In this episode, we talk with The Tech Rabbi: Michael Cohen. Michael is a designer and technologist turned educator. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Trainer who advocates, speaks, writes, and facilitates workshops on creativity and innovation. He works with schools on a local and national level to help them develop a creative mindset to influence and empower individuals in becoming confident and passionate problem solvers. You can hear Michael’s story of creativity and innovation through social media, and conferences such as Apple Education Events, EdTechTeacher Summits, iPadpalooza, ISTE, and SXSWEdu. He holds a Master of Science Education (Educational Technology) from California State University-Fullerton and a Bachelors of Fine Art (Printmaking and Design) from California State University-Long Beach.  The Tech Rabbi is not just a brand, but a real thing. He is, in fact, a real Rabbi.

Show Notes

• Michael did not like school 
• Did not enjoy school
• The moment Michael decided he wanted to be a teacher
• What a classroom should look like with 1:1
• How to get more organized chaos in the classroom
• How to be inspired by people that are doing amazing things, and cultivating creativity from work that has existed before.
• F.A.I.L.U.R.E. ⎮First Attempt in Learning (Unless Reflection Exists) ⎮
• Empathy the ability to understand and share the abilities of another

⏤It needs to be a huge force in education (differentiation and collaboration needs to be rooted in empathy in order to be successful)

• Processing reflection
• What was the challenge presented?
• I will try and find somebody that’s already done it
• Mentorships (education, business, spiritual, parenting)
• The secret to a happy marriage?

"My wife is my better half, my number one fan, the number one committed to making me the best person I am, being open to the belief that the partner is going to make the other better." ⏤Michael Cohen

• Habits or routines to add and subtract
• Where is education? And where is it going?
• “Education needs to be about creating people that are unstoppable learners.”
• Morning Routines
• Impactful books

Books mentioned on the show
Bible
The Tanya (Guidebook on how you should view your life and striving for you to love everyone like you love yourself)
Dr. Tina Seelig “What I Wish I Knew When I was 20”
Gary Vaynerchuck “The Thank You Economy” & “Jab Jab Jab Right Hook”
Seth Godin “Linchpin”
Dale Carnegie “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
Napoleon Hill “Think and Grow Rich”
"The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow your passion" by Elle Luna

Podcasts mentioned in the show
Talks with Teachers with Brian Sztabnik
Startedup Podcast with Don Wettrick
Edtech Podcast with Sophie Bailey
Tim Ferriss Show with Tim Ferriss
Gary Vee Audio Experience with Gary Vaynerchuk

Places to find Glenda
http://thetechrabbi.com/
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook

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Music
Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque) 
Artist: Grapes 
Album: ccMixter
 
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