Have a Good Life: The Next Wave of Preparing Kids for the Future with Jeremy Williams Transformative Principal 266

The Next Wave of Preparing Kids for the Future with Jeremy Williams Transformative Principal 266

Sunday, February 17, 2019 by jethrojones

Jeremy Williams is the principal of Manor Hall International School in United Arab Emirates

600 students from 46 countries
Bitcoin and blockchain
Bitcoin made it speculation.
At its core, it is a ledger. A record of transactions and accounts.
Eliminate Higher ed from being the sole guarantor of credentials.
Blockchain seeks to destroy intermediaries.
Blockchain verifies information and can’t be hacked.
Blockchain authenticated vs university degree.
What it would look like in the K-12 system.
If we had the ability for authentic assessments that were performance oriented and we attached blockchain credential instead of a grade. It’s not just about getting the A.
How to know it is good enough.
You can store as much as you want on the transaction.
Tasks have to be structured in a way that are binary.
Publicly declare purpose and passion.
Tie to the credential where people could see the work.
Assess where the viability would be for you.
For the teacher who wants kids to be motivated intrinsically.
You have to have a low barrier to entry.
Upskilling people who are already working.
Blockchain is not bitcoin.
Technology is going to impact the future of jobs.
Discerning passion and purpose vs. understanding what jobs are possible with that.
Parents exposed her to a lot of things when she was younger.
It’s our opportunity to expose kids to things to see what they like.
Genius hour model.
How to be a transformative principal? Spend time with yourself and figure out what it is that you love about the work you do. Help 1 kid learn about what they love.

Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life!