principal with Jethro and Friends Transformative Principal Special - The thing that I have taken away from this one is from my friend Jessica Cabeen.3:40–4:08 She says, Take care of yourself. While I haven’t been exercising as much this year as I have in the past, my sleep has been much better and I am doing a much better job of not working from home and actually being home when I am home. That is really important to me. End College and Career Readiness with Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 1040 - This podcast seems to have hit a nerve, as it was just released a couple months ago, and is already one of the most downloaded. In this, I basically argue that we need to focus on inspiring passion in our students rather than preparing them for something. One man I recently met is amazing. He said that he is a jack of all trades, master of one: learning. That really hit me. He didn’t learn how to do that from school, he says. He learned how to do that from his experience. He learned that learning is the most important thing he can have. In a recent Hack Learning episode, Mark Barnes said that learning can’t be measured. In our traditional system, you’re right, it can’t. But it can in our own lives, and we are the ones best suited to measure. I can’t measure all that I have learned from doing this podcast over the last four years in an easy-to-digest way. This post is an example of one way that I am trying to summarize my learning. One of my good friends Darren Draper posted on the Facebook post for this comment the question, “If everyone follows their passions, will society have the skilled workers it needs?” We had a little back and forth, that I encourage you to add your two cents to. My real point here is that if we teach kids how to learn on their own they will have more success in their life, regardless of what their passions or careers are. (1:48 –2:18) Instructional Leadership Team with David Smith Transformative Principal 182 - David Smith’s advice on how to be a transformative was to decide that you’re going to spend time in every classroom. 17:21–20:15 I have made this my priority this year, even to the tune of spending each morning before lunch in classrooms. I’m not perfect at it, but it is helping me do a much better job. Routines to Make Yourself More Successful with Karine Veldhoen Transformative Principal 160 - I have really gotten into routines this year and established some good ones. I’ve read the book she recommends and even went deep into The 1 Thing, about which I interviewed Geoff Woods. Look for that interview coming up soon. She talked about setting daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly practices. This is not easy. It really isn’t. It is actually kind of boring. In fact, Geoff Woods said that most people are unwilling to endure the monotony of success. Success is doing the right things at the right time. 8:26–9:46 - Self-care plans for her staff and for herself. One aspect of that that I have adopted is a habit to go to bed with my wife each night and not stay up late doing things for the podcast or other work, or playing games, or wasting time on Facebook. That is a small thing, but something that I think will really help me get to bed earlier, get rested, and spend quality time with my wife each night. With being so busy, it is easy to be distracted from the important things. Kids Can’t Learn When They Don’t Trust with Zaretta Hammond Transformative Principal 157 - 4:00–6:08 Trust Generators to quickly build trust. This has been really powerful as I have started my new school in Fairbanks. I have tried to be vulnerable with teachers to help build that trust so they know who I am. It’s not perfect, but we have been moving quicker than I expected in some areas, as I mentioned before. Where Jethro is interviewed for the Principal Matters Podcast with Will Parker - Bonus Episode 1033 21:45–22:53-The thing that sticks out from this interview is that 1, it was on Will Parker’s podcast, where he interviewed me. It was fun to release it at the same time. Number 2, Will asked me a big question, what do I want to achieve. My big goal is to impact 100 Million students over the next 10 years through my work on this podcast, my masterminds, speaking engagements, consulting, and everything else that I do. I had been thinking about setting a big goal before he asked me, but I wasn’t sure I could do it. So I took his challenge and set a goal. I’m tracking it here so please help me reach that goal by adding the impact this podcast has had on you to that survey. At the time of this writing, I am .021% of the way there. 21,412 kids have been impacted so far. WOW! That’s actually pretty amazing. Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher. Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal. Take Control of your email Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey
Mark cites a Psychology Today Blog post, in which the author references an interview with a Google executive who says the search engine giant does not use GPAs and SAT scores to assess potential new hires. Mark Barnes despises grades and tests, and he wonders why schools continue to use them when one of the most successful companies on the planet disdains them.Read the article at https://medium.com/the-mission/inverse-relationship-between-gpa-and-innovative-orientation-57e604e7112Listen to more episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.comBrowse the library at http://hacklearningbooks.com
Mark posted this on social channels: "No, I won’t lecture, assign homework, punish, or grade my students, just because that’s the way we’ve always done it." And people reacted. He talks about it in classic Hack Learning Uncut style.Want more episodes? http://hacklearningpodcast.comNeed a solution to a big problem? http://hacklearningbooks.com
For parents and teachers, the old, "Back-in-my-day" mentality no longer works, because, as Kimberley Moran writes in Hacking Parenthood, The World Really Is Different. In this special Friday edition of Hack Learning Uncut, Mark shares Mantra 9 from the new book, Hacking Parenthood: 10 Mantras You Can Use Daily to Reduce the Stress of Parenting, along with some what-you-can-do-tomorrow strategies for reducing screentime at home in and the classroom. Mark explains how Moran uses the Parent Resource Notebook (PRN) as a powerful tool for pausing and reflecting--critical for both parents and teachers.Look inside Hacking Parenthood at http://parentmantras.comAccess your free copy of the PRN at http://hackingparenthood.orgCheck out the Hack Learning library at http://hacklearningbooks.com
Love him or hate him President Donald Trump isn't the best example for kids, when it comes to debating issues on social media. In this non-political episode, Mark Barnes shares an excerpt from Shelly Terrell's book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies, which tackles the issue of online debate and disrespect head on. Learn how to teach kids to debate issues appropriately on social media, with some right-now strategies you can use today to engage kids in a meaningful discussion about online debate. Read the chapter on Teaching Debate at http://hacklearning.org/debateCheck out all Hack Learning books at http://hacklearningbooks.comListen to more episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.com
EduHacker Mark Barnes explains the problem with rewards, gestures, and asking kids to give you the finger, when attempting to effectively "manage" students. Of course, he's got a hack for that.
Connie Hamilton has served as an elementary teacher, middle school ELA teacher, instructional coach, and principal at both the elementary and middle school levels. She now serves as the K-12 curriculum director in Saranac Community Schools and provides professional development nationally that focuses on questioning, best instructional practices, literacy, assessment, and leadership. Connie is the co-author of Hacking Homework: 10 Strategies That Inspire Learning Outside the Classroom, Volume 8 from the Hack Learning series of innovative thinking around education. Connie’s Book on Amazon: Hacking Homework: 10 Strategies That Inspire Learning Outside the Classroom, Volume 8 Connect with Connie on Twitter: @conniehamilton About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. http://www.educatorslead.com
A recent #HackLearning chat sparked some hot debate about appropriate teacher dress and engaging with students outside of class. Mark has opinions, and he's sharing in another Uncut episode.See the Twitter chat archive at http://hacklearning.org/dresscodeCheck out all episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.comVisit the library at http://hacklearningbooks.com
In Episode 100, Mark reflects on century's worth of podcasts, asking Why he produces the show. Find out the "Why" and ask yourself why you do what you do.Share your thoughts at #HackLearning on Twitter and on the Hack Learning Facebook page. Check out all episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.com.Look inside a book at http://hacklearningbooks.com
With so much tragedy in the world, we need inspirational stories to ease the stress. Mark shares his favorite inspirational teaching story and puts a Hack Learning spin on it, providing some right-now solutions for teachers and parents of reluctant readers.Learn more at http://hacklearning.org/storyFor more solutions for teachers and learners, visit http://hacklearningbooks.com
A blog post suggesting that teachers should work less draws Mark's ire, and he sounds off in another Uncut version of the podcast. Mark says teachers can't be effective in less than 40 hours a week, but the whole 40-hour thing might just be semantics. Find more episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.comLook inside any or all books at http://hacklearningbooks.comTell us what you think on Twitter at #HackLearning
What happened in Charlottesville, Virginia should not be politicized, says Hack Learning creator Mark Barnes. Many people have made this despicable event about the president and what he said in the aftermath of violent protests of the removal of a statue.Teachers, parents, and school leaders are better served with a discussion about how the events in Charlottesville can lead to lessons about tolerance. But is teaching tolerance really a teacher's job? Mark says, Yes, and shares some What-You-Can-Do-Tomorrow strategies for teaching tolerance without politics.Learn more at http://hacklearning.org/toleranceLook inside every Hack Learning Book at http://hacklearningbooks.com
@markbarnes19 is Uncut again, and swearing, literally, that students need to like their teachers in order to learn from them. Mark references a blog post at Teachthought.com that covers students liking their teachers. Most students, Mark says, won't learn from you, if they don't like and trust you and believe you like them back. Find out why students must like you as a teacher and learn Mark's keys to making this happen this school year.Subscribe to the show at http://hacklearningpodcast.comLearn to engage all learners with the new Hacking Engagement Again. Find it at http://hackingengagementagain.com
HACK LEARNING: A SIMPLE APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING with Publisher Mark Barnes
Mark Barnes is unedited and Uncut again, discussing how he used to be the most thin-skinned SOB you'd ever meet. Mark provides 3 simple hacks that he learned help thicken even the thinnest skin. Mark shares several personal stories about the dangers of having thin skin, from an epic blog post you can find on the blog at http://hacklearning.org. Listen to more episodes at http://hacklearningpodcast.com. Grab some free hacks for innovative teaching and leading at http://hacklearningfree.com
On Sunday morning July 9th, from 8:30 to 9:00 AM EST, I will moderate the #HackLearning Twitter Chat. This is in preparation for the release of my second engagement book "Hacking Engagement Again", which will be available in early August. Please participate! Here are the questions:8:37-Q1: How do you engage students with lesson hooks?8:45-Q2: What are some strategies that can make lessons ultra-engaging?8:52-Q3: How can the assessment of student learning be conducted in a way that engages learners?Even if you're not available to participate, check out #HackLearning after the fact and see how educators and students from around the world answered these transformational prompts.
The Business Generals Podcast | Helping You Maximize Your Entrepreneurial Dreams - Every Single Week
Mark Barnes is a long time educator, bestselling author, founder of Times 10 Publications and the creator of the Hack Learning Series. Mark is the author of six education books and has co-authored Hack Learning's Flagship Book: Hacking Education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every School. Reaching nearly 5 million people every month on Twitter, on twitter handle @markbarnes19 – Mark is one of education's most recognizable engagers, a popular keynote speaker and education presenter! Super pumped to dig more into Mark's story so Ladies and gentlemen please help me welcome Mark to the show!! Mark discusses how his companies generate over 70% of revenue from books, how to build a brand around your book writing so your audience keeps coming back for more. —— Book recommendation for entrepreneurs: 1. Drive: The Surprising Thing About What Motivates Us – Daniel Pink 2. WIll it Fly – Pat Flynn >>> Free Show Highlight Reel Reveals… All the tips and highlights of today’s interview…All you have to do is download and take Action! Free download: https://www.businessgenerals.com/davidh (www.businessgenerals.com/markb) >>> Legacy: To be remembered as someone who made a real impact on education who changed the outdated approaches in education especially how we assess learning, de-emphasising the traditional grading system and creating a conversation about learning, as well as shifting the conversation of homework from a “drill and kill” approach but to go home and want to extend upon the learinings from school because students want to learn, to make learning fun for students – Mark. Best way to connect: @markbarnes19 on Twitter #hacklearning on Twitter http://www.hacklearning.org/ (www.hacklearning.org)
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published Authors
In this episode, Shawn explores what it takes to take your author marketing skills to the next level: learning. He explores what holds people, probably even you, back, and what you can do to overcome that and make this year the best year yet in your business. The post Ep 143: “Learning to Hack Learning” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.
EDUCATOR, AUTHOR, SPEAKER MARK BARNES "THE EXCITEMENT OF HACK LEARNING AND THE HACK LEARNING SERIES www.brilliant/insane.com @markbarnes19 Presented by KNOWLEDGEWORKS www.knowledgeworks.org @knowledgeworks