OutClassed
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Exploring excellence in teaching, technology and leadership.
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How to Handle Cyber Security with the New Generation Ep 33
May 25, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode, Mike chats with Co-Founder of The Cyber Safety Project, Trent Ray, about how to protect youth online, how parents can help their children safely navigate the dangers of the cyber world, and the different types of cyberspaces children inhabit.
Learning from each other and overcoming assumptions with Hamish Curry | Ep 32
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBListen as Mike interviews Hamish Curry, Educator, enabler, and collaborator, on everything from the Design Thinking Process and the place of post-its to overcoming tokenism to authentically develop new intercultural relationships. 00:00:20 Meet our guest - Hamish Curry 00:08:12 Design thinking for good learning 00:10:50 The mindset, the skillset, the toolset 00:12:54 From concept to implementation 00:17:11 Change is not wholesale 00:20:12 Local environment and learning d...
How To Balance Your Mindset as a Teacher | Ep 31
April 05, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Mike chats to our guest Cameron Ross, Digital Learning ICT Coach and Teacher based at St. Peters College, Cranbourne in Australia. He shares his hands-on experiences as an educator, content creator and colleague. This episode is full of practical takeaways for leaders and teachers alike! 0:15 Meet our guest - Cameron Ross 4:52 Teachers are hoarders 6:23 The mindset of being the fountain of knowledge 7:42 The 1:9:90 Rule 8:40 Failure is okay - what ...
Presentation Tips to Increase Engagement & Connection Ep 30
February 09, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBMike is joined by UTB trainers, Nicole, Adrian and Paul to dissect the anatomy to discover what makes an engaging presentation. Whether you're presenting live or online, speaking with parents, students, or other teachers, you'll discover what works best and the tools, tips and mindset you need to help you connect with your audience more effectively and get the buy in you want. We discuss building connection and engagement with your audience the place of the traditional slide deck how to...
What The Team Are Thinking About When It Comes To Presenting Better Ep 30
February 09, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBListen in to a live conversation with some of the Using Technology Better trainer team as they discuss what is working and what we can do to engage our audience better, in person or online. Whether you are speaking with parents, students, other teachers, we talk about tools, tips, and mindset that will lead to better engagement and more buy in from those you are speaking to. We discuss: building connection and engagement with your audience the place of the traditional slide deck how to ...
Hyper-Immersion, Student Engagement, And How to Determine If A Tool is Meaningful Ep 29
January 30, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIn our first episode of 2022, OutClassed returns with Mike and Blake in a catch up episode discuss a range of topics including # How to determine if a tool is meaningful - for example 3D printers # Can VR teach empathy # Hyper-Immersion and the benefits to learning # What are the latest trends in requests for professional development for staff For more episodes of the Outclassed Podcast go to utb.fyi/outclassed
TPCK unpacked with Michael Phillips from Monash University Ep 28
January 18, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIn today's episode, we sit down with Michael Phillips from Monash university to unpack the research and practical applications around the TPCK framework. We dig into a range of topics such as: What is the TPCK model and can it be used an an evaluation tool Decision making in the classroom and the 5 things that help teachers make better decisions The role that transparent and emerging technology applies to TPCK and the way to support not classify teachers Why PCK is just 1 form of knowl...
Fake News and Getting Google Search to Work For You Ep 27
January 10, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this podcast Mike and Blake speak with special guest Dethmer Lemmborg about his experience working for a Nation news network. We explore What Dethmer was asked to do during 911 and why he decided to walk away from the industry Why none of us watch the news any more How to determine if what you are watching or reading is true and accurate How you could be caught in a search bubble and what to do to it How technology is possibly affecting our teenagers and more. To see Dethmers v...
End of year wrap - What we have learnt and what we are looking forward to - Ep26
December 17, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode we take a look at some of the highlights of 2020, what we can celebrate despite the craziness of the year! Blake and Mike also chat though some of the projects and new hires for 2021 and what they are looking forward to.
People and purpose: How we are planning for 2021 - Ep 25
November 05, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBIn this Episode we dive into how we are planning for 2021. We unpack our thinking around Org charts, roles and responsibilities and how you can set your team up for success. We discuss: How to set your team up to own an outcome not a project, and how this can drive innovation The different types of organisation charts and how they can cause people to innovate or resist change The power of the '12 week year' process To see all episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Big tech influencing schools (again), How to keep momentum going and more! Ep 24
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week Blake and Mike discuss a range of the latest Edtech trends and issues including: How Jeff Bezos is opening child care centres in another attempt to influence education The social dilemma and the paradox of free will How to keep the momentum going after introducing new technology Google has released the latest pixel and made changes to a number of apps and tools Using Technology Better receives the Microsoft partner of the year award in New Zealand How Microsoft have changed t...
A discussion with Christine Jackman about noise and it's implications on life, work, and learning - Ep 23
October 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn this episode Blake sits down with Christine Jackman to discuss her book 'Turning Down the Noise.' Blake and Christine unpack a range of implications of noisy lives, both internally and externally, and the effects on today's workers and learners.
Can you ban phones in schools and still promote innovation? Blake thinks you can - Ep 22
October 02, 2020 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week Mike and Blake unpack the impact from banning phones at the school that Blake is at. We dig into what was the thought process behind the ban, how the students reacted, and how the teachers have found it. We also dig into his decision to not filter the internet whilst at school, and a range of other topics. Interested in what the positives and negatives have been? Tune in to this candid and eye opening discussion.
The future of AR/VR in education to teach literacy and creativity with Paul Hamilton Ep 21
September 22, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThis week we have special Guest Paul Hamilton from Using Technology Better. Paul works a lot with Apple technology to engage students in creative writing, whether this be through simple writing prompts through to rich learning tasks involving AR and VR.
A wide ranging discussion with Sam McNeil about future trends, learning data, security and the impact on the classroom. Ep 20
September 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIn this weeks discussion we have a wide ranging discussion with Sam McNeil from Microsoft. Sam holds a role on the APAC team and is seeing the trends across developing and developed countries. We discuss: The future trends and their impact on the classroom The future of security on devices and software platforms The potential for learning analytics And more! If you 'd like to find all our previous outclassed podcast episode topics, or reach out to Mike and Blake for help and advice, g...
The power of search, Twitter wars, SEL questioned as the next EDU war and more! Ep 19
August 29, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode we surf around the web discussion some latest trends and things that have caught our attention. We discuss: The irony of Google saying our search results will be affected, whilst they actively serve up what they want you to see Academics are questioning if social and emotional learning is the next EDU battleground The twitter war about whether cameras should be on or off for online learning The hopes we have for a new wave of innovation with the Microsoft Duo And mor...
The power of search, Twitter wars, SEL questioned as the next EDU war and more! Ep 19
August 29, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode we surf around the web discussion some latest trends and things that have caught our attention. We discuss: The irony of Google saying our search results will be affected, whilst they actively serve up what they want you to see Academics are questioning if social and emotional learning is the next EDU battleground The twitter war about whether cameras should be on or off for online learning The hopes we have for a new wave of innovation with the Microsoft Duo And mor...
Developing a professional development program that actually engages ALL staff. Ep 18
August 17, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week we wrap up the miniseries on the 7 essential elements of school transformation. These are the elements that Google, Apple, and Microsoft ALL agree must form the foundation for that plan. If you haven't done so already, go back to episode 11 where we unpack the 7 elements and how they can be applied to your schools context. In this episode we unpack how to develop a professional development plan that actually engages all staff. Every organisations has 'em...the early adopters, th...
The Goldilocks approach to finding a technology funding model that actually works: Ep 17
August 06, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake are joined by Matt Robinson to discuss how to fund your technology and infrastructure plans. Matt has tried just about every funding model available and despite being in a low socio-economic area has now got a thriving BYOD program where over 95% of students purchase a device...and not one of those nasty cheapest possible price point devices! This week we dive deep into... * How Matt's school have approached technology spending and what i...
What device is best in education? Frameworks to help you decide - Ep 16
July 31, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake continue on their discussion regarding the 7 essential elements of school transformation framework. This week it is all about technology and infrastructure. This week we dive deep into... * What you must consider when looking at other schools technology plans * Using the school excellence framework to consider what data you need to gather when informing decisions. * How to enable a great help desk system and issues to watch out for * Which...
School communication best practice and a rant on culture wars in education: Ep 15
July 25, 2020 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake continue on their discussion regarding the school transformation framework and how to get the most out of your school communication efforts. Some of the elements of learning design discussed in this episode include: * The 2 purposes every piece of school communication must address * The 4 rules of great school communication * How to host a virtual school assembly * Principles for using Social media And more! To see all the OutClassed ...
Fake Principals, Learning Design, and can STEM be Racist? : Ep 14
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake continue on their discussion regarding the school transformation framework and discussed the essential elements of learning design. Some of the elements of learning design discussed in this episode include: * The relationship between physical environment and innovative learning design * How to assess and measure progress (how do you know it is better) * How to map skills, knowledge and mindset across your school And more! To see all th...
Fake Principals, Learning Design, and can STEM be Racist? : Ep 14
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake continue on their discussion regarding the school transformation framework and discussed the essential elements of learning design. Some of the elements of learning design discussed in this episode include: * The relationship between physical environment and innovative learning design * How to assess and measure progress (how do you know it is better) * How to map skills, knowledge and mindset across your school And more! To see all th...
If you're not focused on this...your vision won't become a reality Ep 13
July 10, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake continue on their discussion regarding the school transformation framework and dig into the power of culture and how this can derail your vision and strategy. Some of the elements of Culture discussed in this episode include: * A twitter spat about what is better - Google or Microsoft * The definition or culture and the number 1 conversation you must have to develop a great culture * Wins like Minecraft becoming available in Chromebooks! ...
We are yet to find a school that can clearly articulate it's vision - how to fix that. Ep 12
July 03, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake unpack the most important of the 7 elements of school transformation - vision. Some of the elements of vision discussed in this episode include: * Does your vision have these elements and can your staff articulate them? * A step by step framework for developing or evaluating your vision * Should departments have their own vision? To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
The 7 Elements of School Transformation: Ep 11
June 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike unpacks the 7 elements of school transformation and how technology can be a lever to enable the change you are are desiring for your school. * Why school technology and BYOD plans often fall short * The power of vision and how to get your whole team on the same page (and why Mike is yet to see a school do this well) * The reason why all elements need to be in focus, and what happens when they aren't. To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/...
An interview with Neil Selwyn: The role of technology in education, data analytics and more. Ep 10
June 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake Speak with Neil Selwyn from Monash University in Australia about the role of technology in schools. In this episode we discuss a range of topics including: * The place of data in education and a discussion around assessment * What role does educational research research play in schools * Learning analytics and data driven schooling * Blended learning and advice on how to move forward post COVID and school closures To see all the OutClasse...
A Fresh Approach To Developing A Digital Citizenship Program: Ep 9
June 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake Speak with Karla Sanders from Sticks'N'Stones about the digital citizenship program developed in New Zealand. In this episode we discuss a range of topics including: * The 3 essential elements your digital citizenship program MUST have * How a student designed and lead program actually works and the results Karla and the Sticks'N'Stones team are seeing across New Zealand * What are the trends Karla is seeing with issues related to young peo...
How to bridge the gap between IT and teaching teams: Ep 8
June 05, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake discuss a range of topics including *What your IT team wished teachers understood about their role * What teachers wished IT teams understood about what it is like to be a teacher * How to influence each group so that everyone wins To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Leading in a Crisis: Ep 7
May 29, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake discuss How to lead in a crisis *Why Blake decided to download the Covid tracing App * The Opportunity to lean into the leadership challenge and see great results * How to communicate with your staff * How Mike has set up the UTB team and the opportunity for schools to re look at they way they work (how his staff find leaving teaching and working in this new way). To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
In the Government we trust. Data security, communication platforms and more Ep 6
May 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake discuss a range of topics including * Fun ways schools are finding to stay connected to community * Data security and the role technology is playing in shaping society * Should you filter the internet at high school * We compare Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google chat * Wins and Fails of the week To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
[The bad hair episode] Is this the new normal? Ep 5
May 14, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake discuss a range of topics including *The best way to provide PD for staff and students and why both are important * What's the consensus around the global around how much work a student should have * Why your block first and open tools later is doing a disservice to staff and students * Are keyboards making students dumber? To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
[The bad hair episode] Is this the new normal? Ep 5
May 14, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake discuss a range of topics including *The best way to provide PD for staff and students and why both are important * What's the consensus around the global around how much work a student should have * Why your block first and open tools later is doing a disservice to staff and students * Are keyboards making students dumber? To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Where good pedagogy, traditional and remote teaching collide - Ep 4
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake speak with Caitlin who moved from a traditional teaching role to working in a remote learning role, eventually managing a team of remote teachers. Caitlin has returned to the classroom this year, and shares her experience of both worlds and what we can learn regardless of whether your school continues to offer a remote learning option or comes back to a full in person load. To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Outclassed Podcast Episode 3
April 26, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this weeks Outclassed Podcast Mike and Blake dig into how schools can strategically prepare for an unknown future. The look at balancing policy, security, innovation in schools and how we can support teachers and technical staff through the process. For more podcast episodes, go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Outclassed Podcast Episode 3: Balancing policy, security and innovation
April 26, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake dig into how schools can strategically prepare for an unknown future. They look at balancing policy, security and innovation in schools and how we can support teachers and technical staff through the process. To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Balancing policy, security and innovation - Ep 3
April 26, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake dig into how schools can strategically prepare for an unknown future. They look at balancing policy, security and innovation in schools and how we can support teachers and technical staff through the process. To see all the OutClassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Thriving in remote learning environments - Ep 2
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake explore how to thrive in remote learning environments, and how this will positively effect schools when they reopen. We look at balance policy and freedom to innovate, how to keep your whole school connected, and an article by Neil Selwyn about where online schooling is inferior (see the resource section below for the link). To see all the Outclassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
OutClassed Podcast Episode 2: Keeping your school connected
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this week's OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake explore how to thrive in remote learning environments, and how this will positively effect schools when they reopen. We look at balance policy and freedom to innovate, how to keep your whole school connected, and an article by Neil Selwyn about where online schooling is inferior (see the resource section below for the link). To see all the Outclassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
OutClassed Episode 2
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this Episode: Mike and Blake explore how to thrive in remote learning environments, and how this will positively effect schools when they reopen. We look at balance policy and freedom to innovate, how to keep your whole school connected, and an article by Neil Selwyn about where online schooling is inferior (see the resource section below for the link). To see all the Outclassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Remote teaching and what we have learnt - Ep 1
April 20, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this weeks OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake explore what is happening with #remotelearning and #remoteteaching We explore what we have learnt from the first 2 months of working with schools in Asia, how to pace yourself for excellence in teaching, and the opportunity to come through this better than you were beforehand. We also introduce our in the news segment and our wins and fails for the week. To see all the Outclassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Outclassed Podcast Episode 1: Remote teaching and what we have learnt
April 20, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this weeks OutClassed Podcast, Mike and Blake explore what is happening with #remotelearning and #remoteteaching We explore what we have learnt from the first 2 months of working with schools in Asia, how to pace yourself for excellence in teaching, and the opportunity to come through this better than you were beforehand. We also introduce our in the news segment and our wins and fails for the week. To see all the Outclassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed
Outclassed Episode 1
April 20, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this Episode Mike and Blake explore what is happening with #remotelearning and #remoteteaching We explore what we have learnt from the first 2 months of working with schools in Asia, how to pace yourself for excellence in teaching, and the opportunity to come through this better than you were beforehand. We also introduce our in the news segment and our wins and fails for the week. To see all the Outclassed episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed