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2 episodes with wettrick
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2 episodes with wettrick
In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark chats with Don Wettrick, CEO of the StartEdUp Foundation, to explore the future of entrepreneurship education. Don Wettrick talks about how the foundation is transforming high school students into proactive problem-solvers and innovators through initiatives like the Innovate Within pitch competition. This program empowers young minds by encouraging them to tackle real-world problems, leveraging tools like AI to enhance opportunity recognition, design thinking, and impactful execution. Wettrick gets into the importance of embedding entrepreneurship as a universal skill set that can be applied across various careers, enabling students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that extends beyond just starting businesses. Outline (00:00) Introduction to Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI (03:15) Entrepreneurship as a Universal Skill (06:30) Challenges in Teaching Entrepreneurship (07:57) Teacher Accelerator and Fellowship Program (12:54) Success Stories and Impact (18:57) The Role of AI in Modern Entrepreneurship (21:55) Vision for Innovation Hubs in Schools (24:10) Advice for Young Entrepreneurs and Educators (25:57) Encouraging Problem-Solving at Home (28:04) Closing Thoughts and Final Tips Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level Don Wettrick's LinkedIn StartEdUp Foundation Don Wettrick's Blog Don Wettrick's X
Don is on the frontlines of challenging our broken 20th century education system with 21st century innovations. As a teacher, he brought unheard of things like “Genius Time” and “open-source learning” to his classroom. And his latest innovation is the StartedUp Foundation, which has helped Indiana teachers engage over 6,000 students with the most elite entrepreneurship pitch competition!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don is on the frontlines of challenging our broken 20th century education system with 21st century innovations. As a teacher, he brought unheard of things like “Genius Time” and “open-source learning” to his classroom. And his latest innovation is the StartedUp Foundation, which has helped Indiana teachers engage over 6,000 students with the most elite entrepreneurship pitch competition!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The inaugural episode of 2024 features an invigorating conversation with Don Wettrick, the visionary behind StartEdUp Foundation. Don advocates for a revolutionary shift in education, urging educators and students to embrace innovation. StartEdUp's mission centers on empowering students to become adept problem solvers, leveraging schools as dynamic solution hubs. Don emphasizes the potential of local resources, particularly schools, in addressing community challenges. A key takeaway is Don's unconventional approach to reaching mentors indirectly, tapping into the networks supporting influential figures. The episode sheds light on the pivotal role teachers play in economic development, urging educators to enlighten students about the abundant opportunities within their reach. Don's poignant reflection on potential student regrets for overlooking opportunities resonates as a powerful call to action. This episode encapsulates Don's vision of educators as catalysts for transformative resources, setting the stage for an impactful 2024 in education. Connect with Don Wettrick on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick/ Check out StartEDup Foundation: https://www.startedupfoundation.org/ Connect with Alli and Peter Peter Hostrawser LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/ TW: twitter.com/PeterHostrawser Website: https://www.peterhostrawser.com Alli Privitt LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliprivitt/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendalli/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/My-Friend-Alli/100070164684007/ Website: https://www.myfriendalli.com/ Want to be a guest on the Disrupt Education Podcast? Please Fill Out This Form Check out our sponsors below spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! If you are interested in more info email the spikeview team at team@spikeview.com Host Peter Hostrawser talking about spikeview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/support
STARTedUP Foundation, founded by former teacher Don Wettrick, is reshaping the educational experience in Indiana by introducing students to entrepreneurship. This initiative provides a unique platform where students engage in real-world problem-solving, develop business ideas, and receive mentorship from industry experts. The foundation hosts annual competitions where students pitch their ideas, fostering a new generation of innovators who are equipped to tackle real-world challenges through creative solutions. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Don Wettrick.
Today it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Don Wettrick. Before we start, I wanted to apologise to Don for the delay in getting this episode out into the world; we recorded it some time ago. He is an author, TEDx speaker, an educator and a podcaster. Don is the founder and CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit focused on encouraging students to view the world through the lens of entrepreneurship. He is well-versed in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the importance of arming students with the skills and the network to succeed. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 27 years, Alicia, and their three children.
"This is the true joy in life; Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to make you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what I can. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard ShawThis week on Write Your Own Story, Rebecca is joined by Don Wettrick. Don is the CEO & Founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, where he empowers student entrepreneurs and provides training and seed funding.In this episode, Don and Rebecca share insight into how we can create opportunities for ourselves and begin our hero's journey.In this episode, you'll learn:How Innovate Within helps younger generations become entrepreneursWhy it's important to take chances over and over throughout your lifeThe impact something as simple as being kind can haveThings to listen for[04:48] Innovate Within: Don's statewide competition[13:18] Living your life as a continuous hero's journey[17:40] How to take chances at opportunities[24:58] Don's advice for those deciding on their next stepResources:Join the 1000 Thriving Women MovementLearn more about Rebecca and her workGet your copy of Write Your Own StoryListen to Rebecca's Audiobook Write Your Own StoryTake the Badass QuizConnect with Rebecca:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccafleetwoodhession/https://www.instagram.com/rebeccafleetwoodhession/https://www.facebook.com/fleetwoodhession/https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccafleetwoodhession
Be sure to follow and connect with Don on Twitter - @DonWettrick Check out Don's book 'Pure Genius' - amzn.to/44D1Hcc And Don's organization StartEdUp Foundation is doing really great work all over the country! startedupfoundation.org Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3JzaoZv Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3KH9fjT Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3jzATDg Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3JyR4vm Social Media: @mradawelcome
Looking for ways to think more creatively? Guest Don Wettrick shares his insight on how we can think more creatively about your business or brand.Don Don Wettrick is the founder and CEO of The STARTedUP Foundation, which hosts Innovate WithIN- Indiana's innovation and entrepreneurship programming and competition. He is also the author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation,” which aims to create innovation mindsets in our schools. Don is known for his award-winning work as a teacher, educational and innovation consultant, and educational speaker.Wettrick has also hosted a podcast for the past five years, where he has interviewed some of the top entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the country. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife of 27 years, Alicia, and his three children. MAIN TAKEAWAYS:When researching it's such a time for creativity and innovation. How do you engage yourself in new ideas and thought processes?Problems are opportunities for solutions- Don Wettrick. Complaining and talking about issues garner conversations and brainstorming. Conversations with people and solving challenges that people present can present opportunities to learn. If you don't like something or know how to do something, know more people who do and have conversations with them about it. Many people don't make space in their day to learn, be inspired, or brainstorm. Taking in information and uploading it is a mental process. It's detrimental to our brains to overindulge in social media and pornographic content (still a taboo subject). People get stuck on the endless scroll. It's damaging our brains and natural thinking process. The hardest things to do in the world are the things you say you are going to do. If you want to set a goal, don't tell anybody. You've told your brain you're 90% there.”Fear sometimes keeps us from accomplishing the things we want to accomplish. We fear not reaching our goals.
Don Wettrick was an inspired teacher giving his students entrepreneurship when the Indiana Economic Development Commission asked him to start a "Shark Tank for Students." He decided to tweak the idea, leading to the STARTedUP Foundation. The CEO & Co-Founder joins me to talk about the power of entrepreneurship and innovation in a high school student's life and their programs Innovate WithIN and Indiana Innovation Educator Fellowship. Learn more at https://www.startedupfoundation.org. Video - https://youtu.be/NVp3Az2MpCE Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- Thanks to our sponsor, Lions of Liberty. Unlock the power of freedom with Lions of Liberty - the premier libertarian/anarchist podcast network. Join John Odermatt on Mondays for a dose of inspiration, health, and faith with 'Finding Freedom.' Get a good laugh with Brian McWilliams on Wednesdays as he takes on the broken world with 'Mean Age Daydream.' And don't miss out on the infamous 'Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor' episodes and 'Meme Wars' and 'Hatewatch' on Fridays. Take the first step towards true freedom and listen to the Lions of Liberty Network on all major podcast platforms today. Learn more at https://www.lionsofliberty.com. ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health insurance on their own. You might feel overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated, and if that's you, feel in control of your health with Matt Allen's help. Visit www.iconic-insurance.com/libertarians to get started. --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don Wettrick was an inspired teacher giving his students entrepreneurship when the Indiana Economic Development Commission asked him to start a "Shark Tank for Students." He decided to tweak the idea, leading to the STARTedUP Foundation. The CEO & Co-Founder joins me to talk about the power of entrepreneurship and innovation in a high school student's life and their programs Innovate WithIN and Indiana Innovation Educator Fellowship. Learn more at https://www.startedupfoundation.org.Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians----This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health insurance on their own. You might feel overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated, and if that's you, feel in control of your health with Matt Allen's help. Visit www.iconic-insurance.com/libertarians to get started.---Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/---Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net.----Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Get full access to Indiana Podcasts at www.indianapodcasts.com/subscribe
The next generation of our investigation kicks off, and who better to lead us into the future than a man who is bringing up the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs? Don Wettrick is a teacher-turned-startup founder with has an intense passion for tapping into young talent and reframing the way we approach education. Don spent well over 20 years in the classroom, flipping traditional education on its head and developing a curriculum for high school students to tap into their entrepreneurial side. From this sprung the founding of his state-backed education startup, STARTedUP. In this episode, Don shares insights into what his decades-long teaching career taught him about how we can all approach teaching (whether in a classroom or in our own organizations), and what can happen when we dare to not set a ceiling in our own lives. Learn more about the STARTedUP Foundation
I am joined by author, teacher and entrepreneur, Don Wettrick. Don Wettrick is the founder and CEO of The STARTedUP Foundation, which hosts Innovate WithIN- Indiana's innovation and entrepreneurship programming and competition. He is also the author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation,” which aims to create innovation mindsets in our schools. Don is known for his award-winning work as a teacher, educational and innovation consultant, and educational speaker. Wettrick has also hosted a podcast for the past five years, where he has interviewed some of the top entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the country. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife of 27 years, Alicia, and his three children. You can check out there page at: https://startedupfoundation.org/team Gent Style can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/c/GentStyle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/support
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This is Season 1, Episode 9 of FocusED, and it features guest, Don Wettrick. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don't miss what Don has to say about the future of schools, innovation, and project-based learning. “This is as simple as doing relevant things and then taking it a little bit higher.” ~ Don Wettrick ________________________________________ Don Wettrick Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level and Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, central IN. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. ------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening to FocusED, an educational leadership podcast brought to you by TheSchoolHouse302 @ theschoolhouse302.com. FocusED is your educational leadership podcast where our mission is to dissect a particular focus for teachers and school leaders so that you can learn to lead better and grow faster in your school or district with more knowledge, better understanding, and clear direction on what to do next. This episode was brought to you by GhostBed, a family-owned business of sleep experts with 20+ years of experience. With 30K+ 5-star reviews, you can't go wrong with GhostBed. Their mattresses are handcrafted, and they come with a 101-night-at-home-sleep trial. For a limited time, you can get 30% by using our code — SH302 — at checkout. And, even if you tell someone about GhostBed, you can earn a $100 referral reward. Go to Ghostbed.com today and use SH302 at checkout.
In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Don A. Wettrick CEO, President at the STARTedUP Foundation. Don talks us about how (and why) we can incorporate entrepreneurship in middle and high school. He also discuses his take on the difference between being clever and innovative. Listen in to hear a very innovative practical example of a win, win, win scenario that a few of his students created! Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, central IN. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!
Today I had the pleasure to talking to Mr. Don Wettrick. Don is the Founder and CEO of StartEdUp foundation, and author of Pure Genius. He is a very intelligent, well spoken, and innovative man that has developed this amazing program for young adults. Please enjoy this video and discussion.
Don is the founder and president of The STARTedUP Foundation & StartEdUp Innovation, LLC, the author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level”, host of his own podcast “Learning by Doing”, the Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, and an exceptional, sought after keynote speaker for schools and companies. Don is globally recognized and appreciated for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. Without doubt, Don is the quintessentialy smart, funny and caring teacher/educator, we all wish we had for ourselves, and have for our children. Don posts great content on Linkedin, and you can can follow Don (along with 40,000+ humans) on Twitter @DonWettrick. Learn more about Innovate withIN Connect with Don on Linkedin Connect with Don on Twitter Listen to the STARTedUP podcast Buy Don's book, Pure Genius Sponsors: Talevation Ninety.io Straticos Buy your copy of Level-UP To Professional: Second Edition
Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and host of the "STARTedUP Podcast". Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. ------------------- ----------------- Don Wettrick"s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick/
In episode 53 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten speaks with Don Wettrick, CEO and Co-Founder of StartEdUp, whose mission is to empower students and teachers to actively change education through employing innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom. Don Wettrick is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker.
Who do young people look up to today? The lifestyles marketed on MTV and social media not exactly something to aspire to, but where can the next generation go to find something different? Inspired by the work of her father, Don Wettrick, and feeling like she needed to take charge of the issue, Ava Wettrick created MentorZ, a platform designed to introduce great people to Generation Z. As a young child, Ava thought her dad was the smartest guy in the world. It wasn't until she got older that she realized he wasn't necessarily smart, he just read a lot. She's witnessed his transition from teacher to owning a non-profit and embrace the experience. Being a voracious reader, it didn't take much pushing from her dad to begin consuming content from the likes of Tom Bilyeu, Simon Sinek, and Victor Franco and having an influence over her peers. Since getting to know several entrepreneurs, Ava questioned whether or not college is worth the time and expense. She was surrounded by highly successful people telling not to go to college, but she is attending college and has found it helpful to have the financial support of her parents and scholarships while growing, learning and choosing the information she wants to consume. Don acknowledges that for some majors, college is still relevant, and for those who have the money should go, but have a plan. He thinks the best thing students can do is to start doing the thing they might love and begin to shadow people to determine if it is a good fit. Majoring in entrepreneurship at Ball State, Ava is learning about accounting, marketing, running a business, and being a CEO which has only accelerated her drive to make the podcast a success and provides quality content and great messages. Interviewing guests for her podcast has been a significant personal learning experience and changed her perspective on the power of an interview. She waited a year to release the episode recorded with Tom Bilyeu because she feared it wasn't good enough and yet people think it was one of her best. And following her interview with Dov Baron, she received feedback that he believed in her and wanted to mentor her. While there are ways of doing things to make them appear more important than they are, “fake it til you make it” can have its drawbacks. Don believes humility can be key when it comes to Imposter Syndrome. When it comes to second generation FI, Don says it happens by osmosis. His kids have been raised under a frugal lifestyle. Since his last appearance on the podcast, Don left his teaching job to take the non-profit to the next level, growing both the team starting chapters in co-working spaces and tech hubs. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S CONVERSATION The StartEDUP Foundation The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill Learn to be a better writer with Grammarly Premium Register for The Simple StartUp Fall Challenge ChooseFI Episode 013 The Unfair (FI) Advantage of Teachers 457b Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Impact Theory Podcast ChooseFI Episode 087 Education Through Innovation Sign up for ChooseFI's FREE FI101 Course! IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT CHOOSEFI: Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.
Don Wettrick is the founder and president of StartEdUp, an organization dedicated to help transform the school culture toward innovation and enable student-led entrepreneurship. He is also the author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation." Wettrick has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host. Don has lectured across the US, Europe, South America and Africa about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. Through his travel, he has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Ghana, and seeks to bring that entrepreneurial mindset into our classrooms. His podcast, StartEdUp, has featured some of the most successful entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the world- focusing on educational change. Most importantly Don works with educators, students, and entrepreneurs to bring innovation and collaborative skills into education.
Don’s the Founder of StartEd Up and the StartEd Up Foundation with a mission to empower students and teachers to actively change education through employing innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom. He’s a lifelong teacher himself who saw the need for something different for students who lean more towards innovation and entrepreneurship rather than traditional classroom learning and he took it upon himself to develop the StartEd Up program and spread the message speaking across the US. In the first half of this episode, you’ll hear Don talk about where his idea for an Innovation class came from in the first place and why he thinks it’s so important, the benefits that students get from working through the StartEd Up model, and some of the struggles they’re facing right now. In the second half, you’ll hear him talk about some of the cool projects that StartEd Up has funded, his answers to some questions that my mom who’s a teacher had for him, and his definition of success. StartEd Up: http://www.startedupinnovation.com/welcome StartEd Up Foundation: https://startedupfoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startedupfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartEdUpFoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsstartedup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-startedup-foundation/
Don Wettrick is a leader and educator that supports innovation and entrepreneurship in schools and communities. Don Wettrick is the President and founder of STARTedUP, a nonprofit that provides entrepreneurial events, training, and seed funding for young entrepreneurs. STARTedUP also supports Innovate WithIN, a state wide pitch competition in Indiana. Don is also a podcast host for STARTedUP, which hosts some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and authors.
Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation” and a vetern 21 year educator. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. His podcast, STARTedUP, has featured entrepreneurs and innovators like Seth Godin, Gary V, and Daniel Pink. Connect with Don Wettrick: Website: https://startedupfoundation.org/ https://innovatewithin.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonWettrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/donwettrick Book: Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level Don's Podcast: STARTedUP Nice Sponsors: Grab your copy of Stan Millers Book Your American Legacy Powerful Strategies that Instill Lasting Values for Generations Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Check out the "Entrepreneur's Toolkit" Giveaway Check out Headliner to create social media posts with video easily- make.headliner.app Simplecast is the easiest way to set up your podcast hosting- Simplecast.com Zoom is the easiest way to schedule meetings and record your podcast interviews- Zoom.us Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life. Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments Simply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links: The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest." Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation” and a vetern 21 year educator. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. His podcast, STARTedUP, has featured entrepreneurs and innovators like Seth Godin, Gary V, and Daniel Pink. Connect with Don Wettrick: Website: https://startedupfoundation.org/ https://innovatewithin.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonWettrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/donwettrick Book: Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level Don's Podcast: STARTedUP Nice Sponsors: Grab your copy of Stan Millers Book Your American Legacy Powerful Strategies that Instill Lasting Values for Generations Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Check out the "Entrepreneur's Toolkit" Giveaway Check out Headliner to create social media posts with video easily- make.headliner.app Simplecast is the easiest way to set up your podcast hosting- Simplecast.com Zoom is the easiest way to schedule meetings and record your podcast interviews- Zoom.us Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life. Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments Simply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links: The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest." Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
The world tends to change faster than we can recognize it, and most of us know what it’s like to wish that we could have learned what we know now just 10 years earlier. Fortunately, there are people out there working to give our young people the skills and knowledge to grow in confidence and incredible success. Don Wettrick is a prime example - he is the founder and President of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in our youth. Don is also the author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and has worked as an educator himself, as well as an innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host. In all these roles, and in everything else, Don is committed to inspiring massive global change. On this episode of Abundantly Clear, Don and Malorie discuss the ups and downs of introducing classes and events based on innovation into traditional school systems, helping prepare kids for life in a skill-based economy, and how adults can do their part to help the next generations turn their creativity into action and become producers rather than consumers. Listen in to reset your perspective on what “education” means. You’ll Learn How Don’s work is helping kids step out of “comparison culture” and into a space where they can engage, intellectually and interpersonally What kids are learning in STARTedUP workshops that make them invaluable in their communities Why a college degree isn’t what it used to be, and what it takes to thrive in the current market And much more! Favorite Quote “My favorite word in education is innovation and my least favorite is tradition. Some of the traditions are going to start getting questioned. And I think that's a wonderful thing.” - Don Wettrick Connect with Don: Visit The STARTedUP Foundation How to get involved Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!
In this episode Mike and Glen talk about how distance learning is going worldwide. We will debate who should win the EdTech March Madness tournament and we will discuss whether teachers and students prefer face to face or e-learning? Our guest this week is the president and founder of the StartEdUp Foundation Don WettrickGuest: Don WettrickDon is one our favourite people. He's passionate about what he does, and he just does it so well. Its no wonder that Mike always says he'll listen to Don talk about whatever Don wants to talk about for as long as Don wants to talk. Every time we're talking to Don, whether its in in a bar, passing in the concourse at a conference, or on the podcast, we learn something from him. His foundation, StartEdUp is one of a kind and doing amazing work.Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonWettrickStartEdUp Foundation: https://startedupfoundation.org/Notes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQEdTech March Madness: https://tombrandtt.edublogs.org/2020/03/30/april-edtech-madness-scoring-explained/Teaching Remotely vs In Person: https://twitter.com/JWilliamsEDU/status/1244471682393354241Today's podcast is brought to you by:No one! Interested in sponsoring the best dam podcast in education? Reach out to us on our website www.oneducationpodcast.com
Year over year, Gallup student polls have revealed a disturbing, but unsurprising trend: student engagement in school declines steadily with each grade, and sharply from elementary to middle to high school. One of the proven contributors to this decline over time is the inability of many schools to build the strengths of each student and make learning relevant. This is especially true for the nearly 50% of polled students who have entrepreneurial ambitions. So what can schools do? If you ask Don Wettrick, CEO and Co-Founder of the StartEdUp Foundation, the answer can be found in the word purpose. For 20 years, Don has taught students to connect to a larger life purpose through innovation and entrepreneurship. What started in the classroom, has grown into a global network of renowned innovators, educators and entrepreneurs. The StartEdUp network is dedicated to helping teachers and students change education by building innovation and entrepreneurship into the fabric of the classroom. In this episode Don talks about the StartEdUp story, what it looks like in action, and how educators and school leaders can get started.Connect with Don and StartEdUp:Website: https://startedupfoundation.org/ and http://www.startedupinnovation.com/Twitter: @donwettrick and @letsstartedupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick/If you liked what you heard, rate and review Off the Assembly LineConnect with Rebecca on LinkedIn or at rebeccaareed.com.Learn more about the Teacher Mastermind at http://teachermastermind.comFollow Off the Assembly Line:twitter @offassemblylineinstagram @offtheassemblyline_podcastfacebook @offtheassemblylinepodcast.Special thanks to Scott Holmes for our intro music. You can check out more from him at https://scottholmesmusic.com/. Thanks for listening to Off the Assembly Line. Share it with someone who needs to hear it and then go make a ruckus!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7A6ET6FCSJ86N&source=url)
Don Wettrick is the founder of the STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and was the Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School in central Indiana. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. During our conversation, you'll hear about Don's experience inspiring teens both in and out of the classroom and about the important work the STARTedUp foundation is doing. You won't want to miss Don's advice to teens about the steps they can take NOW to get started on their journey to discovering their path to a happy and fulfilled life.
Is college a waste of time?Featuring conversations with James Altucher, Naveen Jain, Grant Cardone, Dan Lok, Don Wettrick, Ron Carucci, and JT McCormick.Episode webpage: https://JordanParis.com/ep160
Episode #027 - On today’s episode of the podcast you have the pleasure of listening to Don Wettrick. Don is the founder of StartEdUp, a company that wants to revolutionise the education system. Teachers across the globe are yearning to prepare their students to become innovators and thinkers. There is no future in memorisation. StartEdUp are creating producers, not just passive consumers. We need innovation. You’ve heard the complaints too many times: When am I ever going to use this in the real world? Why are we learning this? When are we going to learn about something interesting? But what if students came to class excited? What if they were passionate about their projects? What if they grasped the connection between today’s work and tomorrow’s careers?This is what Don and his team are here to do. Don spent 21 years as a high school teacher, teaching a class called innovation and open source learning at Noblesville Highschool in Indiana with award winning work. So, he is well equipped when it comes to discussions on the current state of the education system. He’s also an educational speaker and author of Pure Genius. Don has been featured by some of the top media publications including Forbes and has talked with some of the most influential entrepreneurs of today such as Gary Vaynerchuck and Seth Godin on his StartEdUp podcast. As somebody who has recently finished the education process this is a topic extremely relevant and close to home for both myself and many of the listeners. I can’t wait for you all to hear what Don has to say about the current state of the system and what needs to be changed to have future ready kids who aren’t simply just good test takers. -------------- Make sure you connect with Don Wettrick on LinkedIn, buy his book Pure Genius, listen to the StartEdUp Podcast, and check out his foundation at https://StartEdUpfoundation.org Follow me on Instagram: @CEOJOURNALS / @ETHANBRIDGE_ -------------- DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW IF YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW!
"We're drowning in a sea of information but starving for wisdom." A prolific reader and deeply passionate learner, the STARTedUP President Don Wettrick shares his journey from being a high school teacher to revolutionising modern-day education to founding a non-profit that has received national attention and widespread influence which spans across the United States. "We're all in this battle for attention. Everybody's in this market to make a sale, and that starts with attention." The Two time Microsoft Innovative Educator award winner and Author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation" explains how to stay relevant globally through intrapreneurship, innovation and collaboration. As an international speaker, Don has lectured across the US, Europe, South America and Africa about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. He worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Ghana and his podcast, StartEdUp, featured some of the most successful entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the world from JP Sears to Zack Friedman and Robert Greene. "If I were in charge, what would I do?", says Don, as he challenges the status quo on traditional education and explains an "Open Source Learning" technique taught at STARTedUP, which provides entrepreneurial events, accelerator programs, training, and seed funding for young entrepreneurs. "The purpose of business is to last." Concerned that your business or organisation is becoming irrelevant? Listen in and tap into Don’s insights and expertise. "Always realise that every company is a media company. If people don't know what you're working on, they can't get excited about it." Don discusses issues from capital to building and educating great teams, identifying your weaknesses and greatest strengths, what the lynchpin for long-term success is, where the world is headed towards, and how to become a more effective leader.
Don’s the Founder of StartEd Up and the StartEd Up Foundation with a mission to empower students and teachers to actively change education through employing innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom. He’s a lifelong teacher himself who saw the need for something different for students who lean more towards innovation and entrepreneurship rather than traditional classroom learning and he took it upon himself to develop the StartEd Up program and spread the message speaking across the US. In episode 38, Don spoke about where his idea for an Innovation class came from in the first place and why he thinks it’s so important, the benefits that students get from working through the StartEd Up model, and some of the struggles they’re facing right now. In this episode, you’ll hear him talk about some of the cool projects that StartEd Up has funded, his answers to some questions that my mom who’s a teacher had for him, and his definition of success. StartEd Up: http://www.startedupinnovation.com/welcome StartEd Up Foundation: https://startedupfoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startedupfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartEdUpFoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsstartedup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-startedup-foundation/
Don’s the Founder of StartEd Up and the StartEd Up Foundation with a mission to empower students and teachers to actively change education through employing innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom. He’s a lifelong teacher himself who saw the need for something different for students who lean more towards innovation and entrepreneurship rather than traditional classroom learning and he took it upon himself to develop the StartEd Up program and spread the message speaking across the US. In this episode, you’ll hear Don talk about where his idea for an Innovation class came from in the first place and why he thinks it’s so important, the benefits that students get from working through the StartEd Up model, and some of the struggles they’re facing right now. StartEd Up: http://www.startedupinnovation.com/welcome StartEd Up Foundation: https://startedupfoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startedupfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartEdUpFoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsstartedup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-startedup-foundation/
Future Squared with Steve Glaveski - Helping You Navigate a Brave New World
Don Wettrick is the President and Founder of StartedUP, an organization dedicated to help transform the school culture toward innovation and enable student-led entrepreneurship. He’s also Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School, and author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level." Wettrick has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host. Don has lectured across the US, Europe, South America and Africa about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. Through his travel, he has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Ghana, and seeks to bring that entrepreneurial mindset into our classrooms. His podcast, StartEdUp, has featured some of the most successful entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the world- focusing on educational change. Given my work with the Lemonade Stand program, I really enjoyed my conversation with Don, as we riffed on all things student entrepreneurship. We covered myriad topics, including: The difference between teaching entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking Why the current tendency to play the victim card instead of take ownership is limiting the potential of today’s students and their contributions to the world; and Where today’s K12 school system falls short, and how to plug these gaps This only scratches the surface of what was discussed, so sit back, and enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Don Wettrick. Topics Discussed: Don’s mission Today’s jobs that didn’t exist 20 years ago The hedgehog theory Skills v attitude Conflicts of interest in the school system, often between parents and their children’s interests Open-source learning in the K12 classroom Creative ways to work within the constraints your current budget and system Collaborating with experts and mentors to augment the K12 learning experience Is STEM overrated? Can teachers only teach children to become teachers? Developing emotional fortitude and moving kids away from entitlement The school system often prepares kids to be compliant and execute set procedure, but not to challenge the status quo and adapt to changes Trojan Horse thinking Always be testing Create value for others first if you want to create value for yourself Strong opinions, weakly held The folly of standardized testing Why giving our youth comfortable upbringings can be their undoing in adult life Show notes: StartEdUp: www.startedupinnovation.com StartEdUp Foundation: https://startedupfoundation.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick Don’s book, Pure Genius: https://amzn.to/2BjSMQB ------- Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski Steve's book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/
Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, central IN. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. Don boasts a notable audience an following of fellow modernisers who care passionately about the future of education such as Seth Godin, JT Mccormick, Jeff Hoffman, Gary Vaynerchuk and Tom Bilyeu. Don talks to Ed Andrew on Human Impact about the future of education, parenting, innovation and entrepreneurship for kids and college students and the challenges of building a foundation.
Don Wettrick is President of the StartEdUp Foundation, where he and his team are on a mission to help students 14-18 develop and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset. It has been anything but a direct path for this award winning middle school and high school teacher who decided to step away from the classroom after more than two decades. He puts the blame on Gary Vee, who challenged Don to see the world as his classroom. The origins of the STARTedUP Foundation evolved from the work Don undertook in the classroom at Noblesville High School, his book “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level,” his tireless efforts as host of the StartEdUp Podcast, and his own efforts at entrepreneurship. It’s rare to find someone with Don’s level of passion and commitment that is combined with the courage to act and step outside of his comfort zone. In this episode Don talks about: The origins of the StartEdUp Foundation How working with people like Seth Godin and J.T. McCormick attracted the attention of potential funders The foundations focus on creating eco systems that support student entrepreneurship Why he loves the first touch points when meeting with new students Why the biggest hurdle is also around teaching young people to change their mindset His love/hate relationship with organizational vision and mission statements His love for shiny objects and why he is blessed to have such a great support team His thoughts about the differences between GenZ and Millenials And why he decided it was time to go all in with the foundation Don was guest number 1 on Screw the Naysayers. I’m so honoured to have him back to help us celebrate episode 150. Enjoy… You can reach Don at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick/Website: https://startedupfoundation.org/ Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection.Email- tim@screwthenaysayers.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/ Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com iTunes: https://apple.co/2LkWSPV Screw the Naysayers Episode Page: https://screwthenaysayers.com/podcast Google Play Music: https://bit.ly/2NBgqMv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2MF5T6g Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2uYCsRC Podbean: https://screwthenaysayers.podbean.com/e/150-Don-Wettrick/
School systems were designed to produce obedient factory workers capable of performing repetitive tasks. Since then, the economy has changed, demanding that workers employ innovation and independent thinking to be successful. Don Wettrick is on a mission to shift education away from a memorization model and inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Don serves as the President of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit founded to empower student entrepreneurs and innovators through collaborative immersive experiences and accelerator programs. Don has 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher, and he is a two-time winner of the Microsoft Innovative Educator award. Don is also the author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and host of the StartEdUp Podcast, a show featuring experts in education, innovation and entrepreneurship. On this episode, Don joins Emerald to explain what called him to make impact through teaching and discuss the TED Talk that inspired his Innovation and Open-Source Learning curriculum. He describes how he is sharing his approach in other classrooms, creating an ecosystem of lifelong learning in school systems across the country. Listen in to understand how Don’s success led to the creation of the STARTedUP Foundation and learn how their programming benefits student entrepreneurs. What You Will Learn What inspired Don to make an impact through teaching How a Dan Pink TED Talk led Don to create STARTedUP Don’s aim to prepare students for today’s economy Don’s Innovation and Open-Source Learning course Why school systems are slow to adopt Don’s curriculum How students benefit from STARTedUP’s pitch nights The high risk, high reward of being an entrepreneur How hiring a coach has helped Don in his business How to foster lifelong learners vs. master memorizers The corporate interest in the STARTedUP programming Connect with Don Wettrick STARTedUP Foundation StartEdUp Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level by Don Wettrick Dan Pink’s TED Talk: The Puzzle of Motivation Gary Vaynerchuk Seth Godin Mike Rowe This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.
On this podcast, I spoke with Robert Dillon, the director of innovative learning at School District of Univerisity City in University City, Missouri.
On this podcast, I spoke with Catharina Evans, who is an English teacher and the Upper School Leader for Professional Learning at Carolina Day School in Asheville, North Carolina.
On this podcast, I spoke with Catharina Evans, who is an English teacher and the Upper School Leader for Professional Learning at Carolina Day School in Asheville, North Carolina.
On this podcast, I spoke with Robert Dillon, the director of innovative learning at School District of Univerisity City in University City, Missouri.
On this podcast, I spoke with Don Wettrick, the founder and president of the STARTedUP Foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In this episode, Don Wettrick and I talk about passion-based learning and why it's so important for today's learners.
Don Wettrick is the Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School, and is the author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level." Wettrick has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host. He is also the founder of StartEdUp, an organization dedicated to help transform the school culture toward innovation and enable student-led entrepreneurship. Don has lectured across the US, Europe, South America and Africa about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. Through his travel, he has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Ghana, and seeks to bring that entrepreneurial mindset into our classrooms. His podcast, StartEdUp, has featured some of the most successful entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders in the world- focusing on educational change. Most importantly Don works with educators, students, and entrepreneurs to bring innovation and collaborative skills into education.StartEdUp is a global network of the most renowned innovators, educators and entrepreneurs. We define and employ the tactics of real innovation and leave the buzzwords in the dust.Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast
This week we are joined by genius innovator Don Wettrick who shares stories about rebranding himself from TV production teacher to Innovation Specialist, helping students find their passions beyond 20% time, introducing the world to those who inspire and motivate him (check out his podcast StartEdUp), and a recent interaction with the most famous Jedi of all time!Don gets real about what innovation is and imparts practical advice about starting our kid young when it comes to genius hour. We hope you enjoy our hour of genius with Don and then stick around to what we're listening to and learning.Featured ContentDon Wettrick is an Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, just outside Indianapolis, IN. He is the author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level.” Don has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. Don is passionate about helping students find their educational opportunities and providing them with the digital tools they need to give them a competitive edge. He has lectured across the US and Europe about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. He also creates and hosts a podcast, StartEDUp. But most importantly, Don works with educators and students to bring innovation and collaborative skills into education.Connect with Don:TwitterStartEdUp WebsiteFacebook PageYouTubeEmailLinks and ResourcesTina SeeligNew York Times ArticleXQ super schoolNaveen JainTim FerrisMark CubanElon MuskGary Vaynerchuck (link to Don's podcast episode with Gary Vee)Tucker Max (link to Don's episode with Tucker)Seth GodinIOT – internet of thingsWhat Are We Listening ToStacey: Just finished up a series on Hidden Brain called You 2.0 all about self-improvement. Episodes included Deep Work with Cal Newport, Dream Jobs, Embracing Chaos, WOOP, Making Decisions, and Getting Unstuck.Chris: School started – back to listening to podcasts each morning and afternoon on the drive!AJ: Revisionist History w/ Malcolm Gladwell: McDonald's Broke my Heart AND StartEdUp w/ DW Ep 78 – Monday Motivation – Do We Want Student Leaders or Well Behaved KidsWhat We Are LearningStacey: Instructional Coaching with Jim Knight-PEERS goals Powerful, Easy, Emotionally Compelling, Reachable, Student FocusedChris: Miles' loft bed is no more… Mom and Dad lost the ability to snuggle with their favorite oldest child.AJ: HyperDocs Kate Baker – 9-11 hyperdoc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode is part of the disruption series. We're going to discover how incredible people disrupt their lives, their industries, and the world to create a powerful impact. Don Wettrick is an Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School and author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. He is disrupting the education system and teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs. Don teaches a class called Innovation and Open-Source Learning. They explore how to network, how to collaborate with intelligent people, how to market, and so much more. Businesses have been launched from his classroom. In one year, four patents were filed. The class has their own methodology. They call it R.O.T.H. I.R.A. Realization – Related to flow states, realization often comes about through movement. They start the school day by walking and talking. Open Discussion – The thoughts generated through realization will fade if they aren't discussed. Tussling – “I love a good fight.” Debate challenges people to think. Homogeneous Grouping – Kids split off to collaborate on the same projects, but coming from different perspectives. Ideation & Prototyping – “We jokingly call this the difference between December 31st and January 15th.” It's fun to brainstorm, but it's hard to actually do it. Reflect – Every project is two weeks, because that gives you enough time to know whether or not you are interested in the subject. Adjustment – This loops back to the ROTH for Realization #2. Don started the class because he didn't see any passion for learning – or much of anything – in his students. They were being churned through a system that destroyed their interest in learning. Not only is the current educational paradigm passionless, it's just old. As a culture and a society, we are moving exponentially faster outside of education. What did your phone look like five years ago? Vastly different. What did your public high school look like in 1980? Roughly the same. “Here's the cruel joke we're playing on a lot of our students: we're preparing you for a future that used to exist in 1970.” Why is education innovating so slowly? We still measure success by test scores. You get into college largely based on your SAT score. They're accepting the kids who are best at not taking risks. We reward memorization far more than creativity. Some teacher unions have pushed back (not all). Don can't disrupt the entire educational system on his own. If you are a parent, student, or teacher and you want to change something about your local school system, Don will help. You can head to StartEdUpInnovation.com for a podcast, consulting, teacher training, and all the core services necessary to start and strive with new educational initiatives. -- Don't be a podcast junkie… Resources: Connect with Don & his class: https://twitter.com/DonWettrick?lang=en (Twitter) | Facebook Learn more & Listen to the StartEdUp Podcast Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level by Don Wettrick TEDTalk - “The Puzzle of Motivation” by Dan Pink The Art of People by Dave Kerpen -- We are also brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. The are your one stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs. Visit LawtonMG.com for more info. Production & Development for The Impact Entrepreneur Show by Podcast Masters
The Sweet Adversity Podcast: Entrepreneurship/Adversity/Lifestyle
In this episode, I talk to Don Wettrick about innovation, the important role of failure and leaning into adversity, and what that means to innovation, creativity and collaboration. We also talk about adversity in the classroom and why it needs to become a more important part of education. Guest Bio: Don Wettrick is an Innovation… The post SA 044: Don Wettrick, on Building Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators appeared first on Nick Dinardo.
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