The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Bob Curley joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! During this episode, Curley reflects on his previous educators, and administrators, and considers the advice he would have appreciated earlier in his academic career. Check out this episode for Curley’s answers to these questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What is your hope for your first year of teaching?
Quotes:
“Put the students in the center of critical thinking and problem-solving.” - Bob Curley
Links:
Bob Curley LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-curley-098779264
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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Kelly Croy, the author of the new book, Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Croy shares some great thoughts about what innovation means to him and how his current role and work with podcasting is benefitting his district as a whole. Be sure to share your takeaways from this episode in the comments!
Quotes:
“No matter where I was, I was looking around for ideas I could bring back to my school.” - Kelly Croy
“Technology should be woven and embedded in everything…a lot of innovation isn’t
technology, it is systems, a way of thinking…” - Kelly Croy
Links:
What Everyone Needs to Know About Bullying (Blog Post) - https://kellycroy.com/what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-bullying/
Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DV5G1X1/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=kelcro-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08DV5G1X1&linkId=76deb7994b90440c371c9d95590353d9
Wired Educator Podcast - https://wirededucator.com/podcast/
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/David-Goliath-Underdogs-Misfits-Battling/dp/0316204374
Kelly Croy Twitter - https://twitter.com/kellycroy
Kelly Croy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycroy/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Alana Winnick joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Winnick shares an inspiring story about her fifth-grade teacher who taught her about human connections and human relationships. Ultimately this teacher helped Winnick learn how to use her time in ways that empowered her. Winnick also reflects on a former administrator who inspired her and shares some great advice she would have appreciated during her first year of teaching. Check out this complete episode to hear how Winnick answers these questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What is your hope for your first year of teaching?
Quotes:
“Reflect on what is important and what isn’t.” - Alana Winnick’s advice to her first-year teacher self
Links:
Alana Winnick Website - https://sites.google.com/view/alana-winnick/home?authuser=0
Alana Winnick X - https://twitter.com/AlanaWinnick
Alana Winnick LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-winnick-97322a131/
The Generative Age (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Generative-Age-Artificial-Intelligence-Education/dp/B0CD9BLCKN
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
George Couros welcomes Alana Winnick to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast. Winnick, the author of the book, The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education, shares great thoughts about the use of artificial intelligence. Her views on realistic ways to incorporate AI into classrooms help to push student’s learning while giving them opportunities to maintain their own sense of self through their work and academic learning. Check out this full episode to hear Winnick's ideas for helping us keep our own humanness while also utilizing AI to our advantage.
Quotes:
“Assess the learning process, not the product.” - Alana Winnick
“If you are Assessing the end product, AI could do that…If you are guiding them through the learning process...you are watching the learning.” - Alana Winnick
Links:
Alana Winnick Website - https://sites.google.com/view/alana-winnick/home?authuser=0
Alana Winnick X - https://twitter.com/AlanaWinnick
Alana Winnick LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-winnick-97322a131/
The Generative Age (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Generative-Age-Artificial-Intelligence-Education/dp/B0CD9BLCKN
ChatGPT, AI, and Our Continued Focus on What Makes Us Human (Blog Post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/14143
The Two Sigma Problem - https://web.mit.edu/5.95/readings/bloom-two-sigma.pdf & https://mytutorsource.com/blog/blooms-2-sigma-problem/
Sal Khan TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/sal_khan_how_ai_could_save_not_destroy_education?language=en
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
In this very special episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Meghan Lawson reads excerpts from the introduction to her new book, Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact!
Quotes:
“It's not about knowing all the answers. It's about being brave enough to start a conversation that matters.” - Meghan Lawson
Links:
Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334682?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334682&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Meghan Lawson Blog - https://meghanlawson.com/
Meghan Lawson Instagram - https://meghanlawson.com/
Meghan Lawson X - https://twitter.com/Meghan_Lawson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
George Couros opens this episode with a reflection on an educator who inspired him by teaching him that he was a bigger part of the entire school picture. Couros’ story reminds us that bringing in others who have an area of expertise and actively applying their ideas can be incredibly empowering. When people see themselves as part of something bigger, they have ownership. Dr. Steven Weber, currently the vice president in Arkansas, has some amazing ideas about collective commitments. The two also talk about Dr. Weber’s hopes from Couros’ keynote coming up in June of 2024.
Quotes:
“If there is a collective commitment, then everybody on the team is more locked into committing to that behavior.” - Dr. Steven Weber
“I would have more focus groups with assistant principals..We can learn a lot from the perspective of assistant principals.” - Dr. Steven Weber
Links:
Dr. Steven Weber Twitter - https://twitter.com/curriculumblog
Dr. Steven Weber LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-weber-893113182/
Buy-In vs Collective Commitments (article) - https://teachbetter.com/blog/buy-in-vs-collective-commitments/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Dr. Steven Weber joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with George Couros! While Couros was tempted to turn this into a sports talk episode after Dr. Weber’s story about an educator who inspired him, the two discussed some great advice Dr. Weber learned from the educators in his life. Watch or listen to this complete episode to hear how Dr. Weber answers these questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What is your hope for your first year of teaching?
Quotes:
“I wasn‘t that into reading the books that were assigned...and now I love to read because (my teacher) didn't give me the book that everyone in the class was reading.” - Dr. Steven Weber
Links:
Dr. Steven Weber Twitter - https://twitter.com/curriculumblog
Dr. Steven Weber LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-weber-893113182/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on how he has gotten his health in check. His realization of how the phone can suck him in and prevent him from getting to his workout has helped him create better morning routines. This episode with Dr. Tim Schigur and Ryan Ruggles, who have a new book out, Successful Middle School Instructional Technology, shares powerful strategies for utilizing technology in meaningful ways.
Quotes:
“Technology can keep kids connected to school.” - Ryan Ruggles
“When we talk about digital wellness, it is about working with students to help them understand the benefits of technology.” - Dr. Tim Schigur
Links:
Successful Middle School Instructional Technology (Book): https://my.amle.org/Shop/Store/Product-Details?productid=%7B667E6CC2-C3C0-4DAB-9FF7-FFBCDF8D65CE%7D
Dr. Tim Schigur Twitter: https://twitter.com/superintimdent
Dr. Tim Schigur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-timothy-schigur-5428b466/
Ryan Ruggles Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadlearntravel?lang=en
Ryan Ruggles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ruggles-22245278/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Dr. Tim Schigur and Ryan Ruggles join this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with George Couros! Together, the three talk about the newly released book authored by Dr. Schigur and Ruggles, Successful Middle School Instructional Technology. Dr. Schigur and Ruggles share their responses to these questions while reflecting back on the educators who inspired them:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What is your hope for your first year of teaching?
Quotes:
“It is really about the relationships you have with the students…get the connection.” - Dr. Tim Schigur
Links:
Successful Middle School Instructional Technology (Book): https://my.amle.org/Shop/Store/Product-Details?productid=%7B667E6CC2-C3C0-4DAB-9FF7-FFBCDF8D65CE%7D
Dr. Tim Schigur Twitter: https://twitter.com/superintimdent
Dr. Tim Schigur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-timothy-schigur-5428b466/
Ryan Ruggles Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadlearntravel?lang=en
Ryan Ruggles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ruggles-22245278/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
This week, George Couros reminds viewers and listeners to connect with the guests. Too often, we hear great ideas from others and assume everyone is telling them how great those ideas are. This message doesn’t always get to the people who need to hear it. It never hurts to hear and share more gratitude! In this introduction, Couros shares his reflection on a book by Robert Sutton and reflects on how those ideas connect with some of the thoughts shared by the October guests. As Couros encourages everyone to do, be sure to share with those who you are grateful for and share what you appreciate about them!
Description & Time Codes:
0:00 Intro with George Couros
4:28 Intro Music
4:37 Eric Sheninger
6:58 Andrew Marotta
10:25 Dr. Renee Nugent
15:5 Dr. Tom Toohey
20:01 George Couros
Eric Sheninger: Focus on What You Do Well First!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwF6GG2vVUA
Eric Sheninger shares how great leaders have the greatest impact in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Eric Sheninger: Focus on What You Do Well First!
https://ericsheninger.com/
Andrew Marotta: There is No "One" Perfect Strategy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prZAmrA1K9s
Andrew Marotta shares what he attributes the increase in graduation rates to at his district. Be sure to watch the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast for more inspiration from Marotta!
https://andrewmarotta.com/
Dr. Renee Nugent: Superintendents Need to Be in Classrooms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XSrh0SqXZg
In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Dr.Renee Nugent, Nugent shares how she works to know what is happening in the classrooms in her school district.
https://twitter.com/doc_nuge?lang=en
Dr. Tom Toohey: Recognizing the Gifts of Every Child
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihVuwYMZ3bw
In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Dr. Tom Toohey - Recognizing the Gifts of Every Child, George Couros and Dr. Tom Toohey have a conversation about finding the strengths of each child.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-toohey-ed-d-49b718124/
George Couros: Modelling the Process Not Just the Product of Discipline
LINK TBD
In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Modelling the Process Not Just the Product of Discipline, George Couros announces his new book that he is writing with Allyson Apsey! Couros reflects on the questions this book will work to answer and shares a bit more about the collaborative process the two are using to write this book.
https://georgecouros.ca/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/