205: Teaching, Learning, and Living: A Conversation with Lisa Hawker

Youtube Version

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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 of all topics shared and not shared due to time
  • https://1drv.ms/p/s!AqtnAB8NPT2-9HrD7fxxexgmUAV6
• Previous Podcast With Lisa
  • 111: Happiness Advantage Roundtable Discussion Part 1 https://coffeeforthebrain.com/111/
  • 116: Happiness Advantage Roundtable Discussion Part 2 https://coffeeforthebrain.com/116/
• Spotify Daylist is Blowing Up—Too Bad the Creator Was Laid Off
• Tom Petty Greatest Hits
• A Little Bit Of Love by Weezer
• SCARF
• Clear Thinking book
• Mississippi Bend AEA

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Experimental Format
03:17 Lisa's Origin Story
08:55 Something That Sparks Excitement: Human Behavior and Social Constructs
16:27 Object of Meaning: Tom Petty's Greatest Hits Album
23:12 Reflecting on a Recent Shift in Perspective: Co-Regulation
35:17 Something That Sparks Excitement: Weezer's 'A Little Bit of Love'
39:43 Weezer and the Power of Music
40:14 Introduction to SCARF
41:28 The Five Domains of SCARF
42:56 Applying SCARF in Education
44:23 Identifying Threat Responses
45:17 Strategic Responses to Threats
46:16 Complex Change Matrix
47:21 Problem Solving and Solution Focus
50:08 Creating Structures for Productive Conversations
54:51 Best Pieces of Advice

204: Embracing Change: How AI Transforms Traditional Roles and Workflows

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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 can be used as thought partners and co-hosts, enhancing productivity and creativity.
• Incorporating AI in the classroom can provide new opportunities for learning and problem-solving.
• Embracing AI can enhance learning, problem-solving, and productivity, leading to a better future. Curiosity and experimentation are key to discovering the full potential of ChatGPT.
• The art of intelligence involves using personal creativity and making unique connections.
• Asking great questions is crucial for getting useful and usable output from ChatGPT.
• Embrace your unique flavor and don't be discouraged by the idea that everything has already been done.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:58 The Power of Gratitude in AI
06:13 The Origin Story of Grateful AI
09:23 Navigating the Worries and Fears of AI
16:43 Getting Started with AI: Play and Experiment
21:41 Lessons and Workflows from AI Experts
32:20 Using ChatGPT as a Co-Host and Thought Partner
37:04 Incorporating AI in the Classroom
40:27 Embracing AI to Enhance Learning and Problem Solving
46:56 Exploring the Possibilities of ChatGPT
48:21 The Art of Intelligence
49:21 The Importance of Asking Great Questions
50:41 Embrace Your Unique Flavor
52:41 The War of Art
54:02 Connect with Mark Latimer

Resources

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/artofchatgpt/
• https://www.youtube.com/@OpenAiTraining
• https://solopreneuraicoach.com/

203: Readocracy - Redefining Credentials in a Connected World With Mario Vasilescu

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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 different perspectives and ideas is crucial for a healthy democracy and society. Malformation and propaganda can distort the way facts are used and understood.
• The current information infrastructure, driven by the attention economy, shapes behavior and power dynamics in society.
• There is a need to create a new infrastructure that values the quality of attention and knowledge.
• Education should be valued beyond its immediate application in work and school.
• The economic value of intellectual data should be recognized and protected.
• Proof of human knowledge is essential in a world where fabrication and misinformation are prevalent.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:47 The Problems with Credentials, Verifiability, and Status Signaling
14:39 Reflecting on a Recent Shift in Perspective: Democracy through Socrates' Eyes
34:20 Rethinking How We Value Learning
37:34 Creating a New Infrastructure for Society
44:19 The Economic Value of Intellectual Data
48:49 Proof of Human Knowledge
55:06 The Forward from 'Amusing Ourselves to Death'

Resources

• The Readocracy Manifesto
• A humble proposal to turn the internet upside down
• Intros to InfobesityandInformation Wellness
• Browse Mario knowledge profile: www.readocracy.com/mario
• Neil Postman Amusing Ourselves To Death book
• Cal Newport Slow Productivity book

202: Navigating the New Wave: Blended Learning and AI with Dr. Catlin Tucker

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 student agency, are essential for empowering students and creating meaningful learning experiences. AI has the
• potential to bring about much-needed change in education.
• Teachers should consider alternative instructional models to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Resistance to change can hinder progress in education.
• Taking small steps and focusing on one aspect at a time can lead to success.
• Engaging in physical activity can bring joy and help disconnect from work.

Chapters

Introduction and Background
The Importance of Combining AI with Sound Educational Practices
The Problem is How We Use Class Time, Not AI
The Idea for the Book: Shifting Writing into the Classroom
The Importance of Intentional Design and Leveraging AI
The Need to Rethink the Classroom Experience
AI as an Editor of Thinking
The Promise and Misconceptions of AI
The Learnership and Developing Learners
The Need for Effective Instructional Practices
The Need for Change in Education
Barriers to Effective Learning
Teachers' Resistance to Change
The Potential of AI in Education
Reigniting Passion for Teaching
The Best Piece of Advice
Finding Joy in Physical Activity
Connecting with Catlin Tucker

201: Rekindling Joy: A Playful Revolution in Education and Life with Jed Dearybury

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, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Integrating play into education requires a shift in mindset and a willingness to embrace a playful approach to teaching and learning.
• Start small and look for opportunities to infuse play into daily classroom activities, gradually building a culture of playfulness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement
00:55 Jed's Background and Work
03:41 The Importance of Play
06:33 Defining Play and Its Impact on Learning
11:13 The Need for Play in Education
17:00 The Power of Playful Learning Experiences
20:06 Making Playful Learning Accessible
23:21 The Connection Between Play and Innovation
25:23 The Misconception of Play in Education
29:43 Dabbling in Playful Learning
35:10 Play as a Behavior and a Mindset
36:29 Starting Small with Playful Learning
37:10 Creating Playful Interactions in Education
38:12 The Desire to Make Learning Fun
39:12 The Role of Play in the Education System
41:00 Bringing Fun and Playfulness into Learning
44:06 The Power of Making a Mark
45:57 Raving About Jed's Doodles and Stickers
47:26 Connecting with Jed on Instagram

Resources

• Jed main website - https://www.mrdearybury.com/
• Instagram
• Access to his three books
• As he talks about what happens in the brain, it connects with this episode
• What Happened To You by Oprah
• Playful Intelligence
• Peter Gray
• Dr. Stuart Brown