137 episodes
Designing Schools Dr. Sabba Quidwai
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4.6 • 27 Ratings
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Cultures of innovation begin with a culture of empathy. As you navigate today’s changing world the question remains how do you create these cultures? How do you scale them? And how do you help people develop the mindset and skills to thrive within them?
These are the questions people ask Dr. Sabba Quidwai, researcher, educator and storyteller. Each week we’ll explore the answers with stories and strategies from researchers, education leaders and today’s young people as we explore how might we design schools.
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EP #137 | DS 43 |Remixing with AI
Welcome to 'Your Daily SPARK,' where each day we talk about strategies and skills to make you irreplaceable in a world integrated with AI. This week, today's spotlight is on Austin Kleon’s 'Steal Like an Artist.' This book talks about the idea that all creative work builds upon what came before—transforming and remixing existing elements into something new and uniquely personal. Try This Prompt: - **Situation:** You are engaged in a creative project in your favorite hobby, drawing inspiration from diverse styles, genres, or techniques.- **Problem:** The challenge lies in creating a piece that not only resonates with these inspirations but also stands out as uniquely your own. Finding that perfect blend is the key issue.- **Aspiration:** Inspired by Kleon, your aim is to use AI to assist in weaving together these varied elements. You seek AI’s suggestions for innovative combinations that reflect your personal style.- **Result:** Ideally, this collaboration with AI leads to a creation that showcases a mosaic of your inspirations, distinguished by a distinct personal touch.- **Kismet with ChatGPT:** You're intrigued by the potential of AI to suggest creative fusions, be it in digital art styles, unique storylines in writing, or novel musical compositions.
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Resources I Created For You:
Personalized AI Roadmap: Take this quiz to find out how prepared you and your organization are for an AI world and get a free personalized AI plan
https://designingschools.org/ai-quiz-start
Free Webinar: AI Simplified - 3 Steps to Secure Your Career Future and Cut 8+ Hours From Your Week
https://designingschools.org/aibwebinar
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EP #136 | DS 42 |Win Friends with AI
Welcome back to ‘Your Daily SPARK,’ where each day we explore strategies and skills to make you irreplaceable in a world with AI. Today's focus is on a principle from Dale Carnegie's influential book, ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’
This principle is especially relevant today as we integrate AI tools like ChatGPT Teams and Microsoft365 Copilot into our workflows, enabling us to dedicate more time to building human connections.
Try This Prompt:
- **Situation:** Your day is overloaded with essential but time-consuming tasks such as scheduling, client follow-ups, and bookkeeping.
- **Problem:** These necessary tasks are crucial but often distract from deeper engagement with your team and clients—a key component of Dale Carnegie’s teachings.
- **Aspiration:** Inspired by Carnegie, you aim to foster stronger, more meaningful relationships through empathetic leadership. You’re turning to AI to manage routine tasks, giving you the freedom to focus on people.
- **Result:** Ideally, with AI taking care of operational tasks, you'll have more time for personal interactions, better understanding client needs, and inspiring your team.
- **Kismet with ChatGPT:** Exploring types of AI tools that can efficiently manage administrative tasks to enhance your ability to lead and connect on a human level.
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Resources I Created For You:
Personalized AI Roadmap: Take this quiz to find out how prepared you and your organization are for an AI world and get a free personalized AI plan
https://designingschools.org/ai-quiz-start
Free Webinar: AI Simplified - 3 Steps to Secure Your Career Future and Cut 8+ Hours From Your Week
https://designingschools.org/aibwebinar
Visit My Website
www.designingschools.org
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EP #135 | DS 41 |Turn Chaos into Calm with AI
In this episode, we explore how AI can help transform our chaotic schedules into structured, productive days using Nir Eyal's timeboxing strategy. Discover practical tools and methods to integrate AI effectively into your daily workflow for better focus and efficiency.
**Sample Prompt Template**:
"Hi ChatGPT, today I'm really struggling to keep up with my packed schedule and I feel overwhelmed. Inspired by Nir Eyal's book on becoming indistractable, I'd like to try timeboxing. Could you help me set up a timeboxed schedule? Here’s what my day looks like: [insert your schedule]. I need to allocate specific times for [list your tasks], and I'd appreciate if you could organize them efficiently. Also, could you integrate with Zapier to read my calendar and set this up quickly? Thanks for helping me streamline my day!"
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Resources I Created For You:
Personalized AI Roadmap: Take this quiz to find out how prepared you and your organization are for an AI world and get a free personalized AI plan
https://designingschools.org/ai-quiz-start
Free Webinar: AI Simplified - 3 Steps to Secure Your Career Future and Cut 8+ Hours From Your Week
https://designingschools.org/aibwebinar
Visit My Website
www.designingschools.org
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EP #134 | DS 40 | Defining Your Human Advantage
In this episode we go into the essence of what makes you indispensable in a world alongside AI. Have you ever considered that what seems normal to you might be extraordinary to others? In this episode, we explore tools that help uncover the hidden gems within you—your unique human advantages.
Try this Prompt: - **Situation**: You've just completed the Sparketype or CliftonStrengths assessment and are reviewing your results, which reflect aspects of your character you might not have fully recognized before.- **Problem**: While these insights are intriguing, you're unsure how to apply them in your daily life to align more closely with your true self and do work that brings you joy.- **Aspiration**: Your goal is to use these insights to define your unique niche and make your mark, whether in your current job, a side project, or personal growth.- **Results**: Ideally, employing these strengths not only leads to conventional success but also to a deeper sense of fulfillment and authenticity in all your endeavors.- **Kismet**: What might you be overlooking in the process of self-application? How can you strategically integrate your unique strengths into daily actions and decisions? Share three ways to get started today.
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Resources I Created For You:
Personalized AI Roadmap: Take this quiz to find out how prepared you and your organization are for an AI world and get a free personalized AI plan
https://designingschools.org/ai-quiz-start
Free Webinar: AI Simplified - 3 Steps to Secure Your Career Future and Cut 8+ Hours From Your Week
https://designingschools.org/aibwebinar
Visit My Website
www.designingschools.org
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EP #133 | DS 39| Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
In this episode we discuss how both ancient philosophy and contemporary science guide us towards true contentment and well-being, emphasizing the importance of pausing in our fast-paced world to appreciate moments of genuine joy.Try This Prompt: 'Based on these moments that brought me joy, what activities can I plan for next week to ensure similar joyful experiences?Situation: You're looking to enhance your daily experiences with moments of joy but feel overwhelmed by the fast pace of life. You want to find ways to integrate more meaningful activities into your routine.Problem: Despite your desire, you're struggling with feeling overburdened and finding it challenging to prioritize joy amidst your busy schedule.Aspiration: Your goal is to discover and prioritize activities that bring you the most joy. You’ve heard about the potential of AI to help manage time and priorities and are curious to see how it can aid in increasing your happiness.Results: You aspire to have an increased number of joyful moments each week, creating a more fulfilling and happy life.Kismet: Based on these moments that brought me joy, what activities can I plan for next week to ensure similar joyful experiences?
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Resources I Created For You:
Personalized AI Roadmap: Take this quiz to find out how prepared you and your organization are for an AI world and get a free personalized AI plan
https://designingschools.org/ai-quiz-start
Free Webinar: AI Simplified - 3 Steps to Secure Your Career Future and Cut 8+ Hours From Your Week
https://designingschools.org/aibwebinar
Visit My Website
www.designingschools.org
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EP #132 | DS 37 | Cultivating Resilience: Growing Through Adversity
In this episode of ‘Your Daily SPARK,’ we explore the vital role of resilience in navigating life’s challenges and the transformative power of adversity. In a world increasingly influenced by AI, developing resilience is essential for adapting to new technologies, overcoming personal obstacles, and emerging stronger. We delve into strategies such as embracing a growth mindset, developing emotional agility, strengthening support networks, and leveraging AI as a tool for resilience.
Try This Prompt :
Hello ChatGPT, recently, I've faced significant challenges adapting to the rapid shift to remote work, which tested my work-life balance and led to feelings of isolation and burnout. This experience highlighted my need to build resilience and find a more sustainable way to manage work and personal life. I'm interested in exploring AI tools and strategies that can aid in this endeavor. Could you recommend 3-4 AI tools or strategies that can help me enhance my resilience, optimize my routine, and achieve a better work-life balance? Additionally, how can these tools support my emotional well-being and help me cultivate a growth mindset and emotional agility during times of change? My goal is to transform this adversity into an advantage, establishing a more flexible and efficient work routine that not only addresses current challenges but also prepares me for future ones.
Resources I Created For You:
Personalized AI Roadmap: Take this quiz to find out how prepared you and your organization are for an AI world and get a free personalized AI plan
https://designingschools.org/ai-quiz-start
Free Webinar: AI Simplified - 3 Steps to Secure Your Career Future and Cut 8+ Hours From Your Week
https://designingschools.org/aibwebinar
Visit My Website
www.designingschools.org
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Customer Reviews
Inspiring messages paired with practical approaches
An accessible and inspiring podcast that capitalizes on the global education community to design more engaging and relevant learning experiences for our young people. I enjoy how Sabba values and amplifies voices of classroom teachers to compliment Research-based perspectives of academia to provide something for everyone.
Designing Schools is a winner!
Dr. Q is super! She has such insight and knows exactly what to ask her guests to get the most useful and authentic response. Her knowledge and experience in using Design Thinking is truly an asset that she uses throughout each episode. I highly recommend having an in-depth listen to this podcast!
Insightful & Relevant Conversations!
As a community college educator, I find so many relevant insights on this podcast. As we navigate these exciting and changing times, we need to hear voices from all fields and industries so that we can draw from each other. I appreciate the variety of leaders that Sabba (Dr. Q) interviews, and I learn something new and valuable in every episode. Mostly though, I feel energized and excited about the future after hearing these conversations. Sabba’s enthusiasm jumps through and her thoughtful questions lead to fascinating revelations from everyone she speaks with.