InstCarn Recap: Day 3 - AM Keynote

mjennings
Community Contributor

TL;DR

Be bold and think outside the box. Connect with your students on a personal level before pushing them to reach a new level of potential.

 

Session Notes

Michael Bonner: The Musical Magician
 
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Be the change!
 
Awards day and mr grumpy didn’t get an award. Began de-escalation process. Kid kicked him in shin. Thought about quiting.
 
Education can be different if you are willing to step out of the box.
 
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New class had very excited kids. Started this year with 70% below grade level.
 
Fidget spinners are the educational roaches.
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Finished strong.
 
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5 things to make change
 
What is your educational philosophy?
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Media and culture have great influence
Equality vs Equity
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Liberation is the best way
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School Environment
 
School climate and School Culture
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There are healthy and toxic school cultures.
Types of influencers
  • Believers are the big cheerleaders
  • The Tweeners believe & interst but not totally bought in.
  • Survivor are just getting through the day.
  • Fundamentalist believes that reform cannot happen.
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Relationship before content
Doesn’t matter how much tech you put in the room.
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You must know the student as a person.
 
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18" from the brain to the heart. That is all it takes to make a difference.
 
Building engaging lessons
 
While brain teaching - memories are not located in a single part of the brain.
 
Adding culture to a lesson is like adding seasoning to cooking.
 
How many of the following do you know?
 
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BE BOLD
 
The Magic Sauce
What are you going to do to change your average place to an actual experience?
 

Additional Notes

I just wanted to add that this was my absolutely favorite Keynote presentation. Michael has a natural energy that is truly inspiring. I had to wait around and was able to speak with him for a few moments. He was as gracious, humorous and inspiring in a one on one meeting as he was on stage. He is the real deal.

 

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*All of the content here is from my live session notes or straight from my memory. This means that I may miss something or be mistaken in my content. Please feel free to add to, put in context, or correct any mistakes by using the comments below.