DisruptED Podcast
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWe believe entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking have the ability to disrupt our education system. Our children deserve a system that teaches them value-adding, real-world skills that increase their chances of being successful when they leave it. By sharing inspiring stories and new philosophies we hope to save education from itself.
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The King Brothers - Follow Your Strengths.
February 23, 2018 21:41 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBWhy is it that the most inspiring entrepreneurial stories almost always involve people breaking the norms of education? Danny and Kenny King exemplify this truth and I know you'll love listening to this one. News Flash! Focus on finding your sweet spot. The sweet spot is where what you're good at intersects with what you enjoy doing. I hope education starts to help students find and leverage their sweet spots.
Should We Run School Like A Business?
February 21, 2018 00:06 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBI get asked this question ALL THE TIME!!! Most people ask looking for a fight. If you're closed-minded to successes in other industries you'll miss some great ideas and fall behind....oh wait, that's exactly what education is doing. Take a look at what great businesses do, and take a look at what bad businesses do. Decide which is more like the current state of education.
Treat People Like Learners.
February 19, 2018 16:35 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBThe best leaders do this because they know TELLING people the "correct" answers is not learning. When you create an environment that encourages real learning you are seeking to create future value. This is the only thing we should be focused on in education.
T.K. & Praxis - Focus On Adding Value.
February 15, 2018 18:59 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThe world really only cares about what you can do. The market is the market. If you want to be more successful, focus on adding value to others. T.K., Education Director at Praxis, discusses the reality of education and business today. I know you'll want more information about Praxis so here you go: Praxis: www.discoverpraxis.com T.K. on LinkedIn: https://goo.gl/NqS4SR T.K. on Twitter: @TK_Coleman T.K.'s Blog: https://goo.gl/mF48be
Diane Buzzeo - Make Life A Win, Win.
February 14, 2018 22:19 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBSuccess requires learning. Learning requires vulnerability and humility. How far can you get with those two things? From the Bronx to Iowa to Spicer to Florida. Diane Buzzeo is absolutely amazing and I know you're going to love this one.
KCEO Journey 1.03 - My Girl-E Observations.
February 14, 2018 12:24 - 13 minutes - 19 MBTwo-thirds of our entrepreneurship students are female. Generally, the students that gain the most from our entrepreneurship program are female. Why?! I am NO EXPERT, but in this episode I share my observations and theories about why our girls are killing it in KCEO. Do you have ideas, comments, theories, or access to formal research? Share it PLEASE!
KCEO Journey 1.02 - Problem Finding Vs. Problem Solving.
February 13, 2018 16:08 - 5 minutes - 8.24 MBReal learning is NEVER linear...but school is 100% linear. What happens when young people are thrust into REAL situations that require REAL learning? This is exactly where our current entrepreneurs-to-be are. They know what the end goal is, but we give them no other instructions because there are none. Each business is unique and a world onto itself. I find that our students are expert Problem Finders and TERRIBLE Problem Solvers. In this short talk I explain why I think that is and h...
KCEO Journey 1.01 - Catch - Up.
February 13, 2018 01:42 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBOur 16, 17, and 18 YO's start and run new businesses with the help of our local business leaders. It's crazy cool. I need to do a better job of explaining and documenting this amazing class I get to be a part of. Here is the 'Catch-Up' episode so you can follow along in real time.
DisruptED 19 - Can You 'teach' Entrepreneurship?
February 12, 2018 12:10 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBThis is the question I am asked most. Entrepreneurs feel one way and schools feel another. I hope you enjoy it and if you have an opinion, let us know by leaving a review or comment.
DisruptED 18 - Our 'Why.'
February 11, 2018 16:55 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBI have been asked 'why' in a variety of ways so it's high time to answer. Most educational institutions have no idea why they exist. If they did, they'd act differently. I encourage you to explore, write down, or record your 'Why' regardless of your industry. Chances are you've already done this thanks to the wildly successful (rightfully so) Simon Sinek video. If not, do it now. Simon Sinek TEDtalk: https://goo.gl/xhq4SA
DisruptED 17 - Teaching Education To Network.
February 05, 2018 22:42 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBTeachers do not have professional networks and are never able to do REAL networking. The spreading of ideas is the only way we can hope to save education from itself. The people that will enact the changes are the teachers, but they need the room to network, form ideas, build those ideas, fail, learn and repeat. Administrators, create opportunities and incentives that encourage real collaboration. Teachers, be brave, be humble and you will learn more than you ever thought possible.
DisruptED 16 - Ryan Thielen. Opportunities Are Wherever You Look.
February 04, 2018 22:49 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBAmazing sit down with Ryan Thielen ([email protected]) of PROCORE Technologies. We discuss everything from the role of unions in education to the IPO process. Ryan is one of the most intelligent, honest and practical people I know. He will share tips for improving your company culture and then tell you that "You're full of sh!t!" ten minutes later. We NEED that type of candor in education right now. I'm very excited for you to listen to this one. Ryan Thielen - LinkedIn - https://goo...
DisruptED 15 - Why I Hate Textbooks.
January 30, 2018 21:42 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBSchool districts continue to spend money like it's 1980 and our students cannot afford it any longer. Stop buying textbooks and invest in the #1 variable in determining whether a curriculum is successful or not...the teacher. For 50-60 years there was no other option. Districts bought canned curriculum from publishers. Period. Every teacher in America now has reasonable access to the knowledge, the experience, and the TOOLS to build their own. Set them free to do this and create a cul...
DisruptED 14 - Help Students Embrace The 'Suck.'
January 29, 2018 20:55 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBWe need to help students embrace THE SUCK! The struggle is learning. Too often I hear complaints from employers, teachers, and parents about young people not having the necessary 'soft' skills. These skills CANNOT be TAUGHT. They must be internalized through experiences. Stay out of the way, let them struggle and then help them frame it when they're ready.
DisruptED 13 - Step Into "The Upside - Down" Of Education.
January 24, 2018 23:31 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBStep into the "Upside-Down" of education with us for a bit. Isn't it upside-down that the things that make you successful in traditional education are not what make you successful in the real world? Also, it doesn't matter what organization you are in. If the people at the top believe the people at the bottom exist to make their own jobs easier, the organization is upside-down. You exist at the top to make the jobs of those under you easier. Period. Please leave us a review on iTunes! ...
DisruptED 12 - Digital Citizenship. What should we do?
January 20, 2018 17:46 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBSnapChat, Twitter, and Instagram OH MY! Should schools talk about digital citizenship? The short answer is YES, but the truth is that no school knows exactly what to do. One thing is certain: Schools doing NOTHING is wrong. Andy Regnier (MS Social Studies, [email protected]), Sue Osborne (Tech. Integration, [email protected]), and Rick Ellingworth (Superintendent, [email protected]) join me in discussing these and a few other VERY important iss...
DisruptED 11 - How To Connect Your Students To The Community.
January 19, 2018 04:18 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThe BEST thing you can do for students is to help them see the world. It sounds daunting as the teacher, but it really isn't. Build relationships with your surrounding community members and businesses. In this podcast I explain how to do this effectively. Two quick tips: DO - Make a phone call to your local chamber of commerce before you have an exact plan. DO NOT - Build a plan and then just go to the community for money.
DisruptED 10 - Don't Ask This Question EVER Again.
January 17, 2018 22:01 - 4 minutes - 5.73 MBPlease don't ever ask this question again: "Where are you going to school next year?" Post-secondary education is NOT a destination. If we are going to change our cultural expectations to more accurately fit the reality 18 year olds experience today we need to start small. This is a small change in thought, but it can be powerful.
DisruptED 09 - Loren Corle. Learn YOUR Way.
January 16, 2018 21:50 - 1 hour - 121 MBLoren Corle, President of RELCO, is my guest this week. He is one of the most impressive, intelligent and humble people I've met. RELCO is an international company that Loren started in his 20's. He would call himself a welder by trade, but I would argue he's been a creative learner his entire career. His story is definitely one you'll want to catch if you're in need of a little inspiration!
DisruptED 08 - Innovation And How To Get There.
January 13, 2018 21:47 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBEvery school administrator should be concerned with one thing: Culture. In this talk I will explain WHY a positive, collaborative, and innovative culture is so important and then outline HOW you can get there. Our best teachers are our closest link to what the future of education could and should be. Create this environment and then set them free. They will make YOU look good. David Marquet -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqmdLcyES_Q
DisruptED 07 - Their Future Is More Important Than Your Content.
January 09, 2018 20:16 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBWho was/is YOUR favorite teacher? Why? In this podcast I discuss what I've learned by asking students that simple question. Studies have proven that the chances of success increase for students that have positive relationships with adults. It's time we start to focus on WHY education exists.
DisruptED 06 - Variables. We Need 'Em.
January 06, 2018 16:04 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBMiddle School and High School are structured around eliminating variables. Life is full of uncountable and ever-changing variables. In this talk I dive into what it's like being a graduating senior today. SCARY.
DisruptED 05 - Emily Chermak - Why Do I Need To Learn This?
January 05, 2018 21:19 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBEmily Chermak is a former student of mine that has definitely taken a non-traditional post-secondary path. She has now reached the ripe old age of 20 and she has some fresh ideas about education. As a teacher you may not love them, but if you truly love the power education can have you need to listen. You can learn more about Emily at her website: www.emilychermak.com I hope you enjoy!
DisruptED 04 - David Laursen & Kim Benjamin - Hard Work + Talent = Unstoppable
January 04, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis was so much fun. David Laursen is a former teacher and Kim Benjamin is an amazing entrepreneur. Totally different paths, totally different personalities, but together they form an amazing team. I hope you enjoy their stories.
When I Was A New Teacher - Vol. 1
January 04, 2018 20:14 - 4 minutes - 6.38 MBIf you're a teacher then there was a time when YOU were a NEW teacher. I hope this makes you smile. If you have funny stories from your teaching, please let me know and we will share them! Take care and work hard in 2018. It's the only way you'll get what you want.
DisruptED 03 - Purple Ribbon Sydrome
January 02, 2018 19:44 - 7 minutes - 10 MBThis is one topic that I am VERY passionate about. Pain is an ESSENTIAL part of learning. When we rob students of the ability to experience real pain (non-physical) we rob them of the opportunity to learn.
DisruptED 01 - What Makes A Good Teacher Today?
January 02, 2018 19:09 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBThis is my first podcast and of course it's a bit of a rant. What makes a good teacher? *Hint it has almost nothing to do with what discipline you teach. I get a little fiery in this one, but we need a little fire and irreverence in education right now. Let me know what you think.
DisruptED 02 - Natasha Mortenson - FFA Effing Rocks.
December 31, 2017 15:20 - 42 minutes - 59 MBNatasha Mortenson of Riverview Dairy joined me to walk through her education story and spit a little fire about how education could be, should be, and BETTER be run in the future. You want energy...she's got it! Take care and leave a comment about anything! Go Vikes!