Creating a video on YouTube using my computer's webcam was a first for me. In this video, I explain my vision for education, which is that every learner could get both what they need and what they want out of school. I believe this can be done not by doing more of the same (which seems to be the current model), but by allowing learners to focus on what they love and do best. Enjoy!
The Big Idea Canvas This was such an eye-opening exercise. Being the overachiever I am, I was secretly hoping for a great score at the end and of course was totally bummed when I didn't get it. However, that's probably the best thing that could have happened to me as I feeling quite comfortable with my idea and liking it really well. After the Big Idea Canvas blew up in my face, I looked back at my idea and felt more like, "Who let YOU in here? Shoo! Shoo!" The biggest takeaway from the exercise was that my idea wasn't really innovative at all. The problem I had identified is that there seems to be a hole in the school system where career exploration should be. This hole is supposed to be filled by school counselors, most of whom have entirely too much on their plates already. So, I decided it would be wise to fill the said hole with exactly the same thing: a substitute for a school counselor. Thus, my solution was exactly the opp...
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