Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast

In this episode, Seth and Lauren interview Jordan Lewis, a Partner Development Specialist at MyBlueprint, a student success and career education company. They discuss the concept of competency-based education and how it is changing the traditional education model. Jordan explains the importance of digital portfolios in showcasing student growth and reflection. They also explore the connection between career and technical education and digital portfolios, highlighting the role of communication in implementing these practices. The episode emphasizes the need for student-centered learning and preparing students for the future.TakeawaysCompetency-based education focuses on personalized learning and mastery of skills.Digital portfolios provide a platform for students to showcase their learning and reflect on their growth.Communication is key in implementing new practices and involving stakeholders in education.Career and technical education and character education are interconnected and essential for preparing students for the future.Guest Links:1. myBlueprint - https://myblueprint.ca/2. SpacesEDU - https://spacesedu.com/en/3. Growth Over Grades Podcast - https://youtu.be/V0_VB54rnTg?si=VyFTwrV6Umkx_UxE 4. Jordan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-lewis-spacesedu/Co-Host Links:Seth FleischauerFounder and President of Banyan Global LearningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-fleischauer/Website: https://banyangloballearning.com/Lauren PintoCofounder of Ambitious Ed, Educational Technology SpecialistLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/Link for creating student portfolios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPp_pIbFsTU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhTrcr3sk7k,  

Show Notes

In this episode, Seth and Lauren interview Jordan Lewis, a Partner Development Specialist at MyBlueprint, a student success and career education company. They discuss the concept of competency-based education and how it is changing the traditional education model. Jordan explains the importance of digital portfolios in showcasing student growth and reflection. They also explore the connection between career and technical education and digital portfolios, highlighting the role of communication in implementing these practices. The episode emphasizes the need for student-centered learning and preparing students for the future.

Takeaways

  • Competency-based education focuses on personalized learning and mastery of skills.
  • Digital portfolios provide a platform for students to showcase their learning and reflect on their growth.
  • Communication is key in implementing new practices and involving stakeholders in education.
  • Career and technical education and character education are interconnected and essential for preparing students for the future.

Guest Links:
1. myBlueprint - https://myblueprint.ca/
2. SpacesEDU - https://spacesedu.com/en/
3. Growth Over Grades Podcast - https://youtu.be/V0_VB54rnTg?si=VyFTwrV6Umkx_UxE
4. Jordan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-lewis-spacesedu/

Co-Host Links:
Seth Fleischauer
Founder and President of Banyan Global Learning
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-fleischauer/
Website: https://banyangloballearning.com/

Lauren Pinto
Cofounder of Ambitious Ed, Educational Technology Specialist
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/
Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/

Link for creating student portfolios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPp_pIbFsTU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhTrcr3sk7k,
 





Creators and Guests

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Host
Lauren Pinto
Host
Seth Fleischauer

What is Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast?

Make It Mindful is a podcast for educators and school leaders who think seriously about how learning is changing and want to explore what to do next. Hosted by Seth Fleischauer, founder of Banyan Global Learning and former classroom teacher, the show covers three territories: what AI actually changes about teaching and learning, what it takes to help students connect meaningfully across cultures, and the human conditions — belonging, awe, trust, emotional regulation — that learning depends on regardless of what else changes.

Guests include district administrators, researchers, clinical psychologists, curriculum designers, and classroom practitioners. Conversations are long-form and honest. Produced by Banyan Global Learning.