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Links & Show Notes

• Dan’s intro to Power of Moments (3:01)
• UPC scanner Bush surprise (4:15)
• Power of Moments in the classroom (5:58)
• Sign up for Heath Brothers Email Newsletter
• Ed examples from Power of Moments (06:49)
• What are peak moments (07:24)
• Community College showcase (08:10)
• What’s it like to be a 7th grader (09:03)
• The call for more peak moments in the classroom (10:48)
• Research on deeper learning (11:25) - not just for fun; reinforce and motivate the learning (Learning Policy Institute, AIR, more from AIR)
• Example of Peak moment: Hillsdale High, San Mateo CA (12:21)
• Susan Bedford (English) / Greg Jouriles (History)
• Trial of Human Nature (Video of Dan telling the story)
• “Beware the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.” (16:43)
• Peak moments are rarely reasonable
• Build peaks, don’t fix potholes (20:14)
• Magic Castle hotel in LA
• (YouTube Video of this story)
• Instinct in our lives that we can improve things by fixing the problems with them (23:04)
• Cool quote about this: “The electric light did not come from the continuous improvement of candles.” - Oren Harari
• In our schools, where do we prioritize efficiency over moments?
• Elevation, Insight, Pride, and Connection
• Flamboyan Foundation example at Stanton Elementary in DC; principal Carlie John Fisherow - Family engagement
• Four questions during home visits:
• Tell me about your child’s experiences in school, and about yours.
• Tell me about your hopes and dreams for your child’s future.
• What do you want your child to be someday?
• What do I need to do to help your child learn more effectively?
• A moment that triggered a change; relationships don’t progress in steady increments; some hours are more important than others
• Curse of Knowledge (33:18)
• Made to Stick is about communication; Power of Moments is about experience
• HBR article from Heath brothers on Curse of Knowledge
• Loudon academy of Science outside of DC - Functions example (37:02)
• First chapter of both books we’ve discussed are free online at heathbrothers.com
• Takeaways (41:33)
• GREAT free resources at heathbrothers.com when you sign up for the newsletter