Podcasts about lego education

Robert Rasmussen, former head of R&D for LEGO Education and author of Building a Better Business using the LEGO Serious Play Method, joins The Brand Called You to share how hands-on creativity can unlock deep insights, reshape leadership, and transform organizations—brick by brick.00:36- About Robert RasmussenRobert is the principal of Rasmussen consulting. He has worked for the LEGO Group from 1988 to 2001 as head of R&D for Lego education.He's the author of a book titled Building a Better Business using the Lego Serious Play Method.

As a Senior Business PM, she has had the incredible opportunity to reshape education by leading innovative initiatives in AI, Cyber, and CS Skilling across K–12 and Higher Ed, allowing her to impact over 300 million learners and 10 million educators worldwide by significantly improving their digital safety awareness and technical and durable skills. By forging strategic partnerships with UNESCO, OECD, and national and state government agencies, she expanded the reach to more than 10 million educators across K–12 schools.Before her time at Microsoft, she founded the Florida Scholastic Esports League and led the growth of NASEF (Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations), scaling an innovative workforce development pilot of 38 sites to an international consortium of 11,000. Over two years, she built a thriving community that engaged more than 400,000 students, showing her firsthand how gaming can be a powerful tool for learning and collaboration. This experience furthered her passion for using innovative technologies to ignite learners and build teacher capacities in critical new skills.Her earlier experiences at LEGO Education allowed her to drive an impressive 156% increase in engagement through innovative educational solutions across U.S. school systems. Each step along her career path has reinforced her belief that education should be dynamic and accessible—something she strives to achieve every day.Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering her time to mentor young educators on integrating technology into their classrooms effectively. She believes that sharing knowledge is just as important as acquiring it—after all, we're all part of this learning journey together!

Ep.213 - Nous rencontrons Robert Rasmussen, co-inventeur du LEGO Serious Play, qui nous explique comment cette méthode encourage les groupes à réfléchir et à communiquer ensemble. Il souligne l'importance de l'apprentissage constructiviste et de l'expérience personnelle dans le processus de jeu sérieux. Robert Rasmussen discute également des obstacles à l'acceptation du jeu sérieux dans les organisations et met en avant l'importance de maximiser l'intelligence collective pour résoudre des problèmes complexes. Il conclut en offrant des conseils aux décideurs pour favoriser l'engagement individuel dans un monde de plus en plus complexe.Robert RasmussenRobert Rasmussen est né au Danemark et est titulaire d'une maîtrise en éducation de l'École royale danoise d'éducation de Copenhague. Il a passé sa carrière à appliquer des théories et des expériences sur le jeu, l'apprentissage, la créativité et l'enseignement au développement organisationnel. Pendant 15 ans, il a beaucoup travaillé avec des concepteurs et des chercheurs de l'université Tufts à Medford MA et du MIT Media Lab à Boston MA, pour développer et appliquer des outils d'apprentissage pratique. Robert Rasmussen est le principal architecte de la méthode LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® depuis 1999. Après plusieurs années et plus de 20 itérations, son équipe et lui ont développé le concept pour en faire la méthodologie reproductible et robuste qu'elle est aujourd'hui. Il a travaillé pour le groupe LEGO de 1988 à 2001 en tant que responsable de la R&D pour LEGO Education et a notamment dirigé l'équipe de développement éducatif pour LEGO MINDSTORMS - le produit le plus vendu de l'histoire de la société LEGO. De 2001 à 2004, Robert a dirigé Executive Discovery Ltd. qui a développé et lancé le programme LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®.À retenirLEGO Serious Play n'est pas un jeu, mais une technique de communication.Nous sommes conscients de seulement 5 à 10 % de nos connaissances.Le but est de maximiser les insights et la confiance dans les décisions.Les individus doivent se sentir partie d'un tout pour s'engager.Il est essentiel d'écouter les individus pour maximiser l'engagement.Le flow doit être un peu flou pour encourager l'exploration.Le LEGO permet de construire sans stress, favorisant la créativité.Il existe des résistances culturelles au jeu sérieux dans certaines organisations.Maximiser le potentiel collectif est crucial pour résoudre des problèmes complexes.Les décideurs doivent impliquer les individus dans le processus décisionnel.Autres épisodes à écouterÉpisode 132: Les clés des “Serious Games” avec Marie DupontÉpisode 172: Deep Dive sur les objets-médiateurs avec Frédéric RousseauÉpisode 211: L'innovation par le jeu avec Baptiste Sand Épisode 104: Du changement à la mutation des organisations avec David AutissierAccédez aux notes ici: https://www.intelliaconsulting.com/podcastSuivez-nous: Développez votre impact stratégique - Abonnez-vous à notre lettre hebdomadaire Visitez notre page LinkedIn Visitez notre page YouTube

Ep.211 - Nous explorons la complexité du jeu, son rôle universel et culturel, ainsi que son utilisation comme outil d'innovation et de créativité en compagnie de Baptiste Sand, designer chez LEGO Education.Baptiste nous révèle comment le jeu peut transformer notre approche du travail et de la créativité. Il nous parle de la culture de l'échec et de la confiance au sein des équipes, ainsi que du concept de Flow et de la tension entre ordre et désordre dans le jeu. Il aborde avec nous les méthodes de recherche sur le jeu, les défis liés à la communication verbale, et de la nécessité de créer des environnements de jeu immersifs. À retenirLe jeu est universel et a toujours existé.La culture influence la manière dont nous jouons.Le jeu peut être un outil puissant pour l'innovation.La confiance dans les équipes favorise la créativité.L'échec est une opportunité d'apprentissage.Le Flow est essentiel pour une expérience de jeu réussie.La tension entre ordre et désordre stimule la créativité.Le défi doit être adapté au niveau de compétence.Le jeu peut créer des mondes parallèles fascinants.Jouer ne signifie pas nécessairement être compétitif. Nous avons besoin d'être constamment stimulés.Le facilitateur joue un rôle clé dans l'expérience de jeu.Baptiste SandAprès une formation initiale de designer industriel Baptiste Sand a suivi une formation spécialisée en "Design for Play" à la Designskollen Kolding. Pendant ses études de maîtrise au Danemark, il a eu la chance d'améliorer les méthodes de test produit, par le jeu et le storytelling. Aujourd'hui, au sein de LEGO Education, il travaille dans la création d'expériences de jeux éducatifs mais reste passionné par l'application des théories du jeu dans les méthodes de création. M. Sand détient des diplômes de premier cycle en génie mécanique de la Technische Universitat Munchen et en design durable de produit de l'École Supérieure de Design des Landes à Mont-de-Marsan avec l'école Besign de Nice. Autres épisodes à explorerÉpisode 85: L'innovation dans les grands projets d'infrastructure avec Frédéric RousseauÉpisode 132: Les clés des “Serious Games” avec Marie DupontÉpisode 172: Deep Dive sur les objets-médiateurs avec Frédéric RousseauAccédez aux notes ici: https://www.intelliaconsulting.com/podcastSuivez-nous: Développez votre impact stratégique - Abonnez-vous à notre lettre hebdomadaire Visitez notre page LinkedIn Visitez notre page YouTube

Lego's Ken Yanhs chats with ShaoLan about how to say "fun" in Chinese and reveals the best parts of his job working for Lego. Also taught in this podcast, "very fun" and "no fun"! The power is in your hands! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.

Join us for a special episode of Trending in Education recorded live from the LEGO Education Curiosity Park at SXSW EDU.   We're diving deep into the world of playful learning and the rollout of LEGO Education Science with Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Impact Education at LEGO. In this fun and insightful conversation, we explore the latest from LEGO Education with a special appearance from host Mike Palmer's six-year-old son, Matthew, who joins in the fun, building and creating with LEGOs as we chat! You'll hear from Mike's wife and occasional Co-Host, Dr. Robin Naughton, who weighs in as a Librarian and Information Scientist at Queens College where she's thinking about Teacher Training and Maker Spaces. Note: there's a bit of the conference buzz in the background, but that's part of the magic – capturing the excitement of learning and discovery in action.   Dr. Nash, a true legend in the field, shares her expertise on problem-based learning and science education while describing LEGO's innovative approaches to K-12 education. We discuss the importance of hands-on learning and how LEGO Education is bringing engagement back into the classroom. We also delve into the findings of LEGO's State of Classroom Engagement Report, highlighting the critical role of engagement and confidence in student learning. Key Takeaways: The LEGO Education Science program and its focus on purposeful play to achieve learning outcomes. Plus motors and wheels are cool!   How LEGO Education is designed to be classroom-ready, supporting teachers with lesson plans, slide decks, and professional development.   The balance between structured and unstructured play in educational settings.   Insights into fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills in the classroom.   Whether you're an educator, parent, or just a lover of LEGOs, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the power of play in education.   Don't Miss: Matthew's creative LEGO car designs and his interaction with Dr. Nash.   The discussion around extending hands-on learning into teacher training programs.   Subscribe to Trending in Education to stay on top of the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of learning!   A special thanks to Dr. Robin Naughton and Matthew Palmer for joining the conversation, and of course, to Dr. Jenny Nash for sharing her expertise and passion for LEGO Education.   Until next time, keep exploring, keep playing, and keep learning! 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:11 Meet Dr. Jenny Nash from LEGO Education 00:51 Playful Learning with LEGO 02:02 Hands-On Learning and Engagement 04:03 LEGO Education Science 09:28 Collaborative Learning with LEGO 11:37 Teacher Workshops and Professional Development 12:04 Classroom Ready Resources for Teachers 13:18 Balancing Play and Structure in Learning 14:58 Extending LEGO Education to Higher Grades 15:43 Hands-On Learning in Teacher Training 18:40 Collaborative Learning and Its Importance 20:35 LEGO Education Science and Competitions 22:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 23:14 Conclusion and Future Episodes

Join us for a recap of SXSW EDU 2025! Host Mike Palmer shares his takeaways from the conference, including highlights from the panel discussion he hosted on the podcast stage. Catch highlights from interviews with Dr. Jenny Nash from LEGO Education, Dana Stephenson from Riipen, and Lindsay Whorton from The Holdsworth Center, as Mike shares his experiences attending the conference with his wife and 6-year-old son. Palmer discusses the importance of hands-on learning with Nash and Stephenson and gets into the role of AI in education and transformations in the workforce with Stephenson and Whorton. Subscribe to the feed so you don't miss upcoming episodes including our amazing panel session with Mike Yates, Jenn Stredler, and Julia Shatilo, and Mike's interviews in upcoming episodes with Jenny, Lindsay, and Dana and more. Key takeaways: The importance of hands-on learning and engagement in education: Palmer discusses the importance of hands-on learning and engagement in education with Nash and Stephenson. Hands-on learning allows students to be more engaged and have a deeper understanding of the material.   The need for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world: Palmer emphasizes the need for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. He discusses how this is important for both parents and educators.   The power of tiny experiments and small wins in achieving goals: Palmer talks about the power of tiny experiments and small wins in achieving goals. He provides examples of how this can be applied to both personal and professional goals.   The role of AI in education and the workforce: Palmer discusses the role of AI in education and the workforce with Stephenson. He talks about how AI can be used to personalize learning and provide students with more relevant experiences.   The importance of connecting research to startup activity and venture activity: Palmer emphasizes the importance of connecting research to startup activity and venture activity. He talks about how this can help to bring new ideas and products to market faster.   Subscribe to Trending in Ed where you get your pods and on Youtube to keep up with the accelerating pace of change in education. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and South by Southwest EDU Overview 00:29 March Madness of Learning Trends Panel 02:25 Family Adventures at South by Southwest EDU 03:30 Workforce Development and Future of Work 05:07 Reflections on Past South by Southwest EDU Experiences 08:01 Live Podcast Session Highlights 11:03 Lego Education and Hands-On Learning 14:48 STEM and Maker Kits at the Expo Hall 18:31 Keynote Highlights and Tiny Experiments 21:11 Interviews with Educational Leaders 28:00 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Conferences

Get paid to play all day! ShaoLan teaches Lego's Ken Yanhs the Chinese word for one of the most famous toy brands in the world. Can you guess which company manufactures the most tyres in the world? ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we explore LEGOs exciting new venture into science education with their latest K-8 curriculum. Tom Vander Ark chats with Bo Stjerne Thomsen, head of LEGO Education, about how this innovative, inquiry-based learning approach is set to transform classrooms by integrating hands-on science experiences aligned with NGSS standards. Designed to reignite students' curiosity and creativity, these engaging kits are perfect for fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Join us as we delve into how LEGO's playful learning strategies can make science fun and accessible, ensuring that every child can experience the joy of discovery and learning. Listen in to find out how these resources are reshaping the educational landscape for both traditional and micro-schools. Outline (00:47) LEGO's New Science Curriculum Announcement (01:31) Insights from Bo Stern Thompson on LEGO Education (05:05) Details of the New Curriculum and Its Implementation (21:22) Future Prospects and Conclusion Links Read the full blog here  Watch the full video here LinkedIn Bo Stjerne Thomsen EdWeek Feature LEGO Education Science LEGO Education Science Press Release

Laylah Bulman (she/her)Laylah Bulman is a passionate advocate for immersive, inclusive game-based learning for all students. As Executive Producer for Minecraft: Education Edition, she leads strategy and content for computer science, cybersecurity and esports, producing leading learning experiences for students around the world, such as Minecraft's Hour of Code. Laylah spearheaded the creation of Minecraft Esports and Microsoft Esports Teacher Academy, building a community of thousands of credentialled esports educators across the globe. Prior to joining Microsoft, Laylah was enterprise director for LEGO Education and helped lead the North America Scholastic Esports Federation, where she was responsible for international expansion through partnerships with the US Department of State and global Minecraft-based challenges. Laylah hails from Miami, USA, where she was a STEM educator and school administrator for 16 years. As a parent and teacher of children with ASD, she promotes STEM+CS through a lens of equity and inclusion. She is a Woodrow Wilson Fellow and graduate of the University of Virginia.About MinecraftMinecraft: Education Edition is a groundbreaking educational platform that transforms traditional learning into an engaging, interactive experience. Designed specifically for classroom environments, it leverages the beloved Minecraft game to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking among students. With over 600 pre-planned lessons across various subjects, educators can seamlessly integrate STEM concepts and digital citizenship into their curricula. The platform allows students to embark on virtual field trips, conduct science experiments, and even learn coding—all while working together in a safe and controlled environment. By combining play with education, Minecraft: Education Edition not only captivates students' imaginations but also equips them with essential skills for the future, making learning both fun and impactful.Citations:Links:https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-teachers-used-minecraft-for-education-during-covid-19/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200512000954https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/ksjqnr/the_benefits_of_minecraft_in_schools/https://www.codemonkey.com/blog/what-is-minecraft-education/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/minecraft-learning-tool-insights-from-year-under-covid-19-garretthttps://iste.org/blog/minecraft-education-is-a-game-and-a-learning-toolhttps://education.minecraft.net/en-us/blog/five-social-benefits-of-introducing-minecraft-to-your-schoolhttps://codakid.com/is-minecraft-educational/https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/01/books/01terkel.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bo, a seasoned educator with a background in design, architecture, and technology, has dedicated over 15 years to exploring the intersection of play and education. His journey into Lego Education was inspired by a deep-rooted belief in the power of play to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.https://education.lego.com

This episode follows on from the previous episode where we unpacked the key insights into classroom engagement by a recent study conducted by Lego Education.In this episode I explore the strategies that will motivate students to take ownership for their own learning, which of course has the ripple effect of better overall engagement not just for our students but for ourselves too.Have you noticed that students have become passive recipients of knowledge? They sit there waiting for us to pour knowledge and information into them, and then they don't do anything with that knowledge. They're unable to transfer their learning into other areas.One way that we can ensure that students transfer knowledge, is to better engage them.And the way to better engage students is firstly to make sure that what we are teaching them is relevant to their lives. And when learning is relevant, students are better positioned to take ownership for their learning.For all the links mentioned please go to the episode website.To sign up to Get Curious, the weekly newsletter with actionable strategies for keeping children and adults curious, go here.☕️ You can help me to keep going with the podcast by buying me a coffee

How do we better engage our students?What leads to better engagement in classrooms?In today's episode Edwina unpacks the 4 key findings that Lego Education found in their study of over 6000 administrators, teachers, parents and students into classroom engagement. Student engagement has far reaching effects beyond the classroom, including teacher retention. This report from Lego Education brings home the importance of focusing on those teaching strategies that deliver the highest student engagement. Get all the links on the episode pageTo sign up to Get Curious, the weekly newsletter with actionable strategies for keeping children and adults curious, go here.☕️ You can help me to keep going with the podcast by buying me a coffee

We want our students to be engaged and to want to learn. Particularly since the pandemic, many schools have struggled to engage learners. Today's episode shows us not only how we can creatively include play in our classrooms, no matter the age group or subject, but also why it's never too late to re-engage students.  Additionally, Dr. Nash shares fascinating data from a recent survey involving over 6,000 administrators, teachers, parents, and students that reveals the importance of student engagement and how play-based learning can drive meaningful educational experiences across all ages. Additionally, we learn how play-based learning can drive meaningful educational experiences across all ages. Show Notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e863  Key Questions We Answer in the Show:  How does play-based learning impact student engagement and educational outcomes? What does the latest research from LEGO Education tell us about current engagement levels in schools? How can teachers incorporate hands-on, playful learning even in older grade levels? What are some practical examples of how purposeful play can solve real-world classroom challenges? Why is fun important in education, and how can teachers strike a balance between fun and learning objectives?  Key Research Insights (go to LegoEducation.com to read the full report.) 35% of administrators report that students are disengaged in school, leading to issues like absenteeism and poor information retention. 83% of attendance rates are tied directly to hands-on, engaging learning experiences. 84% of surveyed educators believe that hands-on learning can improve test scores. Only 2 in 5 students report regularly experiencing play-based learning, despite strong support from both teachers and students for its benefits. Show Sponsor: Hands-on learning through play is backed up by research. Please go to LEGOeducation.com to see the new report on classroom engagement. To support this method of teaching, check out the full range of hands-on learning experiences you can bring to your classroom with LEGO Education.   Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Learning Chinese is child's play! Lego's Ken Yahns finds out the word for ”kid” in Chinese and ShaoLan discovers more about Ken's life as he works hard to make sure that children all over the world can play hard using Lego.

In this episode, we explore the power of purposeful play in education. Join us as we discuss the importance of play in the learning process, the Connecticut legislation about play in elementary grades, and the benefits of purposeful play for students. We also delve into the Lego study that highlights the positive impact of play on learning in K-8 students.We emphasize the importance of putting kids in the driver's seat, exploring concepts, making connections, and conducting experiments. We also discuss how building models and using natural curiosity can help students learn effectively. We encourage teachers to allow kids to find their own solutions and provide time for them to share and discuss their thought process.We believe that purposeful play empowers students and reimagines the classroom experience. It allows everyone to find success and reach their full potential. We acknowledge the challenges of implementing purposeful play, but we emphasize the importance of engaging with the information, discussing it, and using ideas in different ways. We also highlight the need for teachers to experience playful learning firsthand and to receive ongoing professional learning. Finally, we discuss the role of principals in creating a culture of purposeful play in schools.Play is about being in the moment. Purposeful play happening when we get to the goal of learning. CT Legislation about play in elementary gradesOver-engineering vs. open ended play. Lego Study about K-8 students - play is a great way to help them learn. Students were more excited to go to school when they had play. Play can take so many different forms. Putting kids in the driver's seatExploring conceptsMaking connectionsExperimentsBuilding modelsUse natural curiosity. Allow kids to find their own solutionsTime to share and discuss how they got there. When we can really interact with the informationPurposeful play will empower us to reimagine the classroom experience. Everybody can find success with purposeful play. Everybody can reach the bar that is appropriate for them. The challenge is that it takes so long to do these other thingsEngage with the information, discussion, then use ideas in a different way. How we wrap them together really matters. It can feel uncomfortable to do something new. Teachers need the love and opportunities, too. Teachers deserve some playful learning, too. Give teachers that experience first as a learner, and here are tools for you to use as well. Ongoing professional learning.How to be a transformative principal? Think about where students are and how can we bring playful learning back to them. 2. Be thoughtful about what engagement really looks likeDr. Jenny Bio, Headshot & LEGO® Education Logo:  About Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, U.S., LEGO® Education: Dr. Jenny Nash serves as Head of Education Impact, U.S. for LEGO® Education, where she provides leadership in delivering meaningful learning experiences for students. As an advocate for playful hands-on learning, she is focused on instilling confidence in learning in students and teachers to build academic and 21st-century skills that will create active, collaborative, lifelong learners. She has worked in various levels of education, including as a middle and high school science teacher, professional development provider, and educational specialist. Dr. Jenny has presented at SXSW EDU, ISTE, CSTA, and NSTA among others; been quoted in publications such as Fast Company, TODAY, and District Administration; and was recognized as an Influential Woman in STEM and Tech.  Dr. Nash received her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Florida, along with her master's in teaching and bachelor's in accounting from Marshall University. Dr. Nash is based in Wisconsin and enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter and anything Disney.  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Lego's Ken Yanhs chats with ShaoLan about how to say "fun" in Chinese and reveals the best parts of his job working for Lego. Also taught in this podcast, "very fun" and "no fun"! The power is in your hands!

Versatile Education Leader Excels Behind the Lens Paulette Donnellon, a Board member of the San Diego County Office of Education, chats about her experiences as a board member; her work as a key account manager for LEGO Education; and her passion as a renowned nature and wildlife photographer. Donnellon's photography work has earned her the California Wildlife "photo of the year," as well as the grand prize in the National Park Foundation's competition, where her photo will be the image on the 2024 National Park "America the Beautiful" Pass.

Get paid to play all day! ShaoLan teaches Lego's Ken Yanhs the Chinese word for one of the most famous toy brands in the world. Can you guess which company manufactures the most tyres in the world?

This week we are joined by Liz Sproat. From being the Head of Education for EMEA at Google, to the Global Head of Learning at Lego Education, to creating learning programs in the UAE and Africa whilst at Pearson Education, Liz is now dedicating her time and passion to supporting others through coaching. Liz's website can be found here: https://www.lizsproat.com/ Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com Subscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880 Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edufuturistspodcast/message

What do product leaders need to consider when leading product in the education space? In this episode of Product Talk with Melissa Pickering, LEGO Education Product VP Andrew Sliwinski speaks on his journey to becoming a product leader in education. Andrew shares formative experiences from his childhood that sparked a passion for creative learning. He discusses his approach to managing change within large organizations and avoiding "tech for tech's sake" by starting with the user experience. Andrew also offers practical tips for teams on staying focused through the design process and continuously refining product strategy based on learnings.

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Learning Chinese is child's play! Lego's Ken Yahns finds out the word for ”kid” in Chinese and ShaoLan discovers more about Ken's life as he works hard to make sure that children all over the world can play hard using Lego.

Join us as we visit with very, very special guests Dan Merrill and Victor Saeijs from LEGO Education to hear about their visit to Redlands USD classrooms to see our LEGO Education program IN ACTION!

Show Notes:Introduction: Who is Carol Hill?Carol's origin story and journey to LEGO EducationGlobal insights that led to successIdentifying a problem before falling in love with a solutionThe meaning of being agileDeveloping an agile, growth mindset in colleagues and studentsBuilding psychological safety and promoting a nimble approachCarol's preferred structure/framework for agile workThe importance of providing quality feedbackCapturing deep levels of thinking while being agile and working with othersKey Quotes:"If you don't have that psychological safety, really, not a whole lot is going to come of the conversations in the room.""Don't fall in love with the solution; fall in love with the problem.""It's so impactful to take the time, and it does take time to build these kinds of skills [problem identification]."Listener Challenge:Share ideas you gathered from the conversation with us on social media. What resonated with you?Resources Mentioned in Show:Carol Hill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-rueckert-hill/List of books from her post and discussionRadical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity https://amzn.to/43GuoEQThe Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth https://amzn.to/40jEZCuRebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking https://amzn.to/3mFBKrnNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) https://amzn.to/3MLqEMdEMPOWERED: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products (Silicon Valley Product Group) https://amzn.to/3A2o2lxINSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love (Silicon Valley Product Group) https://amzn.to/43GyuNeCascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change https://amzn.to/3MPCOnbBuilding a Culture of Innovation: A Practical Framework for Placing Innovation at the Core of Your Business https://amzn.to/3KJZFhjSeeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen https://amzn.to/3L7cljISense and Respond: How Successful Organizations Listen to Customers and Create New Products Continuously https://amzn.to/3KN46YGPirates in the Navy: How Innovators Lead Transformation https://amzn.to/3mNIu6qBe Less Zombie: How Great Companies Create Dynamic Innovation, Fearless Leadership and Passionate People https://amzn.to/40hJFsuThe Corporate Startup: How established companies can develop successful innovation ecosystems https://amzn.to/3A5XEad The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses https://amzn.to/3ULUFxdThe Agile Leader: How to Create an Agile Business in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3UJPJsOSucceeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum (Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Cohn)) https://amzn.to/3A3YNz1Jobs to be Done: Theory to Practice https://amzn.to/3GPSF1mStrategyzer (5 book series) Kindle Edition https://amzn.to/3KQCmmeWhat's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve https://amzn.to/41dVoK7 Favorite Ideas from the Conversation:Building psychological safety for learnersFocusing on understanding the problem rather than jumping to solutionsDeveloping an agile mindset that embraces iterative development, testing, adapting, and dealing with uncertaintyUsing LEGO bricks as a storytelling tool to express thoughts and feelings more comfortablyThe power of tangible building activities (e.g., using LEGO) in facilitating communicationJUST A FEW OF MY FAVORITE IDEAS FROM THE CONVERSATION! 

Lego's Ken Yanhs chats with ShaoLan about how to say "fun" in Chinese and reveals the best parts of his job working for Lego. Also taught in this podcast, "very fun" and "no fun"! The power is in your hands!

Poppy is joined by Phil Wheeler from Getech to talk all things LEGO education in schools and classrooms. Find out more - getech.co.uk/lego/

Get paid to play all day! ShaoLan teaches Lego's Ken Yanhs the Chinese word for one of the most famous toy brands in the world. Can you guess which company manufactures the most tyres in the world?

Il settore dei giocattoli tradizionali e del collezionismo è spesso percepito come lontano dall'innovazione tecnologica. Tuttavia, la tecnologia può svolgere un ruolo importante anche in questo campo. In questa puntata esploriamo il percorso di vita di un mattoncino LEGO, dalla sua ideazione fino all'arrivo nelle case dei bambini e dei collezionisti, vedendo come la tecnologia viene integrata in ogni fase del processo. Per fare questo percorso ci ha dato una mano Giuseppe Brugnone, Digital Marketing Manager di LEGO Italia. Nella sezione delle notizie parliamo di che fine farà lo SPID e del passaggio definitivo al nuovo digitale terrestre. --Indice-- • Addio SPID? (01:27) - AgendaDigitale.eu - Luca Martinelli • Il passaggio definitivo al nuovo digitale terrestre (03:20) - Repubblica.it - Matteo Gallo • LEGO: la tecnologia al servizio della creatività (05:03) - Giuseppe Brugnone, Davide Fasoli, Matteo Gallo --Contatti-- • www.dentrolatecnologia.it • Instagram (@dentrolatecnologia) • Telegram (@dentrolatecnologia) • YouTube (@dentrolatecnologia) • redazione@dentrolatecnologia.it --Brani-- • Ecstasy by Rabbit Theft • Don't Be A Stranger by Cartoon (Ft. Jason Diaz)

Arthur Sacek é concept designer da LEGO, onde desenvolve produtos educacionais com objetivo de enriquecer a aprendizagem STEAM nas escolas (Science, Tecnology, Engineering, Arts and Math). Trabalhou nos últimos grandes lançamentos da LEGO Education, incluindo o SPIKE Prime e o SPIKE Essential. Os kits incluem motores, sensores e diversas peças que possibilitam aos alunos construírem suas próprias soluções para desafios do dia a dia dentro da sala de aula. Possui mais de 20 anos no mercado educacional, além de desenvolver diversos projetos pessoais onde usa blocos LEGO para construir robôs e máquinas complexas. Alguns desses modelos viralizaram em seu canal do YouTube, sendo que a Máquina de Aviões de Papel se tornou um comercial no Super Bowl. Vagas na Accenture: https://accntu.re/3ZhpV8P

Lego, đồ chơi lắp ráp, cũng là tên của thương hiệu đã đánh dấu tên tuổi của một trong những nhà sản xuất đồ chơi có sức ảnh hướng lớn nhất thế giới. Nhân dịp kỷ niệm 90 năm thành lập, tập đoàn có xuất xứ từ Đan Mạch đã tổ chức một loạt các hoạt động khắp nơi trên thế giới, trong đó có triển lãm “Lego, 90 ans de créativité” ( Lego, 90 năm sáng tạo ), tại Paris, Pháp.   Lego là một trò chơi lắp ráp, được sáng chế bởi một thợ mộc người Đan Mạch vào năm 1932. Ban đầu, Lego chỉ là những miếng gỗ xếp lại thành những hình như xe tải xe ô tô hay con vịt. Lego có nghĩa là “chơi tốt” trong tiếng Đan Mạch, sau đó, trở thành tên một thương hiệu nổi tiếng toàn cầu với những viên gạch bằng nhựa và các bộ xếp hình đủ kích cỡ, thể loại. Năm 2022 là dịp kỷ niệm 90 năm thương hiệu thành lập. Tập đoàn tổ chức hàng loạt các hoạt động giải trí, triển lãm cũng như thi xếp hình Lego nhân dịp này tại nhiều nơi.  Lego : Trò chơi thế hệ Trong khu triển lãm tại Galerie Joseph ở Paris, ngồi quây quần bên những biếc bàn dài, cả trẻ em và người lớn, thậm chí có cả những cụ già. Những viên gạch Lego bằng nhựa kêu lắc rắc, ai cũng chăm chú, cẩn mẫn, tìm màu phù hợp trong những chiếc rổ đựng được để sẵn trên bàn. Cô bé Eva, 9 tuổi, tự hào khoe sản phẩm của mình : một chiếc xe kéo, chở hoa và có gắn bình phun nước. Trước khi rời khỏi Paris đi nghỉ hè, Eva cùng gia đình đến thăm triển lãm “Lego, 90 ans de créativité”. Giống như nhiều trẻ em ở Pháp, Lego là một phần của tuổi thơ. Đối với Eva, niềm đam mê của cô được truyền lại từ gia đình. Bà Delia Clergeot, dì của Eva cho biết :  “Lego là món đồ chơi mà chúng tôi đều yêu thích, nó khiến tôi nhớ lại tuổi thơ của mình và con gái tôi cũng say mê trò chơi này. Tôi cho rằng đây là một hoạt động, một trò chơi xây dựng, mà ngay cả đến giờ ai cũng có thể chơi được. Bởi vì không có giới hạn nào về tuổi khi muốn xây dựng một thứ gì đó. Hơn nữa, hiện giờ Lego cũng đã phát triển thêm nhiều nhân vật (với độ khó khác nhau), như chúng ta có thể thấy ở trong triển lãm.” Đối với triển lãm được tổ chức ở Paris, mở cửa từ ngày 06/07 đến 25/09/2022, ban tổ chức cho biết, dù không có số liệu cụ thể, mỗi ngày họ đều ghi nhận số người đến tham quan rất đông. Đại diện truyền thông của tập đoàn Lego tại Pháp, bà Caroline Gluck, cho biết : “Tại triển lãm, chúng tôi có 25 sản phẩm dành riêng cho dịp này, được vận chuyển từ Đan Mạch đến Pháp. Đó là những mẫu mô hình Lego mang tính lịch sử, kể lại các giai đoạn phát triển của Lego từ 1932 đến 2022. Ngoài ra, còn có những tác phẩm được lắp ráp hoàn toàn bằng Lego khác, phải kể đến cây khổng lồ, (được đặt giữa gian triển lãm), cao 3m20 và được 5 thợ lắp ráp Lego chuyên nghiệp làm ra trong vòng 900 giờ đồng hồ.”  Khu triển lãm tại Galerie Joseph, được chia làm 2 tầng, nằm ở trung tâm Paris, trưng bày những mô hình đơn giản, như xe hơi hay khủng long, cho đến “Căn phòng bí mật” của trường phù thủy Hogwarts trong phim Harry Potter, hay con tàu Titanic huyền thoại. Triển lãm cũng giới thiệu các tác phẩm nghệ thuật làm bằng Lego của một số nghệ sĩ đương đại, như bức tự họa của nhà Frida Kahlo, hay các tác phẩm của nhà điêu khắc Jan Vormann, sửa chữa những bức tường bằng gạch nung bằng những viên gạch nhựa Lego đầy màu sắc trên đường phố các thủ đô lớn ở châu Âu. Đam mê chơi Lego “không có tuổi” Bên dưới gốc cây Lego khổng lồ, đôi mắt tò mò của Anthony Olivier soi xét từng viên gạch, tìm hiểu xem cách lắp ráp ra sao. Năm nay đã 28 tuổi, nhưng anh vẫn giữ niềm đam mê với Lego từ thuở nhỏ. Anthony cho biết mỗi lần đi đâu, bắt gặp một mô hình nào hấp dẫn, anh thường mua về tự lắp và làm bộ sưu tập của mình thêm phong phú, chủ yếu là mô hình các bộ phim như Chiến tranh các vì sao hay Harry Potter. Anh cho biết : “Tôi yêu mến Lego từ lâu rồi, vì tôi thấy rằng từ những viên gạch Lego nhỏ bé bằng nhựa, chúng ta có thể tạo ra cả một vũ trụ với những màu sắc đa dạng, và phải nói là có thể tạo ra mọi thứ mình muốn, để cho trí tưởng tượng thỏa sức sáng tạo. Tôi cho rằng đam mê với Lego thực sự là vượt thời gian, tôi cũng không còn trẻ nữa nhưng tôi vẫn yêu thích chơi Lego”. Theo thăm dò của công ty Play Well, tại Pháp, 20 % doanh thu bán hàng Lego đến từ người trên 18 tuổi. Trong số những người đã từng chơi Lego từ nhỏ, đến khi trưởng thành, có đến một phần ba vẫn tiếp tục chơi Lego. Ngay trong gian triển lãm, những tác phẩm như trận chiến Hoth trong bộ phim Chiến tranh giữa các vì sao (Stars War) được thực hiện bởi những các hiệp hội những người đam mê Lego như Ch'ti Lug hay Brisy. Doanh số liên tục phá kỷ lục Với tác động của đại dịch Covid 19, tập đoàn Lego là một những doanh nghiệp hiếm hoi gặt hái thành công. Theo một thăm dò được thực hiện trên 18.435 người trưởng thành tại hơn 18 quốc gia, được báo La Presse trích dẫn, 84 % trong số đó cho rằng Lego giúp họ cải thiện khả năng sáng tạo, 77 % cho rằng trò chơi lắp ráp giúp họ giảm căng thẳng và thư giãn. Có lẽ chơi Lego được xem như một liều thuốc trong thời gian phong tỏa khi nhiều người không được ra ngoài.  Năm 2020, doanh thu của tập đoàn Lego đã tăng 34 %, lên đến 5,78 tỷ euro, con số lớn nhất được ghi nhận trong lịch sử của tập đoàn. Đến giai đoạn hậu Covid, vào tháng Ba vừa qua, lợi nhuận của năm 2021 tiếp tục tăng, lên đến 7,43 tỷ euro. Tập đoàn Lego trở thành nhà sản xuất đồ chơi hàng đầu thế giới và được đánh giá là thương hiệu có sức ảnh hưởng nhất toàn cầu từ năm 2014. Cho đến nay, Lego đã có hơn 800 điểm bán hàng tại hơn 130 quốc gia mà Mỹ, châu Âu và Trung Quốc là 3 thị trường lớn nhất. Chiến lược marketing “kiểu mẫu” Tại sao trò chơi lắp ráp bằng gạch nhựa lại thu hút người chơi đến thế ? Đầu tiên phải kể đến chiến lược tiếp thị của Lego, đã trở thành đối tượng được đem ra mổ xẻ nghiên cứu của nhiều nhà kinh doanh cũng như trường đại học lớn trên thế giới. Từ những khởi đầu khiêm tốn, cho đến những sai lầm khiến nhà sản xuất đồ chơi gần như phá sản và rồi những lần xoay chuyển tình thế, tiến tới thành công và tạo sức ảnh hưởng ra toàn cầu. Giáo sư tại khoa quản lý kinh doanh của trường đại học Harvard, ông Stefan H. Thomke phân tích hiện tượng Lego trong một bài đăng trên trang mạng của trường đại học danh giá bậc nhất Hoa Kỳ như sau : “Lego thúc đẩy con người ta học tập suốt đời. Trong khi những viên gạch dạy cho trẻ em những nguyên tắc cơ bản về xây dựng và sáng tạo, thì lịch sử về sự thay đổi trong cách quản lý của doanh nghiệp kéo dài gần một thế kỷ của công ty đưa ra những bài học quan trọng cho các doanh nhân.”  Trên thực tế, Lego luôn “đổi mới” 60 % các dòng sản phẩm của mình mỗi năm, không chỉ lắp ghép những bức tượng hình rô bốt đơn giản, xa thực tế, mà thay vào đó thổi hồn vào những viên gạch nhựa, đưa trẻ em đến gần với hiện thực qua những mô hình như xe cứu hỏa hay các trang trại, nông trường.  Và điều dẫn Lego đến thành công nhất đó là việc có được giấy phép để tạo dựng lại cảnh các bộ phim bom tấn. Để chinh phục khách hàng là các bé gái nữ, ông vua đồ chơi đặt cược vào các phim của Disney như bộ phim Nữ hoàng Tuyết. Lego cũng rất biết nắm bắt cơ hội để làm mới các bộ sưu tập phim của mình, với các mô hình từ các phim ăn khách như Harry Potter, Chúa tể những chiếc nhẫn, hay Ninja rùa. Một chiến lược để lôi kéo những người chơi lớn tuổi và những người yêu thích những bộ phim trên. Trong kỷ nguyên kỹ thuật số, khi những trò chơi điện tử lớn mạnh, doanh nghiệp Đan Mạch tập trung phát triển các nội dung nghe nhìn từ chính các sản phẩm của mình, chẳng hạn như các bộ phim hoạt hình “Lego” dài tập trên màn ảnh nhỏ “Ninjago” và “Chima”. Hay phải kể đến bộ phim “The Great Lego Adventure” trên màn ảnh lớn, đứng đầu nhiều phòng vé khi ra rạp và thu về 500 triệu euro. Lego biết cách kể chuyện về mình cũng như biết làm thế nào để câu chuyện của mình được kể lại. Thương hiệu sử dụng chính những người chơi Lego làm tiếp thị. Các câu lạc bộ đam mê Lego, xuất hiện trên khắp các mạng xã hội bằng nhiều thứ tiếng khác nhau, là nơi để những người chơi Lego chia sẻ kinh nghiệm và các sáng tác về Lego. (Ví dụ như, tại Việt Nam, trang Vietnam Lego Club đạt hơn 100 000 lượt thích trên Facebook.) Lego đi vào giảng đường Tập đoàn “gạch nhựa” cũng tạo ra các cuộc thi khác nhau để tạo tương tác với cộng đồng những người hâm mộ. Các tác phẩm “phá kỷ lục” như sân vận động bằng lego, tháp xây Lego cao nhất thế giới, hay xe ô tô bằng lego…, thu hút sự chú ý của truyền thông.    Với gói sản phẩm Lego Education (được phát hành năm 2015), những viên gạch nhựa nhiều màu sắc dần xuất hiện trong các tiết học toán tại nhiều trường tiểu học ở Mỹ và nhiều nơi khác trên thế giới. Khi nghe nói trẻ đến trường và chơi Lego, nhiều bậc phụ huynh có thể lo lắng, nhưng đây được đánh giá là một phương pháp dạy sáng tạo. Trong cuốn “Legosophie, petite philosophie du Lego ”, triết học gia người Ý Tommaso Bertolotti coi Lego là một trò chơi xây dựng vũ trụ : “Nếu như Lego có liên quan đến thuyết nguyên tử của Democritus thì cũng liên quan tới Pythagore(..) bởi vũ trụ Lego là một vũ trụ của những con số tự nhiên, mọi thứ đều là những con số nguyên, là những viên gạch có giá trị 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 và 12”. Nếu như không tuân theo các con số, thì sẽ không bao giờ có thể tạo ra được một tác phẩm nào, dù đó là khủng long hay máy bay. Đồ chơi nhựa và quan ngại về môi trường Ngoài ra, không thể không nói đến tác động đối với trường của Lego. Hầu hết các sản phẩm đều làm bằng nhựa trong khi vấn đề ô nhiễm nhựa ngày càng được nhiều người quan tâm. Tập đoàn Lego cũng theo xu hướng “làm xanh” thương hiệu. Năm 2014, doanh nghiệp chấm dứt hợp tác với tập đoàn dầu khí Shell và thay thế các bao bì nhựa bằng các túi hay hộp bằng giấy, được làm từ bã mía, thân thiện với môi trường. Triển lãm “90 năm sáng tạo cùng Lego” tại Pariscũng là dịp để thương hiệu trình bày các cam kết về môi trường. Đại diện truyền thông của tập đoàn Lego ở Pháp, bà Caroline Gluck, khẳng định rằng từ nay đến năm 2030, toàn bộ các sản phẩm của Lego đều được sản xuất bằng nhựa “bền vững”, giảm tác động tới môi trường. 

Fresh off a week of family vacation, Mike Palmer reports back from a trip to LegoLand with his wife and son. This leads right into highlights from our conversation with Dr. Jenny Nash from Lego Education on the importance of playful learning and more. From there, we shift gears to share some sounds from Mike and Tarlin Ray's recent conversation on Running It Back about lessons learned from Title IX on the heels of the US Supreme Court's recent decision overturning Roe vs Wade. It's an eclectic cross-section of the topics and themes bubbling up in these challenging times. We hope you enjoy! Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great takes on the future of education. And for more lessons learned from sports, subscribe to Running It Back wherever your pod. Visit us at RunningItBack.fm for more. Thanks as always for listening!

Learning Chinese is child's play! Lego's Ken Yahns finds out the word for ”kid” in Chinese and ShaoLan discovers more about Ken's life as he works hard to make sure that children all over the world can play hard using Lego.

Lego's Ken Yanhs chats with ShaoLan about how to say "fun" in Chinese and reveals the best parts of his job working for Lego. Also taught in this podcast, "very fun" and "no fun"! The power is in your hands!

ENTREVISTA Eduardo Reyes Mac Donald, Director General Adjunto de Desarrollo de Productos de Grupo Financiero Banorte BANORTE LANZA “AUTOESTRENE VERDE”, CRÉDITO EXCLUSIVO PARA ADQUIRIR AUTOS HÍBRIDOS Y ELÉCTRICOS La información más relevante del mundo de los negocios: -Grupo Bimbo suspende ventas bajo su marca Bimbo y sus nuevas inversiones en Rusia -Darán conferencia de prensa virtual por el debut de Serfimex Capital en la BMV -EY presenta la edición 2022 del Global Insurance Outlook: tendencias en la industria de seguros -Advent International adquiere Perrigo en LATAM -Volaris celebra 16 años con sus momentos más reVeldes -Tecate️ lanza su metaverso "Tecateverse" en el Tecate Pa'l Norte -FIRST, LEGO Education y RobotiX se unen para el Evento Nacional de Robótica más grande del país -Mayor impulso a negocios de mujeres, dentro de la App: Rappi -Distroller y CLOE lanzan línea de bolsas y carteras para reconocer la actitud positiva de las mujeres -Empresas retomarán reestructura de Planes de Beneficios durante 2022: Interesse -EGADE lanza fondo de búsqueda para emprendimientos por adquisición -Disminuyen incidentes viales en días feriados: AXA Seguros -La reforma eléctrica, riesgo económico para México: Expertos -TikTok presenta una actuación musical inmersiva y exclusiva de Camila Cabello NOTICIAS INTERNACIONALES Volkswagen advierte sobre los riesgos de la crisis de Ucrania a medida que se duplican las ganancias operativas RESUMEN DE MERCADOS con Marisol Huerta, del Banco Ve por Mas. VIDEOCOLUMNA Iniciativa de Transparencia y Anticorrupción con Manuel Palma Cornejo, investigador asociado de la ITAC del Tec de Monterrey

This week, Linux Out Loud chats about how long we expect our hardware to last. Welcome to episode 04 of Linux Out Loud. We fired up our mics, connected those headphones as we searched the community for themes to expound upon. We kept the banter friendly, the conversation somewhat on topic, and had fun doing it. 00:00 Introduction 02:47 Trolling Matt 05:42 Linux Saloon Update 09:21 Grumpy Bear 10:53 Xbox Series X Upgrade 19:44 Hardware Aging 40:57 Robot News 48:33 Reviving a Laptop 52:12 Game of the Week 58:07 Close Shows Referenced - https://youtu.be/AjvmszrJvww - https://youtu.be/vOhIBicfPkI Wendy - Ordering a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set - https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set/4 - https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-expansion-set/45681 - Pybricks - https://pybricks.com/ Nate - Dell Latitude D630 System Check and Tumbleweed Update - https://cubiclenate.com/2022/03/02/dell-latitude-d630-system-check-and-tumbleweed-update/ Matt - Game of the Week - https://store.steampowered.com/app/474960/Quantum_Break/ - Among Us Poll - https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/t/matts-among-us-poll-game-shpere-live/4893 Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattGameSphere) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)

LEGOLAND here in Redlands? That's right! Redlands USD has been rolling out LEGO Education kits all across the district. Join us as we talk with innovation teacher Olivia Davison and Kingsbury Elementary 4th grade teacher Becky Shields to hear all about this initiative and what it looks like in action in RUSD classrooms.

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) About LEGO Education https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.LEGOeducation.com&esheet=52477466&newsitemid=20210817005628&lan=en-US&anchor=LEGO%26%23174%3B+Education&index=11&md5=23a28b606b7f4ab6b4616be6d0533657 (LEGO® Education) offers a range of playful, hands-on STEAM learning experiences based on its comprehensive learning system for students in early learning, primary and secondary education, as well as through after-school programs and competitions. From the Early Learning portfolio to the LEGO® Learning System, these solutions create an active and collaborative environment where learners of all levels and abilities build their confidence, future-proof their skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the SPIKE logo are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2021 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. Links Of Interest Twitter: https://twitter.com/LEGO_Education?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@LEGO_Education) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legoeducation/?hl=en (@legoeducation) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LEGOeducationOfficial/ (@LEGOeducationOfficial) About Our Guest: Dr. Jenny Nash Dr. Jenny Nash serves as the Head of Education Impact Team for LEGO Education in the US, where she provides direction and leadership in delivering meaningful education opportunities for students. With previous experiences as a professional development provider and Middle School Science teacher, Jenny is an advocate for hands-on, inquiry-based learning for students and building confidence in teachers to provide this type of learning. Contact the Podcast! http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYXNrdGhldGVjaGNvYWNoLw (Google Podcasts) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd92d8f6-fb5c-401b-9267-214dc5274709/ASK-THE-TECH-COACH (Amazon Music) Follow our Podcast on Social Media The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AsktheTechCoach) Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Susan Vincentz | https://twitter.com/sv314dws (@)https://twitter.com/sv314dws (sv314dws) Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net

The ability to ‘Navigate Ambiguity' has been essential for the graduates from the graduating class of 2020 and 2021 as they leave the comforts of campus to find their way into employment in the wake of the pandemic.  From cancelled graduation ceremonies, disrupted relocation plans, to job hunting challenges, COVID-19 has forced many students to rethink their post-graduation plans and adapt accordingly.In this episode, we catch up with Amelia Crespo (Account Manager at Lego Education) and Kevin Gitau (International Operations Business Graduate at Novo Nordisk) from the MBA class of 2020 at the Asia School of Business, to reflect on what they have learnt navigating life post-graduation. They share some golden nuggets on how they have embraced these challenges, how to make the most of starting a new job remotely, and how to network effectively too!

In this episode of The TeacherCast Podcast Jeff sits down with Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact US for LEGO Education to discuss the brand new SPIKE Essential. Announced as part of the LEGO Learning System, LEGO® Education introduces SPIKE™ Essential to engage students in STEAM through playful learning experiences, putting them on the path to become resilient, independent thinkers SPIKE Essential joins https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set/45678#spike%E2%84%A2-prime (LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime), https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-bricq-motion-essential/45401#bricq-motion-essential (LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential), and https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/bricq-motion?ef_id=CjwKCAjwtpGGBhBJEiwAyRZX2gtMiHHJ5sTX8uAtVPlFO51pgnPt6nzKBbkxng8vWUb1b2kBBPblqBoCyIYQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!790!3!511567282761!p!!g!!lego%20bricq&gclid=CjwKCAjwtpGGBhBJEiwAyRZX2gtMiHHJ5sTX8uAtVPlFO51pgnPt6nzKBbkxng8vWUb1b2kBBPblqBoCyIYQAvD_BwE#middle-school (LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime) in the suite of solutions offered as part of the LEGO Learning System to deliver STEAM knowledge, academic practices, and 21st-century skills through a progression of playful experiences from primary to secondary school. Year-over-year students build increasing sophistication, independence, and fluency in approaching problems hands-on, and cultivate essential skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. The http://www.LEGOeducation.com/LearningSystem (LEGO Learning System) meets every student where they are on their learning journey and delivers learning outcomes that future-proof their skills. Its scalable design, along with personalized professional development resources, makes it easy to implement at the classroom, school or district level – all at once or by introducing individual solutions over time. Combining the technology-enhanced LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio and non-tech LEGO® Education BricQ Motion solutions, the Learning System makes abstract concepts more tangible as students move from simple explorations to tackling increasingly complex real-world challenges. With unlimited possibilities for playful hands-on STEAM learning, students become life-long confident learners. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand-new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic What are you announcing today? How is LEGO Educationhttps://education.lego.com/v3/assets/blt293eea581807678a/blt0382caa37691225e/60c2f5993a3d1a5f519ec3b5/LEGOeducation_RethinkLearning_POVpaper_Final.pdf (rethinking learning)? Why is hands-on, purposeful play so important? Why is STEAM curriculum so important for kids today? About LEGO Education https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.LEGOeducation.com&esheet=52477466&newsitemid=20210817005628&lan=en-US&anchor=LEGO%26%23174%3B+Education&index=11&md5=23a28b606b7f4ab6b4616be6d0533657 (LEGO® Education) offers a range of playful, hands-on STEAM learning experiences based on its comprehensive learning system for students in early learning, primary and secondary education, as well as through after-school programs and competitions. From the Early Learning portfolio to the LEGO® Learning System, these solutions create an active and collaborative environment where learners of all...

Many would say that teacher professional development is a luxury during this time of crisis for educators. Esben Stærk believes it is more important than ever. In this episode of EdTech today, he describes how LEGO, in conjunction with Tufts University, developed courses for teachers to be inspired by LEGO products no matter what the current learning scenario may be.LEGO Education this month announced LEGO Education Professional Development, a personalized, competency-based learning program that inspires and actively engages teachers in facilitating playful and hands-on STEAM learning. With a research-based approach, classroom videos, and on-demand flexibility, LEGO Education Professional Development enables teachers to choose courses that fit their interests and schedules, learn best practices, analyze student learning, and directly apply this knowledge in their classrooms.Going beyond traditional product training, LEGO Education Professional Development is built on the LEGO Education Competency-Based Framework for Educators and empowers teachers to practice and facilitate critical concepts needed to drive student learning outcomes. The framework includes four core categories: Pedagogy, STEAM Concepts, 21st Century Skills, and Classroom Management.Esben Stærk, president of LEGO Education, said: “We are excited to offer a new platform to support teachers' professional development and equip them with strategies and skills to make STEAM learning playful. When teachers are truly confident in playful hands-on learning, they deliver more motivating, engaging, and joyful learning experiences. Combine confident teachers and students together and the classroom becomes a place of endless possibilities limited only by their imagination and creativity."LEGO Education worked closely with seasoned classroom practitioners at Tufts University Center for Engineering Education Outreach (CEEO) to ensure the program was designed for the needs of today's educators. Research from Tufts CEEO supported the LEGO Education view that a self-guided, blended program of competency and product training can provide a meaningful experience for educators and accommodate individual interests and learning preferences.The free online program is modular to give teachers flexibility with two kinds of self-guided learning modules: Learning Bursts for quick and focused skills practice and Learning Quests for deeper competency development. This means teachers can pick and choose courses based on the topic or length and aren't required to follow a predetermined order. Teachers observe playful STEAM learning through videos of real classrooms and teacher interviews that help demonstrate the competencies in a variety of learning environments, including in-person, physically distanced, and virtual classrooms."As educators, we must build confidence in ourselves before we can build confidence in our students. LEGO Education Professional Development offers any educator the opportunity to observe and learn from experienced teachers from anywhere. I can brush up on teaching techniques or coding during my lunch break or even from the comfort of my couch. The engaging and relevant courses not only develop teaching skills, but also build confidence using real-world classroom examples and best practices,” said Jennifer Rodabaugh, STEAM Lab Teacher, Picadome Elementary in Lexington, Kentucky.LEGO Education Professional Development will launch in eight languages and feature LEGO Education SPIKE Prime and LEGO Education BricQ Motion product training with additional LEGO Education solutions added throughout the year.

Today I'm joined by Dan and Simon from @twogayafols. We chat about our favourite LEGO Themes, where our love of LEGO began, LEGO Education and much more! Instagram - @twogayafols  https://direct.me/thebrickeducator Music: www.bensound.com

En esta edición de Más Allá de la Innovación, miramos hacia la luna y disparamos hacia ella, “metafóricamente”, con uno de los referentes en Innovación y en una de sus formas más disruptivas: el Moonshot Thinking. Hablamos con Ivan Bofarull. Ivan Bofarull es Chief Innovation Officer de ESADE, profesor de innovación en programas corporativos de la misma escuela y autor de “Moonshot Thinking: transforma la innovación disruptiva en una oportunidad”, un libro que ofrece una nueva metodología para la innovación y la transformación , publicado por Arpa ediotres. Ivan Bofarull nos regala en su libro 12 hábitos para transformar la disrupción en oportunidad: Dedica tiempo a pensarDel futuro hacia el presenteComprende la tecnología antes de que ella te comprenda a ti¡Atento a las situaciones de síntesis!Haz scoutingY haz también anti-scoutingEmpieza por el problema, no por el producto actualConecta con tus recursos infinitosCrea principios no linealesSitúate en la fronteraExperimentaEvita el mal hábito de la complacencia En los últimos años, ha diseñado e impartido programas de innovación disruptiva para empresas y emprendedores en Silicon Valley, en colaboración con la Singularity University. También ha sido co-director durante varios años del “Challenge for Business Innovation” de elBulli Foundation y Esade. Anteriormente, fue asesor para estrategia global en la Georgetown University, primero full time y después como visitante. Ivan Bofarull es ponente habitual sobre innovación disruptiva y sobre el futuro de la educación, tanto en empresas como en eventos globales (Mobile World Congress -4YFN, World Open Innovation conference, TEDx, Lego Education, MIT Solve, DayOne Innovation Summit, entre otros). Con Ivan hablaremos de educación, de las empresas, las personas y los escenarios para la Innovación y por supuesto de Moonshot. Contacto: https://www.mypublicinbox.com/MasAlladelaInnovacion Música: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ by Kevin McLeod Licencia : Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA)

Ariana Malutich, Head of Marketing at Lego Education and mama to two young girls shares the lessons she's learned as she's managed growing her career and family. She spills on everything from, having kids in her 30s to dealing with mom guilt and even a few fashion tips. LinksWork with me: https://thesavvyworkingmom.com/freecall/Meet me here: www.thesavvyworkingmom.comFollow me Here: https://www.facebook.com/thesavvyworkingmomGet the Free Video Course: https://thesavvyworkingmom.com/more-time/Connect With Ariana Check out Ariana's blog here: https://bluebirdface.com/Fall in love with her Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdface/

In this episode of the TeacherCast we are having the second podcast in our http://education.lego.com (LEGO Education) series all about STEM robotics league, FIRST LEGO League. Some of you who are listeners may be involved in FIRST LEGO League yourselves. Maybe you're a parent or a teacher who is a coach of https://www.firstinspires.org/ (FIRST LEGO League) or you may have a child who is involved in FIRST LEGO League. As a Master Educator for LEGO Education I've been excited to learn more about the program and a few weeks ago held an interview with FIRST LEGO League Jr. Director, Kim Wierman. Today we'll be talking with LEGO Education's Head of Program Development, Alisha MacIntyre, all about LEGO Education and FIRST's newest program for the youngest of learners: https://www.firstinspires.org/ (FIRST LEGO League Discovery Edition).  In this episode, you will learn: What FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery Edition is and why the program was created  How FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery Edition helps teach the youngest of learners the STEAM concepts they need to know for the future  How you can get your students or children involved in FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery Edition About our Guest Alisha MacIntyreAlisha is Head of Program Development. She is responsible for the development and strategy of the FIRST LEGO League programs at LEGO Education, and supporting the global implementation of the programs. About LEGO EducationLEGO Education offers playful learning experiences and teaching solutions based on the LEGO system of bricks, curriculum-relevant material, and physical and digital resources to preschool, elementary, middle school and after school. Solutions and resources from LEGO Education enable every student to succeed by encouraging them to become active, collaborative learners, build skills for future challenges, and establish a positive mindset toward learning. Links Of InterestWebsite:https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/coding-express/45025 ( education.lego.com) Twitter:https://twitter.com/LEGO_Education?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ( @LEGO_Education) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LEGOeducationOfficial/?ref=br_rs ( facebook.com/LEGOeducationOfficial) About FIRSTFIRST LEGO League is the most accessible, guided, global robotics competition, helping students and teachers to build a better future together. The program is built around theme-based Challenges to engage children ages 9 to 16* in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasize teamwork, discovery, and innovation. Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce. Links Of InterestWebsite:https://www.firstinspires.org/ ( FIRST inspires.org) Twitter:https://twitter.com/firstweets?lang=en ( @FIRST weets) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FIRSTOfficial/ ( facebook.com/FIRST Official) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with Kim Wierman to learn about the FIRST LEGO League. For more than 30 years, FIRST has partnered with LEGO Education to provide outstanding collaborative learning environments and student competitions that ask teams of students to use the LEGO brick to solve a real-world problem. In this episode, we discuss: What is FIRST LEGO League? FIRST LEGO League vs FIRST LEGO League Jr LEGO Mindstorms Professional Development for Teachers What do FIRST LEGO League competitions look like?How do you prepare for competitions? What do the kits look like and cost? How to get involved as a teacher & school district  About FIRST LEGO LeagueLinks of InterestWebsite:http://www.firstlegoleague.org/ ( FIRST legoleague.org) Twitter:https://twitter.com/firstlegoleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ( @FIRST legoleague) About LEGO Education LEGO Education offers playful learning experiences and teaching solutions based on the LEGO system of bricks, curriculum-relevant material, and physical and digital resources to preschool, elementary, middle school and after school. Solutions and resources from LEGO Education enable every student to succeed by encouraging them to become active, collaborative learners, build skills for future challenges, and establish a positive mindset toward learning. Links of InterestWebsite:https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/coding-express/45025 ( education.lego.com) Twitter:https://twitter.com/LEGO_Education?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ( @LEGO_Education) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LEGOeducationOfficial/?ref=br_rs ( facebook.com/LEGOeducationOfficial) About FIRSTFIRST LEGO League is the most accessible, guided, global robotics competition, helping students and teachers to build a better future together. The program is built around theme-based Challenges to engage children ages 9 to 16* in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasize teamwork, discovery, and innovation. Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce. Links of InterestWebsite:https://www.firstinspires.org/ ( FIRST inspires.org) Twitter:https://twitter.com/firstweets?lang=en ( @FIRST weets) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FIRSTOfficial/ ( facebook.com/FIRST Official) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network |http://www.twitter.com/teachercast ( @TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury |http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury ( @JeffBradbury) Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources: FIRST LEGO League website:http://www.firstlegoleague.org/ ( http://www.firstlegoleague.org/) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world byhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 ( commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work Together   Host: Jeff Bradburyhttp://www.twitter.com/teachercast ( @TeacherCast) |http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury ( @JeffBradbury)    Email: info@teachercast.net    Voice Mail:http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail ( http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail)    YouTube:http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube ( http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube)    iTunes:http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes ( http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) The https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast) (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/...

This year at http://teachercast.net/iste (ISTE), I had the opportunity to sit down with Tricia Van Hollebeke, Justin Chando and Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education team at the https://www.teachercast.net/instructional-technology/microsoft/ (Microsoft Education) booth. Topics IncludeBrand New Updates Microsoft Teams Rubric Grading inside of Teams assignments Individualized Assignments Microsoft Forms integration https://www.teachercast.net/iste-2015-sway-in-the-classroom/ (Sway) Immersive Reader https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-onenote-2015/ (OneNote)Page Locking Integration with Teams http://teachercast.net/microsoftedu (Microsoft Education at ISTE) STEM Education https://www.teachercast.net/blog/microsoft-stem-saturdays/ (Hacking STEM) Make Code / Computer Science https://www.teachercast.net/blog/how-can-we-use-minecraft-education-to-enhance-our-curricular-activities/ (Minecraft: Education Edition) Personalized Learning Creating activities that reach each and every student How to work around the challenges that teachers face in the classroom Picture Dictionary https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast/ (Microsoft Innovative Educator) The importance of asking questions and learning from the education community Working with the MIE Community https://www.teachercast.net/blog/flipgrid-microsoft-education-iste-2018/ (#Flipgrid Fever)Allowing students to share and amplify their voice through video STEM Saturdays at retail stores Office Online = FREE Apps! PowerPoint and 3D Animation Augmented and Virtual Reality New Pearson Curriculum for Mixed Reality Headsets https://mspoweruser.com/new-microsoft-limitless-libraries-grant-offer-libraries-free-mixed-reality-headsets-and-resources/ (Limitless Libraries Grant) https://educationblog.microsoft.com/tag/immersive-reader/ (Immersive Reader in Virtual Reality) What is ahead for Microsoft Education in 2018-2019 About our GuestsTricia Van Hollebeke Product Marketing Manager for O365 Education Education has been a long time passion for Tricia! She studied early childhood development and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching. She's worked with a range of students through a variety of roles from a Pre-K teacher to a High School education coach. After moving to Denmark, Tricia had an opportunity to develop engaging classroom experiences for teachers and students around the world at LEGO Education. As an Education Specialist and Product Developer there, Tricia created LEGO sets and learning solutions for several curriculum areas including Language Arts, STEM, and Robotics. Most recently Tricia brings her passion for education to her position as a Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft for Office 365 Education. Tricia hopes to continue being an advocate for educators at Microsoft to provide amazing tools for teachers! https://twitter.com/MicrosoftEDU (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/microsoftineducation (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/user/Microsoftedu (YouTube) https://educationblog.microsoft.com/ (Blog) https://www.pinterest.com/microsoftedu/ (Pinterest) Mike Tholfsen Principal Product Manager: Microsoft Education Mike Tholfsen is a Principal Product Manager on the Microsoft Education team focusing on Inclusive Classroom, Learning Tools and OneNote Class/Staff Notebooks. He is passionate about education and has been regularly working with students and teachers around the world over the past ten years to create products that improve student outcomes. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mtholfsen (@mtholfsen) https://www.linkedin.com/in/miketholfsen (LinkedIn) http://aka.ms/EdTechBlog (http://aka.ms/EdTechBlog) About Microsoft Educationhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/windows-10-s (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/windows-10-s) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/devices (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/devices) What's New In...

This year at ISTE, I had the amazing opportunity to join 90 educators from across the United States as a member of the first cohort of the LEGO Education Master Educator program. The LEGO Educator Master Educator Program is a network of educators who use LEGO Education solutions in their classroom to inspire their students. https://www.teachercast.net/product/0262037297/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()On this week's podcast, we share more than a dozen interviews that I had the opportunity to do with these amazing educators and together we share several great ways that you can use LEGO Education products in your classroom. Personally, I have been working with teachers in my district using the Mindstorm EV3 kits and have very much enjoyed watching our students learn some of the building blocks of coding and programming. Learn More about LEGO Educationhttp://education.lego.com (Website: education.lego.com) https://education.lego.com/en-us/about-us (What is Lego Education?) https://education.lego.com/en-us/master-educator (LEGO Education Master Educator Program) https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/master%20educator%20guides/lego_education_2018_master_educators-51311a8df0c438e020681fe2aa362025.pdf (Meet the Master Educators) Twitter @Lego https://education.lego.com/en-us/support (Find Support) https://education.lego.com/en-us/grants-and-funding (Find Funding for your Classroom) https://education.lego.com/en-us/lessons?pagesize=12 (Classroom Lesson Plans) https://education.lego.com/en-us/downloads (FREE Downloadables) https://education.lego.com/en-us/training (LEGO Education Academy) https://www.teachercast.net/lego-master-educator-2018/teachercast-lego-name-tag/ () https://www.teachercast.net/lego-master-educator-2018/lego-welcome-table/ () https://www.teachercast.net/lego-master-educator-2018/mitch-resnick-slide/ () https://www.teachercast.net/lego-master-educator-2018/mitch-resnick-and-jeff-bradbury/ () LEGO Master Educator GuestsMathieu Campet School Based Technology Specialist – Wolftrap Elementary School, Vienna, VAMathieu Campet is a STEAM Teacher and School Based Technology Specialist in Fairfax County Public Schools. He studied Early Childhood Education at James Madison University (undergrad), Integration of Technology in Education at George Mason University (M.Ed) and has completed many courses in Education Administration at the University of Virginia. He has been a teacher his whole life. From teaching his little brother how to jump on a bed, giving swim lessons at the local pool, to spending the last 15 years in the classroom (K, 1st, Technology & STEAM), it has been his life's passion! Brian Lachance School Based Technology Specialist – Keene Mill Elementary School, Springfield, VABrian Lachance is in his 7th year as a school-based technology specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia. He works with students and teachers daily to bring 21st century learning to all. He is married with a 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son. In his free time, he enjoys all sports, particularly running and soccer. Christopher Colson 21st Century Technology Teacher – Goff Middle School, Pawtucket, RIChristopher Colson has been married to his wife, Kelly, for 22 years. They have 3 children: Kayla 20, Sarah 17, and Ryan 13. He is a sports fan, particularly football, baseball and hockey. His hobbies include photography, videography and travel. He is also a youth sports coach, coaching baseball, softball, hockey, and cross country. Amy Trujillo Instructional Coach – Orlando Science School, Orlando, FLAmy Trujillo is the Instructional Coach of a STEM K-6 school, Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Public Relations Chair, and Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) Area Five Director. She will become the FAST President Elect at the upcoming annual conference. During her teaching experience, she has taught at the college level and online for adults and has been a grade level

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we learn that STEM Education is not just for the K-12 classroom but can also be introduced as young as 2-3 years old. Recently, LEGO Education has released great products aimed at our youngest of learners. On today's podcast, we speak with three educators that not only are bringing these products into their classrooms but are responsible for creating a curriculum that can be used both in the classroom and at home by moms and dads. In this episode, you will learn:How can STEAM Education be brought into the PreK classroom? Is it possible to design a MakerSpace for nonreaders? How can your classroom take advantage of great products from LEGO Education? Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) About our Guests:The following participating teachers can speak to the importance of STEAM learning in early education. They have been implementing the new LEGO Education STEAM Park product and curriculum into their student's classrooms and can speak to the students' experiences with this resource: Kate Leis, Student and Faculty Achievement Coach at Primrose School of Burlington (MA). Kate oversees and maintains standards of excellence with curriculum and instruction school-wide; she was instrumental in developing STEAM Park. Kate Leis works as a Curriculum and Instruction Coach at the Primrose School of Burlington in Burlington Massachusetts. She has worked previously as a public school Kindergarten teacher and with the YMCA in education administration. She graduated in 2013 from Endicott College with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. Alicia Carroll, Director of STEM at Boston Public Schools: Alicia has been implementing STEAM Park into her student's classroom. https://youngsteaminventors.com/ (https://youngsteaminventors.com/) Myrna Promousas, Boston Public Schools: Myrna has been implementing STEAM Park into her student's classroom. About LEGO Educationhttp://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.LEGOeducation.com&esheet=51707717&newsitemid=20171101005877&lan=en-US&anchor=LEGO+Education&index=6&md5=1d74dca88542f68fd5b46ddb4796d226 (LEGO Education) offers playful learning experiences and teaching solutions based on the LEGO system of bricks, curriculum-relevant material, and physical and digital resources to preschool, elementary, middle school and after school. Solutions and resources from LEGO Education enable every student to succeed by encouraging them to become active, collaborative learners, build skills for future challenges, and establish a positive mindset toward learning. Links of Interesthttps://education.lego.com/en-us (https://education.lego.com/en-us) https://www.instagram.com/legoeducation/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/LEGO_Education (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/LEGOeducationNorthAmerica/ (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/user/LEGOeducationUS (YouTube) Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This weeks question is: In what ways can we develop a unified curriculum that is not just K-12, but PreK-12? Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice...

Should you take web development classes? Or poetry writing? Is it more important to think like an engineer, or an artist? Turns out the answer may be be found... in a pile of LEGO. The view from today: pic.twitter.com/9KF7Qi8WdC — Note to Self (@NoteToSelf) August 18, 2015 Some people use LEGO to build creations of their wildest imaginations. Others meticulously recreate the picture on the back of the box. According to new research by business professors Page Moreau and Marit Gundersen Engset, there is a serious, meaningful, and potentially long-term difference between those who "free build," meaning they put the bricks together without a guide, and those who follow the instructions. In the lab, those who put together kits were less creative when they completed follow-up tasks. Researchers say instruction-following and free-building are two different "mindsets."  The way we use LEGO provides the perfect window into a growing challenge we face: how to encourage creative thinking not just for children, but employees and businesses who always have to come up with the next big thing.  So the kit vs. pile debate matters even for adults whose feet have never been wounded by a stray brick. You can prime yourself to think more creatively or more methodically by consciously choosing to create a meal from a kit, or free-styling with the spices in your kitchen. Or, you know, kicking a ball around with your kid instead of taking him to a two-hour practice. In this week's episode: Page Moreau, Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Business Naomi Clark, Game Designer Stephan Turnipseed, President Emeritus and Director of Strategic Parterships for LEGO Education Jenn Choi, Blogger at Toys are Tools A few kind families outside of the LEGO Store in New York City Kai Robin, Manoush's resident 8-year-old expert And finally: fun facts! Since the Danish toymaker patented the blocks in 1958, the growth has been, in a word, explosive: the company estimates that on average, every person on Earth owns 86 blocks, and a computer says just six of those could be combined in 915,103,765 ways. Subscribe to Note to Self on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, I Heart Radio, or anywhere else using our RSS feed. LEGO Brain! (Ariana Tobin/Note to Self)