The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
“There is a huge difference between being valued and feeling valued - and one is more important than the other.” This opening quote from George Couros sums up the conversation with Dr. LaQuinta Outlaw. Dr. Outlaw shares a #teacherthings moment that made her want to be part of her current district because she felt that she mattered. Dr. Outlaw also shares an amazing strategy of carrying a book around and tells why she does this and how it builds relationships! Dr. Outlaw also takes some time to reflect on what she is proud of this school year and how she acknowledges the struggles of her staff. Hear all of this and how Dr. Outlaw takes a moment to “turn the podcast mic” and ask Couros a question about what he would do as a school leader at this time. Couros and Dr. Outlaw also spend the last few minutes of the podcast giving suggestions to Kallea, Couros’ 4-year-old daughter!
Links:
UCLA Head-Up GIF - https://media.giphy.com/media/VFB3CJM2dBAk3WTqCH/giphy.mp4
Allyson Apsey One Question Survey - https://allysonapsey.com/2020/03/15/covid-19-edition-of-the-monday-morning-staff-check-in/
Todd Whitaker - http://www.toddwhitaker.com/cms/uploads/Motivating_Teachers_During_Difficult_Times.pdf
Innovate Inside the Box - https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127
Dr. Outlaw Twitter - https://twitter.com/drloutlaw?lang=en
Quotes:
"When people feel heard, they actually contribute more to the culture and the environment because they then are empowered..."
"I try to amplify the voices of the quietest person in the room."
"...the culture was one where when someone walked through that front door that they felt that they were already home, that were already a part of something, and that they mattered."
"The tough times are where you have the opportunity to build relationships more simply by acknowledging and helping to support...give whatever it is that is needed at the time."
"...tell me where you are and let's get you to where you need to be."
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Dr. Julie Warner comes to the podcast with some amazing answers to the following questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?
Hear how Dr. Warner shares her insights in this energetic conversation!
Links:
Failure Before Success: Teachers Describe What They Learned from Mistakes - https://www.amazon.com/Failure-Before-Success-Teachers-Describe/dp/1475857489/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=failure+before+success+julie+warner&qid=1622316436&s=books&sr=1-1
Dr. Julie Warner Twitter - https://twitter.com/newliteracy/media?lang=en
Dr. Julie Warner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_jules_m_w/
Dr. Julie Warner Website - https://www.juliemwarner.com/
Quotes:
"Have boundaries...you do not have to say yes to all this stuff..."
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
UDL and Blended Learning Book by Dr. Catlin Tucker and Dr. Katie Novak - https://www.amazon.com/UDL-Blended-Learning-Thriving-Landscapes/dp/1948334313/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=udl+and+blended+learning&qid=1622573227&sr=8-1
Innovate Inside the Box on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127
Dean Shareski Blog Post - http://ideasandthoughts.org/2021/03/21/things-will-be-better-when/
Dr. Catlin Tucker Twitter - https://twitter.com/Catlin_Tucker?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Dr. Katie Novak Twitter - https://twitter.com/katienovakudl?lang=en
Dr. Catlin Tucker Website - https://catlintucker.com/
Dr. Katie Novak Website - https://www.novakeducation.com/
e-hallpass (episode sponsor) - https://eduspiresolutions.org/e-hallpass/ and https://www.e-hallpass.com/glogin
Quotes:
“UDL is very much about co-creating learning for students…” - Dr. Katie Novak
“We need to have a skill-set that allows us to do what humans do best - connect with kids, allow students to become more innovative in learning...but also, how do we do this more efficiently using technology in the best possible ways?” - Dr. Katie Novak
“Wouldn’t it be nice if (teachers) had frameworks that will be helpful for the life of their career and also frameworks that help them to navigate what is an evolving educational landscape…” - Dr. Catlin Tucker describing the new book, UDL and Blended Learning
“If we want to meet the needs of all learners, we need to leverage instructional design that is not only flexible enough to give students what they need but flexible enough to give us time with students in small groups…” - Dr. Katie Novak
“It is not about all kids getting to the same space, but really recognizing their strengths, recognizing things they are doing well.” - George Couros
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during #TheInnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month’s highlights, you will hear some great insights from Yasmeen Robbins, Deidre Roemer, Mike Mohammad, Livia Chan, and Ellen Linnihan! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below. As a bonus, watch on YouTube for a chance to win a signed copy of The Innovator’s Mindset!
Timecodes:
2:35 Intro Music
2:43 Yasmeen Robbins
6:36 Deidre Roemer
9:06 Mike Mohammad
11:44 Livia Chan
12:29 Ellen Linnihan
13:40 Closing
Yasmeen Robbins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGFY7wbRJ9s
It is so important to lead with questions - this idea shared by Yasmeen Robbins is a powerful one as she reminds us to see the human side of someone else and reveal our own human side.
Deidre Roemer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQy-la_05_A
When we recognize the strengths and interests of our learners and provide supported opportunities for them to explore their interests, we can help them develop the follow-through and the skills to be successful in a way that is meaningful to them. In this clip, Deidre explains how the work she is doing in her school district is giving these opportunities and more to their learners!
Mike Mohammad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWDIL3xCGCU
Mike Mohammad explains the importance of follow-ups and how conversations and growth can occur through these powerful reflections. Having conversations can help us reflect and become better at what we do because we are tapping into others.
Livia Chan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2rpPzMkNwE
Livia Chan shares the impact that social media platforms can have on how we learn and how we connect!
Ellen Linnihan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHqw5IS-3Vc
Ellen Linnihan shares a strategy that she has used where students who turn in work on time can make corrections based on feedback and the grade will be updated accordingly. Share her reflection on this strategy and how her learners reflected on this opportunity.
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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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Evan Whitehead shares some incredibly powerful thoughts about social emotional learning, supporting our learners, how leaders can recognize the need of those they serve, and how we address learning loss as educators. As one of the authors featured in the upcoming book, Because of a Teacher, Whitehead shares some of his own vulnerabilities and ways to create an environment that is conducive to success. Hear all this and more as Whitehead answers these three questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?
Links:
Evan Whitehead Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvanWhitehead00?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Quotes:
"You don't have to feel guilty if you say no...you have a job to do..." Evan Whitehead
"We have to know that we have to take care of ourselves because, at the end of the day, that is all that we have." Evan Whitehead
"As leaders, are we telling the people that we serve, that we supervise to slow down..." Evan Whitehead
"When you take care of people, stuff will get done, but if you focus too much on the stuff, you will lose people." George Couros
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
Ellen Linnihan starts off this podcast with an amazing reminder about the impact of reading to your students. Couros and Linnihan continue the conversation with strategies to help learners reading works that they are personally interested in. Linnihan shares a great way to get learners out of the “zone of ‘I just go along with what everybody else is saying.’” Linnihan also shares more about her book, Capturing the Classroom with Video, and how it is more of a “why to” as opposed to a “how-to” where she shares ideas for being more engaged with learners and how video can give us the time to do that! Couros and Linnihan close out the podcast with their reflections on the book publishing process.
Links:
Ellen Linnihan Twitter - https://twitter.com/ellenlinnihan?lang=en
Ellen Linnihan Instagram - instagram.com/ellenlinni/?hl=en
Capturing the Classroom with Video (book on Amazon - available July of 2021) - https://www.amazon.com/Capturing-Classroom-Creating-Students-Anytime/dp/1952812054/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1618168129&refinements=p_27%3AEllen+Linnihan&s=books&sr=1-2
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Dr. LaQuinta Outlaw and George Couros have an energetic conversation about these three questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?
Dr. Outlaw shares an inspiring story about the superintendent who had an amazing impact on her and took the time to mentor her. Hear this story, the story about how Dr. Outlaw's former math teacher took the time to support her learning, and what advice Dr. Outlaw would have appreciated earlier on in her career in this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire!
Links:
LLA Link - http://learningandleading.com/
Dr. Outlaw Twitter - https://twitter.com/drloutlaw?lang=en
Quotes:
"What I am seeking is to be better tomorrow than I am today."
"Hold to what your heart feels is the right thing to do."
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
Mike Mohammad and George Couros start off this podcast with a conversation about how they first connected through the IMMOOC (Innovator’s Mindset Massive Open Online Course - linked below)! The two quickly connect over their experiences and childhood - both having grown up with immigrant parents. Hear Mohammad’s answer to Couros’ question: what do you do when you have a student who just struggles? Couros and Mohammad have a powerful conversation about the purpose of keynote sessions and Mohammad shares some of his learning and experience from planning an EdCamp!
Links:
First IMMOOC (Innovator’s Mindset Massive Open Online Course) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-innovators-mindset-the-podcast/id1155968930?i=1000375453425
Last IMMOOC Episode from 10/22/2016 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-innovators-mindset-the-podcast/id1155968930?i=1000377003063
Mike Mohammad Twitter - https://twitter.com/mo_physics?lang=en
Mike Mohammad Blog - http://mophysicsmoproblems.blogspot.com/
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Deidre Roemer shares a bit of the story that she tells in detail in the upcoming book with the working title, “Because of a Teacher, Stories of the Past to Inspire the Future of Education.” Roemer shares a summarized version of the full story in this podcast as she reflects on her teaching career and the lessons she has learned. Roemer tells more about what makes an administrator stand out and how they are learner-centered and let the students take the lead. Roemer shares some of the strategies that she has seen schools use to help learners better understand what options they have. Hear all this and more as Couros and Roemer discuss the following questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?
Links:
Deidre Roemer Twitter - https://twitter.com/deidre_roemer?lang=en
Deidre Roemer Blog - https://leveragepoints.home.blog/
Quotes:
"We want to make sure everybody has the opportunity to figure out what their place is going to be." DR
"Not all people have the same strengths, but all people have strengths." DR & GC
"What is your experience like? Tell me why you are here. How can I make what is happening for you today the best experience it can be." DR from Her Dad
"How do you show up for people and give what you can and hold your own self accountable for doing that really well." DR
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
A fun and energetic episode with Yasmeen Robbins and George Couros! Right away, the “best friendship” between the two is clear as Robbins reminds us, “You have got to show people that you are human." Robbins reflects on a very real conversation that she had with a parent where she had to take a step back and “lead with questions.” Robbins has so many great strategies and reminders that allow us to reveal our human side and show our understanding and appreciation of others. Hear more about how Robbins is building an app that will connect school administrators and provide the North Carolina school system with a tool to connect administrators. Watch or listen to the end to hear a brief and energetic conversation about Couros’ and Robbins’ shared love of shoes!
Links:
Covey Habit 5 - https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/habit-5/
Yasmeen Robbins Linked-in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmeen-robbins-b7777a79
Re-Brand NC Education - https://www.rebrandnced.com/about-rbnced
Yameen Robbins Twitter - https://twitter.com/robbinseducates
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/