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“Living On The Edge of Chaos,” hosted by Aaron Maurer, is a podcast that takes listeners on an intellectual journey through various facets of education and technology. The show features conversations with experts and innovators like Kevin Eastman, former assistant coach for the Boston Celtics to Lori Mazor, who enlightens on the fusion of Artificial Intelligence and creativity​, Brittany Blackwell, who discusses educator burnout and mental health​, and Laura McBain, exploring the intersectio ...
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Takeaways Mindfulness and emotional intelligence are essential in education to support the well-being of both students and educators. Establishing a noble goal and understanding one's why can help educators stay connected to their purpose and navigate challenges. Taking the time to pause, reflect on emotions, and choose self-care strategies can hel…
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Takeaways AI can be used as a tool for augmentation in education, supporting academic writing and research. Curiosity is a powerful driver of learning and exploration in the AI space. Simulations can help students test their research ideas and understand the implications of their decisions. Good writing in academia involves the ability to synthesiz…
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All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Slidedeck of her ideas to explore as we did not get to them all https://1drv.ms/p/s!AqtnAB8NPT2-8kpLZWCCEThXQepG YouTube Video Takeaways Vicki Davis believes that students should be at least 17 or 18 years old before getting cell phones. She emphasizes the negative impact of u…
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Youtube Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cphiov_RFc&feature=youtu.be Resources Inspiration of show format from Tim Ferriss Podcast Life Lessons from Taylor Swift, Conquering Anxiety, Coaching Teens, Career Reinvention, Supposedly Gay Bulls, Your Shadow Side, and More — Soman Chainani (#720) https://tim.blog/2024/02/06/soman-chainani/ Slides…
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Access The Show All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Direct Link: YouTube: Takeaways Gratitude can be a powerful foundation for AI, guiding its use and ensuring a positive impact. Play and experimentation are key when getting started with AI, allowing for creative exploration and learning. AI tools like ChatGPT c…
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Access The Show All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Takeaways The current system of recognizing learning and competence is narrow and leaves many people behind. Credentials should include the expertise and affiliations of the content creators to provide more transparent and meaningful signaling. Considering diff…
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Takeaways Combining AI with sound educational practices can enhance the learning experience. The problem is not AI itself, but how we use class time and design learning experiences. AI can be leveraged to support students in the writing process and develop their skills as learners. Effective instructional practices, such as blended learning and stu…
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Takeaways Play is not just for young children, but a natural and necessary part of learning for people of all ages. Playful learning experiences engage the brain and help information stick, making learning more effective and enjoyable. Play can be rigorous and challenging, but it should not be rigid or boring. It can foster creativity, collaboratio…
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Takeaways How to shift perspective on how we examine the world around us How we sometimes take visual art for granted AI is being advertised as a solution for artists, but it is also seen as a threat to the creative industry. Seeking out and appreciating discarded, low-budget, and niche art can provide a unique and fascinating experience. Life and …
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Takeaways Storytelling is a powerful tool in education and can help create connections and understanding. Understanding the neuroscience behind communication and relationships can lead to more effective teaching and learning. Trust and play are essential in creating safe and engaging learning environments. The intersection of technology and humanit…
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Takeaways Heather Cooper's background in education and her love for reading and storytelling have influenced her approach to tech writing and content creation. Visual communication is a powerful tool for breaking down complex information and making it accessible to a wide range of audiences. AI has the potential to revolutionize education by provid…
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Personal takeaways from his book 191: Chaos Sparks: Embracing the Black Sheep Within "Authenticity resonates at a different frequency... when you experience real authenticity, you feel a sense of connection that is so much more powerful than what we experience on a daily basis." - Brant Menswar "If you don't do the work, then you don't know who you…
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Access The Show All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Direct Link: There is not video for this episode. Takeaways Privacy is a fundamental right that should be protected and respected. Algorithms can limit our exposure to new ideas and perspectives, leading to echo chambers and confirmation bias. Building trust on…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Creating Robo Wunderkind 08:00 The Importance of STEM Education 13:00 Promoting Diversity in STEM 18:00 Approaches to STEM Education in Different Countries 23:00 Goals of Robo Wunderkind 28:00 Success Stories and Impact 33:00 Best Piece of Advice 35:00 Raving about Something Awesome 41:00 Conclusion …
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ACCESS THE SHOW All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Takeaways AI has the potential to bring important topics to the forefront of education, such as ethics, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Educators play a crucial role in guiding students in the ethical and responsible use of AI. AI can be leveraged to ad…
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Takeaways Stories are a powerful way to make sense of the world and navigate chaos. Self-reflection is essential for personal and professional growth. Taking action and building habits are key to achieving goals. Overcoming perfectionism and embracing imperfection is crucial for progress. Martyrdom and neglecting self-care can hinder personal and p…
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In this episode, I speak with the Jason Gulya who is one of my top voices of AI and education. Note that this was a conversation we had back in November 2023, but due to a computer crash and loss of files it has taken me time to restore and fix all files. I was able to save this file thank goodness. Here is his bio so you can learn more about him I…
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Introducing 'Chaos Sparks' - A New Episode Style on 'Living on the Edge of Chaos' Welcome to a fresh and exciting new experiment in my podcast journey I am calling 'Chaos Sparks'. In these shorter format episodes, I am switching gears from my usual structure where I bring in incredible thought provokers and instead will bring you short, solo segmen…
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In this episode we explore the difference between just intonation and equal temperament, and take a field trip to learn about an organ with 15 keys per octave (instead of the usual 12), that makes it possible to play purely tuned chords in almost all of the keys. Links: Tuning systems synthesizer: https://utheory.com/experiments/tuning-systems Orga…
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Here is video version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmyaQv2oYKY CHALLENGES & GOALS Challenges such as the rapid evolution of AI and its implications for education, concerns about AI replacing human roles, privacy issues, and ethical considerations. The primary goals identified include helping educators keep pace with these changes, understand t…
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Challenges & Goals Perception is everything. Given our last 10 years with ipads and chromebooks, if people had used ipads, the way they should have been used AI would be non issue in terms of plagiarism, student work and all these other kinds of things. And so it's an issue for us today because we have always latched on to these short term solution…
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Challenges & Goals We discussed several challenges including overcoming fears about AI, navigating rapid technological changes, addressing ethical implications of AI in education, information overload, and teacher burnout. Our goals revolve around helping educators navigate these issues and preparing them for a future where AI plays a significant r…
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LISTEN NOW: Apple Podcast – Find this episode and all the previous episodes on Apple Podcast Spotify – Find this episode and previous episodes of the show on Spotify! YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjfxftzCeTU&feature=youtu.be CHALLENGES & GOALS Dwayne's main challenge revolves around bridging the gap between education and innovation. Hi…
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In this episode, I am so excited to share this conversation with Laura Miller who is an AI Ethicist. An innovative and logical-minded AI and Ethics Specialist with an extensive background in creating ethical AI policies, developing strategies and processes to overcome challenges, and providing practical guidance in fast-paced, high-growth companies…
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Challenges & Goals Trying to generate diverse images using AI tools due to their inherent bias. Her goal is to address these biases within AI systems and society at large. Another challenge revolves around her desire to solve problems using technology. Her goal is to leverage her coding skills and AI to address these issues. Surprising Takeaways Lo…
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LISTEN NOW: Direct Link: Apple Podcast – Find this episode and all the previous episodes on Apple Podcast Spotify – Find this episode and previous episodes of the show on Spotify! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctvkwK2n3Cg Challenges & Goals We discuss the challenges faced by teachers, such as burnout and workload increase without compen…
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In this episode, I am so excited to share this chat with Amanda Bickerstaff who is leading the way in processing AI for Education. Amanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a deep understanding of the challenges an…
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Challenges & Goals Justin's main challenge is navigating the complex intersections of psychology, philosophy, technology, and education to create an effective model for integrating AI into human cognition. His goal is to develop a new paradigm that views humans as cyborgs in the Andy Clark sense - beings whose minds naturally extend into their envi…
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CHALLENGES & GOALS The discussion revolves around the ethical implications of integrating AI into education. Concerns include data privacy, misinformation, digital literacy among students, potential negative impacts on mental health, and the need for educators to understand these technologies better. The goal is to navigate these challenges while m…
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Challenges & Goals Liam's challenge is to enhance engagement and discovery in education through innovative methods like LEGO Serious Play. His goal is to make learning more accessible and engaging by leveraging play and creativity. The educator aims to constantly innovate their teaching methods, inspire creative thinking, develop a growth mindset a…
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In this episode, I learn so much from Nisha Talagala. Nisha Talagala is the CEO and founder of AIClub.World (https://corp.aiclub.world) which brings AI Literacy to K-12 students, professionals, and other individuals worldwide. Nisha has significant experience in introducing technologies like Artificial Intelligence to new learners from students to …
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Challenges & Goals One of the main challenge lies in overcoming educators' fear and resistance towards Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her goal is to demonstrate how AI can save time and enhance teaching processes, shifting the focus from end products to assessing learning processes. Surprising Takeaways While not a surprise per so, but the idea on h…
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CHALLENGES & GOALS: In this episode John shares insights on how design thinking can help leaders create positive change within their organizations and foster a sense of belonging among staff and students. Additionally, the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT into education and potential ethical concerns are discussed. Key Points Design thinking pr…
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Challenges & Goals: Mia's main challenges include helping people move from learning to application, encouraging participants to envision small steps towards their goals, developing a positive emotional attachment to the process, and facilitating change in resistant individuals or groups. She also focuses on ensuring clear communication, respecting …
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Stefan recently co-edited a 650 page volume featuring 32 authors with expertise in education, technology and the law on the impact of generative ai and education and has run many webinars and classes teaching students and teachers about generative artificial intelligence tools. He is also experienced Debate Coach and nonprofit leader with a demonst…
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As you listen, I have three listener challenges for you to consider participating in for ongoing engagement. Listener Challenge 1: "Empowering Learners" Based on Sarah's insights, how can you apply her approach to empower learners in your own setting? Whether you're a teacher, a manager, or a parent, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Share your stra…
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Topics: Who is Andrea Stewart? What is her origin story? What is Learning Couture and why is this work important? What is deeper learning and why it's so important for teachers and students to tackle real-world situations? How can creating a Profile of a Graduate help schools and districts set the stage for deeper learning? How is a profile or port…
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Introduction: Embrace the challenges and goals of rethinking education and fostering critical thinking. Explore the importance of moving beyond traditional differentiation and personalized learning. Challenges: Moving beyond traditional differentiation and personalized learning. Fostering authentic connections and curiosity in learners. Balancing v…
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Show Notes: 🌿 Introduction: Meet Steffany Cartellone The woman behind A Snail's Pace blog A devoted mother, nature lover, and experienced educator 🌱 Steffany's Origin Story From the tranquil waters of Deer Lake, Minnesota to the classrooms of North Carolina, Texas, Iowa, and Maryland How teaching a high ropes course in the mountains led to her A-HA…
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Show Notes: Introduction: Who is Carol Hill? Carol's origin story and journey to LEGO Education Global insights that led to success Identifying a problem before falling in love with a solution The meaning of being agile Developing an agile, growth mindset in colleagues and students Building psychological safety and promoting a nimble approach Carol…
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TOPICS WE EXPLORE(giving tiny tidbit for inquiry in your behalf:) Who is Josh Reppun? His origin story from Hawaii to being a chef, hotel manager, then into education. What have been so of the impacts of MLTS as a springboard to create change in education over the years? What are the commonalities that Josh has been able to gather from all the pers…
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TOPICS WE EXPLORE(giving tiny tidbit for inquiry in your behalf:) In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the world of education and technology with renowned expert, Gary Stager. Join us as we explore: The journey and accomplishments of Gary Stager The concept of "computing" as an action, shaping how we perceive technology The thought-provo…
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TOPICS WE EXPLORE Who is Leon Furze? Why did Leon go into a Ph.D in artificial intelligence prior to ChatGPT blowing up? How does Leon help educators working through the process of how AI can benefit the classroom? Why is the conversation on cheating is a distraction to the bigger issues to tackle? The big topic of ethics and AI How do we tackle th…
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TOPICS WE EXPLORE Note to listener: we recorded this episode mid February of 2023 prior to all the updates with ChatGPT 4 and more. Just providing context Who is Peter Pappas? Setting the stage with his teaching style and how it came to be by thinking about how to teach like an art teacher How has Peter navigated AI in the landscape of education? H…
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TOPICS WE EXPLORE Who is Rafranz Davis? What is her origin story from education to her new job? How do we work to increase the opportunities to have someone take notice of us to make a difference? What are some of the parallels and areas of focus we need to continue in education based on her experience working in education, her life experience, and…
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In this episode, Greg Ristow and David Newman talk about the value and role of intervallic ear training, why it's time to move beyond Here comes the bride, and ways of teaching intervallic hearing that build fundamental skills for sight singing and dictation. Links: Karpinski, Gary. "A Cognitive Basis for Choosing a Solmization System," Music Theor…
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TOPICS WE EXPLORE Who is Dan Fitzpatrick? What do we need to think about AI differently than just the latest shiny object? How do we consider accessibility and equity with devices, access, and teaching of skills? How do we go back to rethinking our media and digital skills? How do we stop and pause to consider ethics to these tools? How do we strik…
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David Newman and Greg Ristow chat about four ways to teach intervals in music theory, as well as how to overcome some of the challenges of teaching intervals. Transcript [music] 0:00:20.8 Greg Ristow: Welcome to Notes from the Staff, a podcast from the Creators of uTheory, where we dive into conversations about music theory, ear training, and music…
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TOPICS WE EXPLORE Who is Zoe Weil? What is her origin story that has brought her to this place of being so passionate about humane work? What is a solutionary? What are ways to create opportunities for students to be solutionaries despite the barriers of the K-12 education system? What is the difference between a problem solver vs. solutionary? To …
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TOPICS WE EXPLORE Who is Jenahlee Chamberlain? What is her origin story to find herself in her current role? How does she process all the resources and materials to determine a clean concise flow for teaching and learning? How to organize vertically K-12 and ensuring equity and access to be able to use lessons no matter the school? YOUR CHALLENGE S…
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