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 & Guests

Host
Lauren Pinto
Host
Seth Fleischauer

What is Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast?

Make It Mindful peels back the layers on today's educational challenges with mindfulness and compassion. Your hosts Seth, Lauren, and Komal tap research and insights from innovators, psychologists and teachers to understand what’s really going on for students and educators. How can we create positive change in schools? What innovations can transform classrooms? What mindsets and systems need rethinking? Each episode either features a prominent changemaker as guest or leans on the hosts to examine specific educational topics like career readiness, school leadership, teacher burnout, and mindful tech integration. By applying principles of mindfulness – presence, connection, acceptance – this podcast envisions education that works for all. For teachers, administrators, parents and anyone passionate about evolving education, Make It Mindful charts a thoughtful path forward. With open minds and hearts, we can build educational experiences that nurture every child.
Co-Host:
Seth Fleischauer, Founder and President of Banyan Global Learning
Lauren Pinto, Cofounder of Ambitious Ed, Educational Technology Specialist
Komal Shah, Speaker, Author, & Entrepreneur
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