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I am a learner, author, speaker, and sometimes I make podcasts talking about any and all of these things. One day, I will rap in my podcasts officially making me a SoundCloud rapper.

The Innovator's Mindset Podcast George Couros

    • Education
    • 4.5 • 13 Ratings

I am a learner, author, speaker, and sometimes I make podcasts talking about any and all of these things. One day, I will rap in my podcasts officially making me a SoundCloud rapper.

    Kelly Croy: Shifting from a Focus on Bullying to Leadership - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S4EP42

    Kelly Croy: Shifting from a Focus on Bullying to Leadership - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S4EP42

    Kelly Croy, the author of the new book, Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Croy shares some great thoughts about what innovation means to him and how his current role and work with podcasting is benefitting his district as a whole. Be sure to share your takeaways from this episode in the comments!


    Quotes:

    “No matter where I was, I was looking around for ideas I could bring back to my school.” - Kelly Croy


    “Technology should be woven and embedded in everything…a lot of innovation isn’t

    technology, it is systems, a way of thinking…” - Kelly Croy



    Links:

    What Everyone Needs to Know About Bullying (Blog Post) - https://kellycroy.com/what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-bullying/


    Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DV5G1X1/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=kelcro-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08DV5G1X1&linkId=76deb7994b90440c371c9d95590353d9


    Wired Educator Podcast - https://wirededucator.com/podcast/


    David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/David-Goliath-Underdogs-Misfits-Battling/dp/0316204374


    Kelly Croy Twitter - https://twitter.com/kellycroy


    Kelly Croy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycroy/

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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


    Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Because of a Teacher 2 -
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    • 30 min
    3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with with Alana Winnick - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with with Alana Winnick - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    Alana Winnick joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Winnick shares an inspiring story about her fifth-grade teacher who taught her about human connections and human relationships. Ultimately this teacher helped Winnick learn how to use her time in ways that empowered her. Winnick also reflects on a former administrator who inspired her and shares some great advice she would have appreciated during her first year of teaching. Check out this complete episode to hear how Winnick answers these questions:

    Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?

    Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?

    What is your hope for your first year of teaching?



    Quotes:

    “Reflect on what is important and what isn’t.” - Alana Winnick’s advice to her first-year teacher self



    Links:

    Alana Winnick Website - https://sites.google.com/view/alana-winnick/home?authuser=0

    Alana Winnick X - https://twitter.com/AlanaWinnick

    Alana Winnick LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-winnick-97322a131/

    The Generative Age (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Generative-Age-Artificial-Intelligence-Education/dp/B0CD9BLCKN

    __________________________________________


    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


    Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Because of a Teacher 2 -
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    • 12 min
    Alana Winnick: AI in the Classroom and the Importance of Wisdom - The #InnovatorsMindset S4 EP41

    Alana Winnick: AI in the Classroom and the Importance of Wisdom - The #InnovatorsMindset S4 EP41

    George Couros welcomes Alana Winnick to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast. Winnick, the author of the book, The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education, shares great thoughts about the use of artificial intelligence. Her views on realistic ways to incorporate AI into classrooms help to push student’s learning while giving them opportunities to maintain their own sense of self through their work and academic learning. Check out this full episode to hear Winnick's ideas for helping us keep our own humanness while also utilizing AI to our advantage.



    Quotes:

    “Assess the learning process, not the product.” - Alana Winnick

    “If you are Assessing the end product, AI could do that…If you are guiding them through the learning process...you are watching the learning.” - Alana Winnick



    Links:

    Alana Winnick Website - https://sites.google.com/view/alana-winnick/home?authuser=0

    Alana Winnick X - https://twitter.com/AlanaWinnick

    Alana Winnick LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-winnick-97322a131/

    The Generative Age (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Generative-Age-Artificial-Intelligence-Education/dp/B0CD9BLCKN

    ChatGPT, AI, and Our Continued Focus on What Makes Us Human (Blog Post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/14143

    The Two Sigma Problem - https://web.mit.edu/5.95/readings/bloom-two-sigma.pdf & https://mytutorsource.com/blog/blooms-2-sigma-problem/

    Sal Khan TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/sal_khan_how_ai_could_save_not_destroy_education?language=en

    __________________________________________


    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


    Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Because of a Teacher 2 -
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    • 32 min
    Legacy of Learning - The 1st Chapter from Meghan Lawson's Book! on The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    Legacy of Learning - The 1st Chapter from Meghan Lawson's Book! on The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    In this very special episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Meghan Lawson reads excerpts from the introduction to her new book, Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact!


    Quotes:

    “It's not about knowing all the answers. It's about being brave enough to start a conversation that matters.” - Meghan Lawson





    Links:

    Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334682?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334682&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

    Meghan Lawson Blog - https://meghanlawson.com/

    Meghan Lawson Instagram - https://meghanlawson.com/

    Meghan Lawson X - https://twitter.com/Meghan_Lawson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

    __________________________________________


    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


    Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Because of a Teacher 2 -
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    • 15 min
    Dr. Steven Weber: Buy-In vs Collective Commitments - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S4 EP40

    Dr. Steven Weber: Buy-In vs Collective Commitments - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S4 EP40

    George Couros opens this episode with a reflection on an educator who inspired him by teaching him that he was a bigger part of the entire school picture. Couros’ story reminds us that bringing in others who have an area of expertise and actively applying their ideas can be incredibly empowering. When people see themselves as part of something bigger, they have ownership. Dr. Steven Weber, currently the vice president in Arkansas, has some amazing ideas about collective commitments. The two also talk about Dr. Weber’s hopes from Couros’ keynote coming up in June of 2024.


    Quotes:

    “If there is a collective commitment, then everybody on the team is more locked into committing to that behavior.” - Dr. Steven Weber


    “I would have more focus groups with assistant principals..We can learn a lot from the perspective of assistant principals.” - Dr. Steven Weber



    Links:

    Dr. Steven Weber Twitter - https://twitter.com/curriculumblog


    Dr. Steven Weber LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-weber-893113182/


    Buy-In vs Collective Commitments (article) - https://teachbetter.com/blog/buy-in-vs-collective-commitments/

    __________________________________________


    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


    Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Because of a Teacher 2 -
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    • 29 min
    Dr. Steven Weber: Buy-In vs Collective Commitments - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S4 EP40

    Dr. Steven Weber: Buy-In vs Collective Commitments - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S4 EP40

    George Couros opens this episode with a reflection on an educator who inspired him by teaching him that he was a bigger part of the entire school picture. Couros’ story reminds us that bringing in others who have an area of expertise and actively applying their ideas can be incredibly empowering. When people see themselves as part of something bigger, they have ownership. Dr. Steven Weber, currently the vice president in Arkansas, has some amazing ideas about collective commitments. The two also talk about Dr. Weber’s hopes from Couros’ keynote coming up in June of 2024.


    Quotes:

    “If there is a collective commitment, then everybody on the team is more locked into committing to that behavior.” - Dr. Steven Weber


    “I would have more focus groups with assistant principals..We can learn a lot from the perspective of assistant principals.” - Dr. Steven Weber



    Links:

    Dr. Steven Weber Twitter - https://twitter.com/curriculumblog


    Dr. Steven Weber LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-weber-893113182/


    Buy-In vs Collective Commitments (article) - https://teachbetter.com/blog/buy-in-vs-collective-commitments/

    __________________________________________


    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


    Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Because of a Teacher 2 -
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    • 29 min

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