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S:1 Habits #30 The Tech Rabbi - Michael Cohen - Cultivating Creativity and Innovation Aug 21, 2017

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In this episode, we talk with The Tech Rabbi: Michael Cohen. Michael is a designer and technologist turned educator. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Trainer who advocates, speaks, writes, and facilitates workshops on creativity and innovation. He works with schools on a local and national level to help them develop a creative mindset to influence and empower individuals in becoming confident and passionate problem solvers. You can hear Michael's story of creativity and innovation through social media, and conferences such as Apple Education Events, EdTechTeacher Summits, iPadpalooza, ISTE, and SXSWEdu. He holds a Master of Science Education (Educational Technology) from California State University-Fullerton and a Bachelors of Fine Art (Printmaking and Design) from California State University-Long Beach. The Tech Rabbi is not just a brand, but a real thing. He is, in fact, a real Rabbi. Show Notes

Michael did not like school
Did not enjoy school
The moment Michael decided he wanted to be a teacher
What a classroom should look like with 1:1
How to get more organized chaos in the classroom
How to be inspired by people that are doing amazing things, and cultivating creativity from work that has existed before.
F.A.I.L.U.R.E. ⎮First Attempt in Learning (Unless Reflection Exists) ⎮
Empathy the ability to understand and share the abilities of another

⏤It needs to be a huge force in education (differentiation and collaboration needs to be rooted in empathy in order to be successful)

Processing reflection
What was the challenge presented?
I will try and find somebody that's already done it
Mentorships (education, business, spiritual, parenting)
The secret to a happy marriage?

"My wife is my better half, my number one fan, the number one committed to making me the best person I am, being open to the belief that the partner is going to make the other better." ⏤Michael Cohen

Habits or routines to add and subtract
Where is education? And where is it going?
"Education needs to be about creating people that are unstoppable learners."
Morning Routines
Impactful books

Books mentioned on the show Bible The Tanya (Guidebook on how you should view your life and striving for you to love everyone like you love yourself) Dr. Tina Seelig "What I Wish I Knew When I was 20" Gary Vaynerchuck "The Thank You Economy" & "Jab Jab Jab Right Hook" Seth Godin "Linchpin" Dale Carnegie "How to Win Friends and Influence People" Napoleon Hill "Think and Grow Rich" "The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow your passion" by Elle Luna Podcasts mentioned in the show Talks with Teachers with Brian Sztabnik Startedup Podcast with Don Wettrick Edtech Podcast with Sophie Bailey Tim Ferriss Show with Tim Ferriss Gary Vee Audio Experience with Gary Vaynerchuk Places to find Glenda http://thetechrabbi.com/ Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque) Artist: Grapes Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven't done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

Monday Meditations #6 You're Future Self Will Be Proud Aug 14, 2017

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"A year from now you may wish you started today." Karen Lamb

Thanks for listening, and happy Monday!

S:1 Habits #29 - Feedback from Students with the Hacking Engagement Podcast Aug 14, 2017

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Show Notes jamesalansturtevant.com Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque) Artist: Grapes Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven't done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

Monday Meditations #5 - Goals Aug 07, 2017

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We all have goals in one form or another, and some come to fruition and others die quickly. I'm talking about the big lofty goals because many times we want them to happen tomorrow, but what about the lightweight goals underneath the heavier ones. Are those most important?

Monday Meditations #4 - Overcoming Laziness Jul 31, 2017

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In this addition to Monday Meditations, and this quick audio essay is based on the quote by the Roman Poet: Horace "That destructive siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided."

S:1 Habits #28 Lessons from a Master Teacher with Glenda Funk Jul 31, 2017

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On today's episode, we have an English Teacher of thirty-six years - Glenda Funk is an evolving teacher going into her thirty-seventh year as a teacher. She is nationally board certified, has a blog called Evolving English teacher, and created 113 lesson plans and 14 units on the Better Lesson Series website which gets 500 downloads a week. She graduated from SW Baptist University with a degree in Speech Education and a Masters in English from Idaho State University. In this episode we learn about the balance she's adopted in her work and life, her blog, and the declining retention rate of teachers staying in the profession as well as entering it. Show Notes

This or That
Moment Glenda decided to be a teacher
Failures in life and the classroom
A classroom overwhelming moment
Learning from divorce
Evolving English Teacher
Seth Godin
Why start a blog
- Glenda's writing process
- "How important it is to be consistent"
- Keeping notes in phone with blog ideas
- Writing about what she reads

Teacher retention
Scariest thing at the Ozarks
Expert in the classroom
How to organize thoughts with mentor texts
Better Lesson series
- 113 Lesson Plans & 14 Units (Common Core Aligned)
What do you wish you were better at?
Voice commenting with Google Classroom
Poll Everywhere
Who comes to mind when you think of the word successful?
Creating balance in teaching
Meditation apps
- Insight Timer
Theme Music
If she could spend time with any author

Books mentioned on the show "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert Better Lesson series "Spark" by John Ratey "Readicide" by Kelly Gallagher "The Art of Slow Reading" by Thomas Newkirk "Minds Made for Stories" by Thomas Newkirk "Make it Stick" by Peter Brown "Deep Work" by Cal Newport "Debunk it" by John Grant "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead Links mentioned in the show Better Living Through Beowulf Blog Better Lesson series https://www.polleverywhere.com/ Talks with Teachers with Brian Sztabnik You Are Not So Smart Podcast Places to find Glenda Her Blog Her Twitter Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque) Artist: Grapes Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven't done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

Monday Meditations #3 - Weekly Challenge Reach Out Jul 24, 2017

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Weekly Challenge: I challenge you listening to reach out to a friend you haven't seen in a while and ask them to join you in an activity. See if they want to go to a movie, bowling, out for drinks, a walk, hike, or maybe even a yoga class. Sometimes, our comfort zones keep us from reaching out and showing we care. This is a simple challenge that we can all accomplish. Who is your reach going to?

Educator and Historian George Burton Adams is known for saying:

"There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success."

Happy Monday!

S:1 Habits #27 How to Self-Publish a Book with Win Kelly Charles Jul 24, 2017

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On today's episode we have author, teacher, podcaster, and triathlete - and did I mention she has Cerebral Palsy-CP for short. She just turned thirty and the sky is the limit for this expert on everything CP. In this episode, we discuss self-publishing a book, the triathlon in Hawaii she attempted, and her podcast "Butterflies of Wisdom" which I was a guest on her show. We learn a lot about how a disability can't stop you from accomplishing your dreams. Show Notes

What is cerebral palsy?
How cerebral palsy limits daily tasks in her life.
Profpofol limited her ability to walk and is the drug that killed Michael Jackson
Music Teacher and Transitions
Butterflies of Wisdom Podcast
Author of "I, Win: Hope and Life - My Journal of a Disables Woman Living in a Non-Disabled World"
'Win's Women of Wisdom' Podcast
Habit that Win wishes she could bring down
Two reasons Win wrote a book
Win has written not one but eight books
How to self-publish a book with createspace
Kona Iron Man
Team Hoyt
http://www.teamhoyt.com/
bridgingbionics.org
What Win wishes she was better at
Favorite purchase under $100
Book/Books to gift to someone
Favorite quote
Theme Music

Links mentioned on the show Libsyn Google Docs "Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson Always a Lesson Podcast Dreams and Drive Podcast Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Places to find Win Butterflies of Wisdom Website Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque) Artist: Grapes Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven't done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

S:1 Habits #26 Monday Meditations #2 - Journal for Health Jul 17, 2017

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If you are like me you love to collect journals with the hope of filling them up, and then months go by and nothing. I always have these grand ideas of "I'm going to journal today!" I get pumped and at night I write my thoughts - maybe even the next day I write something down and like any new skill, the excitement slowly fizzles and the journals start collecting dust. I have a nice collection of journals. There are numerous amounts of health benefits to journaling, and here are some blog posts I have found to be helpful plus this helps me to justify having so many blank journals. https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-health-benefits-of-journaling/ https://penzu.com/journaling-benefits https://confinedtosuccess.com/benefits-of-journaling-for-mental-health/ Last year I found a journal I can actually fill in. I fill in this journal every morning and most nights, but it's not the type of journaling you are thinking. It's called the Five-Minute Journal, it's a beautifully designed hard back journal that focuses on being grateful for the day. It's more or less fill in the blank, and its mission - to take five minutes to fill it out. It comes with a daily quote and a weekly challenge. I love it, and I will continue to fill it. So, that is where I started, and lately, I began having a 'Google Doc' practice. I made a 'Google Doc' and put the date, and then I googled two-minute timer, and I have two minutes to type my thoughts, feelings, or whatever is on my mind. At first, I began with one minute, but have gradually added more time. It's a practice I get excited for, and many of the health benefits are happening from it, such as:

solving problems
stimulating ideas
resolving feelings
building self-esteem
developing a positive daily practice

We can all do two minutes a day. Action Steps Begin this week by just thinking about this positive practice

Get your favorite empty journal (if you need one I've got plenty) -OR- create a Google Doc and title it
Put the day's date
Find a timer and put it on one minute
Start writing - no judgments/critiques and no worries about spelling or punctuation, just write...
If you are having trouble - start writing or typing about how you have nothing to say
Sometimes I think of topics before I began to help the flow...

S:1 Habits #25 How to be a Voice-Over Actor with Sean Carney Jul 13, 2017

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On today's episode, we have Sean Carney, and this episode is a little different from previous shows because Sean isn't a teacher in the traditional sense. He will be teaching us some things today about his profession. so think of it as a guest speaker to the classroom. A few years back, I taught a 7th grade ELA class and I had a quiet student named Logan, but Logan had a talent. He had the deepest voice I've ever heard from a 7th grader. Lets just say I would have enjoyed listening to him read Apple's Terms & Conditions pages we all love to NOT read. Sean is a voice actor, who recently graduated from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY and received his degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, with a Minor in Communication Studies focused on public speaking. He was looking to pay for expenses at college his freshman year in 2013 and heard about an online platform called Fiverr - and after about a year he committed to it full time. He is now the top rated voice-over actor on that site, and in the last four years has completed well over four-thousand gigs. Sean drops everything you need to know to get into the voice over business. We discuss actions you can take today, tools and resources for those aspiring to be in his industry, teachers that influenced his success, and even what microphone to use.

Show Notes

Professional Voice Actor and why he does it
Signing up for freelance websites his freshman year
Fiverr.com
What does voice-over mean?
School makes an impact in Sean's life
Teachers that made an impact
- Christopher Wheatley (Radio Program at Ithaca College)
- Sally Vartuli - Media Production Teacher
The 3 things Sean would teach on how to get into voice acting
Tools to use in order to produce a Demo
The 3 actions steps you could take today
David Caplan

"Admire people who are better than you and you'll better yourself because there is going to be somebody looking up to you." Sean Carney

3 habits that help Sean succeed in business
1. Be ready to work all hours and 7 days a week
2. Make every customer VIP
3. Learn new skills to offer
Pronouncing words like 'While' are not as easy as it looks
Scariest thing Sean has done
Best purchase under $100
Theme Music

Voice-Over Links mentioned in the show Fiverr Voices Voices123 Audio Software mentioned in the show Audacity Garageband Adobe Audition Pro Tools Microphones-Mixing Boards mentioned in the show AT 2035 XLR AT 2020 Peavey 6 Mixing Board Focusrite - Scarlett 2i2 Where to find Sean Sean's Website Sean's Twitter Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque) Artist: Grapes Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven't done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

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