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By Posted on Posted in Makers and Innovators, Podcast, Powerful & Profound Podcasts, Technology Educators

What is digital ethnography? How difficult is it to learn to use a 3D game creation engine? How would Maker Schools change how we do education? Why are initiation rituals a critical right of passage into a society? Speaking of rituals, today’s guest Michael Wesch advocates the adoption of some curious rituals. Keep your headphones in or your bluetooth synced up, because today’s podcast has enough quotable ideas to really stir your noodles. I won’t give any spoilers, so let’s listen in to the conversation Michael and I had recently at the Bakersfield College Learning Technologies Conference.

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By Posted on Posted in Podcast, Powerful & Profound Podcasts, Technology Educators

In this episode, that originally aired on November 6, 2014, Steve and Dr. Linda Polin have a lively discussion about taking back education from the forces that have corrupted it, including the answers to questions such as:

How can you learn secrets directly from a great inventor?
How do we take back education from the dark forces of the universe?
How can we help students become who they were meant to be?

Stay tuned. Some of Linda’s answers may surprise you!

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By Posted on Posted in Business Professionals, Podcast

Welcome to the Table Top Inventing podcast where we discuss innovation, success, and the path to a good life for teens and those who guide them. We have a special treat for you today. I had an opportunity to bump into a successful executive at a business conference earlier this fall. I was so impressed by his story and the values of their company that I knew I had to find a way to bring his wisdom to our show.

Mark Stoleson is the CEO at Legatum a global private investment fund based in Dubai–The United Arab Emirates. I love the way Mark frames his experience. As you listen to this interview remember some of the greatest success stories began in humble places. It isn’t about getting it right every time. Success is about how you face what life brings. Let’s listen in for timeless wisdom from a life well-lived.

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By Posted on Posted in Podcast, Technology Educators

Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome to the podcast where we discuss innovation and potential in teens. At this time of year, we explore gratitude and the effects of thankfulness on our lives. Today’s episode is about “Hope”–specifically hope for parents and educators who may have a student with unrealized potential. If you need a shot in the arm or encouragement to stay the course, today is for you.

Allison is a professionally certified educational therapist and the Program Development Manager at the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD). As a young person facing chronic pain, she learned the value of hope and tenacity, and these experiences shaped her desire to see the full potential in students cultivated and bloom into beautiful things. Let’s listen in for a hope-filled journey through the life of a passionate educator.

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By Posted on Posted in Business Professionals, Podcast

This is the podcast where we discuss innovation, excellence, and entrepreneurship for teens and the adults who cheer for them. Today’s guest is a personal development enthusiast.

Kevin Miller grew up as an entrepreneur. In fact from his earliest memories, he always thought of himself as an entrepreneur. Recently his enthusiasm for personal development led him to work with the Zig Ziglar brand, and he’s now the host of “The Ziglar Show”, one of the top 10 most popular business podcasts in the world! Listen in today to hear the exciting and gritty details of growing up as an innovator.

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