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Abby Covert, an information architect, discusses the significance of language and the role of information in our lives. She explains that information is unique to each individual and is the result of data and content processing in our brains. Abby emphasizes the importance of understanding mental models and how they shape our perception of information. She also highlights the role of language in organizations and the need for clarity and consistency. Abby shares insights on the power of diagrams in sense-making and decision-making. She encourages individuals and teams to zoom out to gain a broader perspective and to live and lead by their values.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and the Definition of Information
05:23 The Role of Language in Organizations
11:33 Perfectionism and the Challenges of Making Sense
25:07 Living and Leading by Our Values
30:01 The Impact of Information Architecture on Media Consumption
 
Ready to Learn More with Abby Covert?
https://abbycovert.com/
What Do You Mean? Information architecture for kids (and their adults) - assemble with the author


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTsKmsGmvw
 
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Dr. Amanda Rose Villarreal discusses the concept of safe spaces and the limitations of the term. Our conversation introduces the idea of spaces of acceptable risk, where participants are encouraged to take risks and be vulnerable. Villarreal emphasizes the importance of transparent communication and shared responsibility in creating these spaces. They also explore the role of consent in collaboration and creativity, drawing parallels to gaming theory. Villarreal talks to us about recognizing power dynamics in theater and education and advocating for consent-based practices.  Dr. Villarreal highlights the need for consent-based communication and offers a self-care cue as a communication tool.
Learn more about their work and research:
https://www.amandarosev.com/about
https://www.amandarosev.com/publications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvillarreal/
As mentioned at the top of the episode please join BBIS student advocates on May 8th:
https://sites.google.com/bbis.de/bbis-social-justice-committee/home
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Educator and leader, Angeline Aow shares the origin story of WomenEd DE and how her involvement with WomenEd has evolved over the years. She discusses the importance of shifting focus from fixing women to fixing systems and the need for inclusivity and intersectionality in professional learning communities. Angeline also explores the impact of middle age on professional learning and the value of teacher agency and choice. She emphasizes the importance of building power and community in professional learning and creating conditions for open and honest conversations.
Ready to learn more about learning with Angeline Aow?
https://www.angelineaow.com/about.html
Connect with her online:
https://twitter.com/angeaow?lang=en
Explore her book
https://www.angelineaow.com/book.html
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Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is our special guest this week. He tells about the origin story of his phenomenal show Identity Talk as well as what he's gained by hosting it.
Chapters:
00:00
The Evolution of Identity Talk
03:27
Creating a Collaborative Space
06:48
Lifting Up Unsung Heroes
10:33
Changing the Way We Approach Conversations
31:43
Podcasting for Personal and Professional Growth
Ready to learn more about our guest?
https://www.identitytalk4educators.com/about
Explore his show:
https://www.youtube.com/@kwamesarfo-mensah5785
Connect with him online:
https://www.identitytalk4educators.com/contact-8
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On today are the co-founders of ODIS. The mission of ODIS is: "Our goal at ODIS is to create a movement within all international schools (not just IB) and the expat community at large to expand the scope of international education beyond current Western values, to be intersectional and inclusive of all marginalised groups."
 
 Co-founders Clara and Xoài explain the history of their collaboration and consider how that history influences their current work.
Learn more about ODIS: https://odis.carrd.co/ https://medium.com/@xoaidavid/decolonise-ib-how-international-school-alumni-are-mobilising-to-diversify-the-expat-curriculum-cf3471816fa6
TIE article mentioned: https://www.tieonline.com/article/2762/odis-a-student-led-movement-to-decolonise-international-schools
Follow them on @decolonise_intl
https://twitter.com/decolonise_intl
 

Tricia shares a bonus episode where she was invited to speak with the new show out this year:
The Benjamin Franklin International School Podcast (BFIS podcast)
This is a small school podcast with a difference. We aim to showcase our school’s future-oriented vision for learning.
Our goal: acting as agents of change in an educational world that must adapt to be ready for a fast-moving now and a fast-moving future. We’ll showcase our pillars of learning, profile leadership and excellent practices at all levels within the school, and claim our place in the wider world of educational innovation, excellence, and student-centered learning.
Follow them to catch incredible upcoming guests:
open.spotify.com/show/1FTDWtJCttU…953c3558f4a244c4