Julie and Katie Connect China To Students Around The World | Education Vanguard #53
The world is flat. It was New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman who coined, or at least popularized that phrase. It basically means the barriers to communicating with each other have been largely lifted for large portions of the population. But just because we can talk to each other all over the world, does not […]
Mike Johnston Shares a Path To Bringing Sustainability To Your School | Education Vanguard #33
When you hear the word sustainability what comes to mind? For me it is making sure we are not polluting planet Earth. Maybe it is the same for you. My guest today, Mike Johnston, has a much deeper definition. Sustainability must include nature, economy, society and wellbeing. Mike is part of a movement called Compass […]
Adam Clark Teaches Us That Wisdom Is The Key To Wellness | Education Vanguard # 24
Beep, ping, buzz. In many ways those sounds and sensations dominate our lives in ways they have not done in years past. We are confronted with feedback on our efforts, our friendships and our thoughts. Much of this feedback is great; sometimes not so great. Regardless of how we feel about our new reality (personally […]
Mr. D and the Power of QR Codes To Achieve Identity | Education Vanguard #14
What is your identity? Do you spend much time thinking about that today? Maybe yes, maybe not. When you are an ethnically diverse, usually have American, half Japanese, student growing up in Japan, chances are you think a lot about your identity. Growing up ethnically mixed in an ethnically homogenous society like Japan is challenging, […]
Brian Lockwood Brings Design Thinking to Schools | Education Vanguard #13
Is it possible to really like something even though you don’t know anything about it? If the answer is yes, then that explains how I feel about Design Thinking and the process that surrounds it. But this show is not about me, it is about the guests that come on the show. One of the […]